Patti Stuart

• Leveraged data analysis techniques to optimize portfolio management and reduce invoice cycle time by 20% and improve cash-flow predictability for 30+ active federal programs within 3 months of reassignment. • Maintained 100% compliance for a portfolio including CIOSP3, DISA, DOE, DOL, FAA, IRS, and USCG; produced audit-ready invoices and supporting documentation for DCAA reviews. • Authored and standardized Desktop Procedures (DTPs) and trained a team of 6 billers on prior contracts under my purview, reducing onboarding time, ensuring compliance with contractual invoicing requirements, and improving reporting accuracy by 30%. • Led the development of a centralized financial repository that captured financial processes and procedures shared during an enterprise Knowledge Sharing Forum, fostering collaboration across 200+ billing and program finance professionals, which resulted in a 25% improvement in project efficiency within 6 months.

• Spearheaded the transition of 15+ legacy Northrop Grumman contracts into Deltek Costpoint system with zero customer billing disruptions, analyzed and addressed 100+ technical issues, which preserved $20M monthly cash flow, and reduced invoice exceptions by 35%. • Conducted funding reviews, variance analysis, executive-ready dashboards, and quarterly EAC/ETC analysis, leveraging basic accounting knowledge to help maintain DSO targets and reduce funding risk by 25%. • Resolved complex billing discrepancies by partnering with Program Managers, Accounts Receivable, and customer finance teams, enhancing analysis and reporting processes that resulted in reducing aged receivables by 15% within 3 months.

• Executed incurred cost audits and contract closeout procedures on over 50 legacy HPES US Public Sector contracts, effectively engaging with internal and external stakeholders to ensure approvals and zero audit discrepancies. • Performed booked-to-billing analyses, contract briefs, and IFF reporting for portfolios exceeding $250M, leveraging Power BI, WBS structuring, and database management to streamline processes and improve billing accuracy by 10% within 6 months.

DXC Technology was created when HPES and CSC merged. • Managed end-to-end financial lifecycle support for the USAF STRATCOM ITCC II program valued at over $90M annual fiscal activity, ensuring SOX compliance, engineered fund-tracking automation tools using Microsoft Excel and Oracle reports, which enhanced invoice and CDRL reporting accuracy, resulting in reduced manual errors by 35% and improved forecasting precision by 20%. In 6 months. • Fostered collaborative relationships across departments, leading to a 20% increase in project delivery timelines within 4 months by addressing challenges promptly and meeting all deadlines.

• Developed and implemented a comprehensive dashboard for monitoring the full financial lifecycle of the US Air Force portfolio totaling $150M annual revenue using ERP and BOE reporting tools, resulting in a 10% increase in profitability within 6 months by enhancing visibility into key metrics. • Validated Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) integrity and compliance with FAR/DFARS, SOX, and DCAA, and produced audit-ready documentation to reduce audit findings to 99.8%, also enhanced forecasting accuracy by 15% through expense monitoring, subcontractor cost controls, and closely tracking funding allocations.

• Governed cradle-to-grave financial operations and reporting for the US Army’s UITSSS contract, valued at $60M+ annually, integrated cost modeling and variance analysis, which ensured timely and accurate reporting, and attained zero audit findings. • Implemented accrual management, enhanced financial reporting, and integrated SOX validation practices, resulting in a 15% improvement in accounts receivable turnover within 4 months.

• Managed the IRS’s Integrated Financial Systems contract, utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and financial reporting, improving variance reporting accuracy by 20% within 3 months by resolving compliance issues and enhancing analytical processes. • Achieved a 95% on-time compliance rate for timesheet submissions within 3 months by recommending monthly drawings for those individuals who submitted their timesheets by the deadline and followed policies for correcting prior timecards. • Managed a small administrative team, fostering collaboration and productivity within the department.

• Requested by the US Department of the Treasury’s PMO Director to permanently relocate and replace two open FTE roles in the Financial Office and streamline yearly associated IT and staffing budgets exceeding $180M, identifying a cost savings of 10% that was later passed down to TCS customers. • Coordinated contract documentation and improved compliance tracking to ensure financial transparency by developing multi-program, Excel-based reporting for federal program leadership and customers, which led to substantial time savings, from one month down to 10 days, from budget approval to funded CLINs available for customer-directed work.

• Provided comprehensive executive administrative support to the CEO, VP of Sales & Marketing. • Coordinated proposals for the new business development team, enhancing workflow efficiency. • Developed engaging presentation decks for new employees and management review sessions, fostering effective communication.

• Provided onsite contractual support, ensuring compliance with project requirements. • Developed and maintained a comprehensive database to track field-installed products. • Reviewed travel expense reports and monitored timesheets for accuracy. • Transitioned focus towards proposal creation and coordination to enhance project bidding processes.

Graduated Summa Cum Laude highest honors

Graduated Summa Cum Laude highest honors