JESSICA KATIE CHE
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SUMMARY
Experienced analyst proficient in optimizing pricing models and strategies, and program-level statistics and analytics in support
of federal clients. Passionate MBA and certified B-Leader committed to integrating sustainability principles and financial
reporting into strategy for long-term business success. Excels at collaborating cross-functionally to identify business
requirements and leverage data insights for enhanced productivity and cost reduction. Seeking opportunities to drive
sustainable growth through strategic planning, implementation, and review.
EXPERIENCE
ANAVATION, LLC
IT consulting company providing cyber solutions to U.S. Federal Agencies.
April 2022 - September 2023
Chantilly, VA, United States
Pricing Analyst – reporting to Contracts Director
● Researched and analyzed labor and other direct costs (ODCs) through labor rates analyses and what-if pricing
scenarios for over $20+ multi-million Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) and Fixed Price contracts while collaborating closely
with Business Development, Finance, and upper-level management including C-Suite and partners on pricing strategy
for competitive bids.
● Secured award of a $75 million contract, reclassifying the company as a large business through a price favorable
competitive bid.
● Developed customized pricing models for various contract types and subcontractor teaming agreements, resulting
in greater efficiencies by 75%.
● Reviewed and authored 45+ pricing proposals composed of cost volume narratives and sealed packages to comply
with government Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements in Excel and Microsoft Word.
● Assembled rate analysis comparison to benchmark against current labor rates and salaries to obtain competitive
salaries to attract and retain talent.
RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES
Leading multinational American aerospace and defense intelligence conglomerate.
January 2021 - April 2022
Riverdale, MD, United States
Program Cost Schedule and Controls Analyst – reporting to Program Controls Manager
● Investigated and evaluated the budget of a $50+ million NASA program through Earned Value Management (EVM)
planning, invoicing, and cost tracking of 150+ employees while pricing competitive bids and contractual modifications
as requested by customer.
● Generated financial deliverables that contributed to earning program’s highest award score of 99.6 in the final
performance period.
● Executed and led quick pricing analyses, models, and presentations for 12+ multi-million-dollar Cost-Plus-Award-Fee
(CPAF) and Time and Materials (T&M) proposal packages to Program Manager, task leads, and customer.
● Forecasted optimistic, realistic, and pessimistic award fee scenarios for CPAF contracts.
● Reconciled and implemented operational efficiencies for customer invoicing and billing.
● Conducted interviews to support internal mentorship program.
Financial Analyst Intern – reporting to Program Controls Manager
June 2020 - January 2021
● Conducted monthly budget audits through monthly updates of 50+ charts in Excel and PowerPoint through data pulls
from the MPM database.
● Maintained baseline changes in Excel forms and PMX Tools for program management workflow.
● Analyzed 45+ program charge codes charges against control accounts for accurate reporting using SAP.
EDUCATION
International MBA - Specialization in Sustainability & Business Impact
September 2023 - July 2024
EADA Business School
Barcelona, Spain
Relevant Modules:
● Final Project
○ Constructed a business plan to open an electric vehicle (EV) repair shop in India using in-depth research and
analysis of operations, finance, marketing, human resources, sustainability, and strategy.
● Leading the Sustainable Transformation
● Sustainability & Competitive Advantage
● B Impact Assessment
○ Investigated BusUp to certify the company as a B Corp using the B Impact Assessment.
● Dual Sustainable Finance
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Financial Analysis for Managers
Market & Business Research
Financial Decision Making
Management Control
Corporate Innovation Challenge
○ Developed and pitched an innovative, new sustainable packaging to Quadpack’s C-Suite.
Bachelor of Science in Financial Economics
August 2017 - December 2020
University of Maryland: Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD, United States
Study Abroad - Lisbon, Portugal
September 2019 - June 2020
Instituto Superior das Ciências do Trabalho e da Empresa - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL)
Lisbon, Portugal
Universidade NOVA de Lisboa - Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas (NOVA FCSH)
LANGUAGES
English (Native); Cantonese (Native); French (Intermediate); Portuguese (Intermediate); Spanish (Intermediate); Italian (Basic)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Certifications: B-Leader, Earned Value Management (EVM)
Technologies: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and Canva
Awards: Double major in Financial Economics (B.S.) and Global Studies (B.A.); Minor in French; Graduated Cum Laude;
Employee Accountability Award (3 times); Service Excellence Award; Achievement Award for Innovation; EADA - Student
Ambassador; API Abroad - Student Ambassador
