Peter J.

Palladino
1/402nd AFBS, CECOM FRA 1, JBB Iraq APO AE 09391
(202) 379-2975 * pp1082600@westpost.net
Professional Profile
Bottom-line focused Financial Manager and Budget Analyst with a proven record of
success in developing and implementing a complete reporting analysis system tha
t accurately monitors budgets and expenses, creates projections for sales and ot
her variables, and provides trend analysis. Skilled in collaborating with the I
T team on internal reporting database mappings to ensure accuracy of report deve
lopment. An exceptional communicator and negotiator experienced in interfacing w
ith multiple business units to ensure attainment of financial goals. Valued by e
mployers for ability to identify and implement key improvements to efficiency, p
roductivity and service delivery. Current Top Secret Security Clearance.
Key Skills & Abilities
Budget Administration Contract Administration Audits, Quality Control
Funds Allocation Forecasting/Variance Analysis Staff Recruitment/Retention
Cost/Expense Monitoring Financial Reporting Staff Training/Mentoring
P&L /EVM Calculations Metrics/Data Analysis A/P, A/R, Payroll
Professional Experience
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION, Armed Forces Overseas, 2007 - Present
Budget Analyst-Senior Lead, Balad, Iraq (2009 - Present)
Charged with financial analysis and reporting, including budgeting, trend analys
is, forecasting, correcting, and financial modeling. Ensure compliance with repo
rting requirements for TO 14 in accordance with contract guidelines and applicab
le Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)
regulations. Collect and analyze budget, midyear forecast and related financial
data. Advise management on remediation methods for any problems or inconsistenc
ies.
* Contributed to the development of financial controls, procedures, systems, and
forecasting techniques to evaluate contract/program status and ensure complianc
e with government and customer requirements.
* Successfully maintained accounting and budget integrity through diligent ident
ification of errors and inconsistencies.
Senior Program Analyst, Stuttgart, Germany (2007 - 2009)
Prioritized available funding and provided financial guidance to Program Manager
. Ensured budgetary compliance by directing all financial aspects of federal gov
ernment contract for IT systems and services. Calculated projected expenses for
labor, travel and other ODC's and monitored actual spending against plan; tracke
d all contract costs; reviewed and approved billable travel expenses and compile
d monthly reports of contract expenses; and allocated funds to contract line ite
ms.
* Established program plan requirements, conducted studies to determine optimum
plans, and audited financial and operational data.
* Provided a primary point of contact to resolve financial issues for client con
tacts, external auditors, management staff, and Contracting Officer Representati
ve.
* Participated in yearly and multi-year buget processes to include development a
nd revisions.
DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL, Armed Forces Overseas, 2005 - 2007
Financial Analyst, Mannheim, Germany
Reviewed, analyzed and audited financial data, including coding financial transa
ctions and ensuring compliance with internal policies, federal regulations, and
contract requirements focusing on ATPs, rate changes and allowable/non-allowable
costs. Projected personnel xpenses, processed petty cash for 17 separate sites,
and investigated/resolved financial discrepancies.
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* Processed payroll and various personnel actions for 150 personnel.
* Screened new applicants; collected, sorted and reviewed resumes; scheduled int
erviews; and conducted new-hire orientations.
TM STUTTGART GMBH, Armed Forces Overseas, 2002 - 2005
Quality Control Manager, Stuttgart, Germany
Formulated, executed and managed budget for Government Base Maintenance Contract
. Orchestrated, scheduled and oversaw all contract activities, including liaison
with clients, Contracting Officer's Representative, DPW, general officers, and
Housing Office personnel. Planned, scheduled, supervised, and monitored office s
taff and daily activities. Reviewed and approved all departmental timesheets.
* Ensured that Program was in compliance with the funding limitations set forth
by the government.
* Provided tracking of all expenses and ensured that expenses were within the sc
ope of work and within the contract funding limitations.
* Performed quality control checks, resolved any emergent problems, and coded, b
illed and administered service orders.
* Participated in multiplr budgetary functions such as preparation and revisions
.
510TH POSTAL DIVISION, Armed Forces Overseas, 1999 - 2000
Lead Finance Clerk, Stuttgart, Germany
Sold postage stamps, postal cards and stamped envelopes; issued money orders; pr
ocessed registered and insured mail; computed mailing cost for letters and parce
ls. Examined and sorted mail, recorded daily transactions, distributed public an
nouncements and posted circulars, and explained postal regulations and procedure
s to customers and other interested parties.
* Recorded and managed all receipts and expenses for various activity accounts a
nd reported compiled results to appropriate military personnel.
* Provided a monthly balance sheet to account for all funds and provided resolut
ion or an explanation for any discrepancies.
* Ensured compliance with US Postal standards through the supervision, training,
monitoring, and mentoring of both military and civilian employees.
* Excelled within fast-paced, customer-driven environment while providing multip
le sales and customer-related services.
MWR COMMUNITY RECREATION DIVISION, Armed Forces Overseas, 1998 - 1999
Fitness Studio/Pool Manager, Baumholder, Germany
Oversaw operation of fitness and pool facility, including supervision of 10 empl
oyees and up to 8 contractors. Established performance objectives, created work
schedules, developed budget and manpower requirements, and made adjustments to p
rogram to meet customer needs.
* Performed quality checks on contractor work and extended or terminated contrac
ts.
* Designed promotional materials and authored base newspaper articles to promote
the facility.
CREDIT PERFORMANCE SERVICES/FIRST DATA CORPORATION, 1994 - 1998
Project Manager, Atlanta, GA
Managed a Collection Call Center and 130+ customer service and collection call r
epresentatives. Participated in all hiring interviews and candidate selection. C
onducted routine performance evaluations. Reconciled accounts, prepared invoices
, monitored credit lines/payment history, maintained credit/collection files, an
d documented account transactions. Responded to customer inquiries, particularly
escalated calls.
* Initiated and applied cost-effective improvements that increased staff product
ivity.
Education
BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE, Buffalo, NY
Bachelor of Science in Business and Marketing Education