EXECUTIVE PROFILE

John has more than 18 years of experience with expertise in Proposal Cost Management and Enterprise Architecture. Has strong knowledge in the following:

• Program and Project Scheduling
• Configuration Management
• Systems Development
• Systems Integration and Administration
• Business Architecture and Functionality
• Accounting, Auditing, and Quality Control
• Business Management and Economic Analysis
• Human Resource Development
• Career Management

Designed and implemented secure electronic mail systems and email enabled applications for the White House and the Executive Office of the President of the United States for seven years. Responsible for maintaining mail and application servers, Intranet and Internet gateways and firewalls.

Earned two Masters degrees. Earned BS degree in Business with a double major inAccounting and Economics.

Professional experience in FBI, DOD, FAA, Capitol Hill, & White House. Worked as a professional Accountant, Auditor, Economist, Business & Industry Analyst, Business Strategic Planning specialist, small business owner, and consultant.

PROPOSAL COST MANAGER - Most Recently , John has led and supported the completion of Cost Estimates for Proposals and Rough Order of Magnitude Go / No decisions. Led and / or supported completion of Cost Volumes. Develop and maintain effective working relationship within Pricing Team, Business Management, Proposal Team, Program Team and Publications personnel.

PROPOSAL COST MANAGER

Proposal Cost Management Experiences

·     Gather cost inputs and processes data through Microsoft Project, Excel, and / or Pricing software

·     Create required Cost Reports and analyze cost elements

·     Lead BOE - Basis of Estimate process and review work of others

·     Identify data inconsistencies within Cost Volume estimates and ensure corrective action taken

·     Work on Proposals and ROMs managed at multiple geographic locations

·     Supervisory experience and mentoring others

·     Experience with Microsoft Project, Excel, Visio, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Freemind, Adobe Reader software

 Proposal Cost Management Capabilities

 ·     Extract relevant details from customer RFP - Request for Proposal pertaining to Requirements, Work Breakdown Structure, Contract Line Items, and Cost Volume development

·     Prepare Cost Kickoff materials and templates to facilitate Estimating Process

·     Lead or assist in timely completion of Cost Volumes for Proposals and ROMs

·     Provide counsel to Estimators for Basis of Estimate documents, Consolidated Bill of Materials, Travel Estimates etc.

·     Review and critique form and content of Estimates

·     Understand, build and use WBS - Work Breakdown Structure(s) to ensure data are correctly and consistently entered into Pricing software

·     Collect data, input estimates, and produce Cost Reports. Maintain orderly records to ensure a comprehensive audit trail of Proposal and ROM data.

·     Extract historical data for comparable programs and provide to Estimators

·     Perform analysis of costs through multiple iterations

·     Provide cost and price data to enable management reviews

·     Perform quality control function for consolidated Cost Volume documents. Analyze data, make specific recommendations for correcting any deficiencies and ensure appropriate corrections are made

·     Assemble notebooks of supporting proposal documentation in preparation for Customer queries and DCAA Audits

·     Assist in checking and analyzing cost and pricing data to ensure accuracy of Proposals and ROMs

·     Proactively identify problems and take initiative to ensure quick resolution

·     Possess demonstrated interpersonal skills, ability to accomplish assigned duties with a minimum of supervision, and ability to function effectively as part of a diverse team

·     Provide cost-related support during customer fact-finding and negotiations, and during proposal audits

·     Train Estimators in proper Basis of Estimate and Bill of Material development

·     Consistently demonstrate commitment to quality service and customer satisfaction. Take responsibility for self-checking accuracy of Work overtime with minimal advanced notice, if business conditions dictate

·     Work confidently and accurately under tight time constraints. Operate with a sense of urgency.

·     Interface effectively with all levels of a Proposal Team or Program Management Team