1. JAMES P. GAUDET
8002 Bracken Ln, Melbourne, FL 32940
516 574-9147 (Cell) / 321 421-7172 (Home); jamespaulgaudet@gmail.com
SUMMARY
A highly accomplished business management professional with extensive experience in estimating,
cash management, termination liability, and expenditure profiles and proposal work within E-2 and C-
2 program portfolio, valued at over $5B; as well as EA-18G, EA-6B, and Littoral Combat Ships
programs valued at approximately $3B. Skilled in SAP for data lookup and download management.
Able to perform a variety of estimating techniques for both labor and material estimates and
proposals. Knowledge of Earned Value Management as it applies to risk and opportunity reporting.
Budgeting experience as used in budget reconciling. Proficient in the preparation of charts and
graphs for presentations. Researches and analyzes historical data, develops cost models, compiles
cost, schedule, and technical elements, Coordinates the collection and accumulation of cost,
scheduling, and performance elements from functional departments. Experienced with base lining
programs using supplier supported profiles as well as development of parametric projections for both
EAC and proposal efforts. Possesses the ability to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints and
work in a team oriented environment. Experience with CAS/FAR and received training for DFARS as
it applies to material proposals Exceptional understanding of Microsoft Excel – used in estimating
and proposals. Uses educational background for team building and leadership roles.
Active DOD Secret Security Clearance.
WORK EXPERIENCE
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
Proposal Analyst 2 2004 – Present
Estimates at Complete (EAC) and Cash Management
In 2016, took Ownership of complex Japan E-2D EAC and cash with total material value of
approximately $90M providing monthly inputs to customer
Performs EAC on Post IOC program totaling approximately $18.4M
Develops methods to project EACs, cash and termination liability on the E-2D Aerial Refueling
program for better efficiencies in reporting financial data – total material value of approximately
$35M
Accurately projects both cash and total material cost by developing estimates and profiles for
program to use to “balance the checkbook” for some twelve product support and C2 OWP jobs
totaling approximately $147M on a monthly basis
Delivers 2016 Annual Operating Plan (AOP) inputs for product support and C2 OWP as well as
international efforts totaling cash projections upwards of ~$80M through calendar year 2019
Performed quarterly EACs for E-2D production Lot with limited time constraints worth $492M
Executes EACs for EA-18G & EA-6B Aircraft ranging in values between $80M to $160M
Prepares and presents quarterly EAC reviews for Electronic Warfare (EW) IPT which utilized
opportunity and risk analysis as well as earn value management to support program execution
Develops cash baselines and submitted earned value analysis on a monthly basis for EW IPT
Material Proposals
Performs and presents various EA-18G and Littoral Combat Ship material proposals by tracking
quotes and develops Bills of Material ranging in value of approximately $10M to $25M
Develops accurate parametric to forecast program cost of EA-18G General Procurement BOM
worth approximately $6.6M
Executes various product support and spares proposals vital to support development of new
Advanced Development E-2D aircraft
2. Budgeting Experience
Prepares and maintains logs for Requests for Baseline Budget Adjustments in reconciling budgets
and procurements
Approves and maintains logs for material requisitions in line with program dollars
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WORK EXPERIENCE (Continued)
Proposal Analyst 2 2004 – Present
Material Reconciling
Monitors & Tracks Requirements within SAP business software and business solutions &
databases
Analyzes and Prepares complicated reconciliation submittals for corrections to material quantities
and cost
Submits material master changes as a result of need to align cost to program need
Labor EACs & Proposals
Tracks Global Supply Chain (GCS) Labor for Advanced Hawkeye (AHE) E-2D aircraft for EACs
submitted to program
Develops new methods to track labor and works closely with subcontracts managers to accurately
allot budgeted labor hours
Compiles and submits AHE Labor proposals utilizing historical data to estimate Labor for GSC
personnel
Team Building and Leadership Skills
Holds regular collaboration meetings between Cost and Schedule Management (CSM) and Global
Supply Chain Business Management (GSCBM) teams in order to bolster relationships and share
ideas between departments for the benefits both in coming together and working as a team
Trains Junior level Proposal Analysts in EAC and cash management in order to benefit the
GSCBM team by assisting in the addition of much need help with estimating and cash execution
CSM’s right-hand man for Product Support Material as per main CSM customer – support contact
for questions related to all facets of Material including EAC, trial balance, and cash inquiries on a
regular basis
COLD SPRING HARBOR LABORATORY Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Laboratory Technician 2001 – 2004
Supported and assisted several scientists in cutting edge cancer research
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
Financial Analyst 1 1998 – 2001
Performed budgeting and approval functions for E-2C Hawkeye 2000 aircraft
Compiled bid abstracts for GP buyer
Maintained logs and requisition records
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
Summer Intern 1997 & 1998
Assisted quote control and subcontract personnel
Reviewed and organized quotes for E-2C CEC antenna proposal
EDUCATION
Dowling College Oakdale, LI, NY – Master of Science Degree, Adolescence Education, 2007
State University of New York (SUNY), Plattsburgh, NY – Bachelor of Science, Biology, 1998
SKILLS
MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Material and Labor estimating techniques, SAP, Earned Value Management, Budgeting and
reconciling, Material and Labor Proposal techniques, Presentations