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Laura Foitek

Colorado Springs

Summary

17 years of professional experience working various positions on multiple Department of Defense (DOD) programs and business development efforts. Experiences include developing cost results for DoD studies/products: Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Cost Capability Analysis (CCA), Business Case Analysis (BCA) and Program Objective Memorandum (POM), conducting project cost and schedule control audits, risk identification and analysis, developing and leading efforts to reach DCMA System validation, analyzing monthly Finance and Accounting reports and participating in proposal efforts to include leading cost estimating activities and presenting results. Currently working the USSF SSC/SZYO Cyber Operations acquisition and cost analysis efforts; holds a Top Secret(TS)/SCI clearance.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cost Analyst

Quantech Services Inc.
08.2021 - Current
  • Currently working as the lead cost analyst on the SSC/SZYO Cyber Operations program
  • Lead POM efforts for a vastly growing priority cyber program that has gained PEO level support; funding profile has grown from $2M to $76M while supporting the program
  • Currently implementing cost methodologies to support a DevSecOps environment and participating in Cost Working Group Integrated Product teams (CWIPT) that include participation from the following agencies: Air Force Cost and Resource Center (AFCARC), Air Force Cost Analysis Agency (AFCAA), SSC/FMC
  • Participating in efforts to support program entrance into the Software Acquisition Pathway; Program office Estimate will be developed into a Single Best Estimate (SBE)

Program Control Analyst

Quantech Services Inc.
11.2019 - 08.2021
  • Worked closely with Government personnel to monitor the cost and schedule performance for the SSC/SLD 45 programs
  • Implemented products/tools to support the monthly analysis of the contractor’s CDRL
  • Provided training to the Government Program Managers to ensure successful monitoring of the contractor cost and schedule performance
  • Delivered monthly reports to the Government that provided in depth analysis and feedback on the contractor’s CDRL submission and delivered independent forward-looking metrics

Cost Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton
12.2016 - 11.2019
  • Company Overview: Associate for a Consulting Firm working for Air Force Space Command at Peterson Air Force Base supporting A5F
  • Provided cost results for a multibillion dollar effort and worked closely with Government personnel to gather data and presents results at the GO level
  • Also worked on the USCYBERCOM Capabilities Based Assessment (CBA) providing cost analysis support
  • Other projects include the Air Force Global Strike Command Cost Capability Analysis (CCA) for the Airborne Launch Control System Replacement (ALCS-R) Program
  • This was a complex CCA requiring preparation of 21 Life Cost Cycle Estimates (LCCE)
  • This study required intense sessions with Government personnel to identify potential program solutions and gather technical specifications for inputs into a cost estimating model
  • Associate for a Consulting Firm working for Air Force Space Command at Peterson Air Force Base supporting A5F

Finance Lead

KBR Wyle (formerly known as Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc.)
11.2015 - 12.2016
  • Managed the financial analysis efforts and ensured program cost and schedule control
  • Responsible for the submission of the monthly Contract Performance Report CDRL
  • Led quarterly estimate at completion reviews, monitored unbilled status for several different contract types, and tracked, analyzed, forecasted and internally and externally presented all program financials

Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Compliance Manager

KBR Wyle (formerly known as Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc.)
05.2011 - 12.2016
  • EVMS Compliance Manager and led monthly internal audits and participated in quarterly and yearly Defense Contracting Management Agency (DCMA) and DCAA audits
  • Strong understanding of EIA 748 guidelines and DFAR clauses that govern Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and led efforts for approval and closure of Level I and II DCMA Corrective Action Requests (CARs)
  • Developed program wide Earned Value Management Certification Program and Exam and conducted EVM training and continuous coaching/mentoring to project management team and program control team

Pricing/Proposal Analyst

KBR Wyle (formerly known as Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc.)
09.2010 - 05.2011
  • Key player in delivering quality proposals while working against an aggressive timeline
  • Ensured products met DFAR, DCAA and DCMA standards on several different contract types
  • Led pricing efforts and managed the proposal schedule and phase gates

Earned Value Management Analyst

ITT Systems
02.2009 - 09.2010
  • Key player in the Earned Value Corporate oversight functions
  • Responsible for EVMS Compliance for multi-billion dollar programs
  • Worked side-by-side with DCMA
  • Conducted monthly surveillance audits on program performance reports to ensure accurate estimates at completion, cost/schedule variance root causes, and other compliance artifacts
  • Delivered monthly report to Program Control Managers and Program Directors, performed schedule and risk analysis, and configured MPM for program implementation

Management/Earned Value Analyst

ITT Systems
11.2007 - 02.2009
  • Conducted research and analysis for a $5billion opportunity portfolio
  • Partnered with Business Development leadership team on special projects and analyzed and recommended methods to streamline the BD process and information flow
  • Strong ability to lead facilitation efforts, decision-making, interpersonal communication, organization, and system knowledge, design, and development within the Business Development process
  • Provided earned value implementation and surveillance plans for business development proposals that requiring an Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
  • Implemented EVMS processes and systems on 3 major programs
  • Implementation included configuring the Earned Value engine to the program specifics, inputting program direct/indirect rates, creating monthly formats to ensure contract compliance and train control account managers (CAMS) how to plan, status, report and comply with the NDIA/ANSI 748 Guidelines

Education

BS - Mathematical Sciences Emphasis in Statistical Analysis

University of Northern Colorado
01.2004

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Business analysis
  • Pricing strategy
  • Cost estimation
  • Cost control
  • Forecasting
  • Variance analysis
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Project scheduling
  • Task prioritization
  • Customer relationship management
  • Budget planning
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Change management
  • Technical writing

Certification

Value Based Lean Six Sigma (VBLSS) Green Belt Certification, 2009

Securityclearance

TS/SCI

Timeline

Cost Analyst

Quantech Services Inc.
08.2021 - Current

Program Control Analyst

Quantech Services Inc.
11.2019 - 08.2021

Cost Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton
12.2016 - 11.2019

Finance Lead

KBR Wyle (formerly known as Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc.)
11.2015 - 12.2016

Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Compliance Manager

KBR Wyle (formerly known as Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc.)
05.2011 - 12.2016

Pricing/Proposal Analyst

KBR Wyle (formerly known as Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc.)
09.2010 - 05.2011

Earned Value Management Analyst

ITT Systems
02.2009 - 09.2010

Management/Earned Value Analyst

ITT Systems
11.2007 - 02.2009

BS - Mathematical Sciences Emphasis in Statistical Analysis

University of Northern Colorado

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