Amanda Ragos

Experience

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  United Bank

  May 2008 - Aug 2016

  Manager/Financial Analyst

  • Selected as 1 of 4, out of a competitive pool of 500 candidates to attend Connecticut School of Finance and Management.• Utilized economic trends from the past 5 years as well as forecasting future trends to determine cost effective solutions; such as interest expense, fee income, labor costs, overhead general and administrative expenses, equipment, and other expenses to make recommendations to both clients and the company.• Gather, evaluate and analyze data and information relevant to client financials; such as financial statements, profit and loss reports, and balance sheets in order to provide best recommendations and solutions to meet their financial needs.• Interpret data that may be affecting investment programs, such as price, yield, stability, future trends in investment risks and economic influences.• Uses cost estimating relationships to compare data across financial institutions and analyze the data to determine best solution for client’s situation.• Analyze client’s financial information to produce forecasts of business, industry, and economic conditions in order to assist them with informed investment decisions.• Work collaboratively with the Branch Review team to ensure compliance with set standards and provide input on written policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and efficiency.• Performs monthly, quarterly, and annual audits to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulations.• While employed with United Bank, completed my B.S. in Business Administration that included courses such as, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Principles of Management, Principles of Finance, Principles of International Business, Quantitative Analysis, Business Policy, Organizational Behavior, Organizational Theory and Development, Managerial Communications, Training and Development, Business Law, and Small Business Management. Show less

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  Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)

  Aug 2016 - now

  • Supports the ACO in the management of assigned contracts; including several CAS covered contracts and ACAT I and II programs, performs FAR 42.302, DFARS 242.302 and DFARS PGI 242.302 functions, up to the point of ACO signature.• Reviews Disclosure Statement and provides recommendations towards adequacy and compliance of the Contractor’s cost accounting practices in accordance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and FAR Part 31 requirements. • Contract Audit Follow Up (CAFU); responsible for the review of DCAA Form 1s; Incurred Cost Audits related to questioned costs and CAS Non-Compliances. Performed risk assessment to formulate most effective audit follow up strategy; organized and participated in meetings to collaborate with DCAA, various functional specialists and the Contractor for fact-finding initiatives.• Document objective position on PNOMs, participated in the Board of Review process and conducted negotiations along with designated Government signing authority. In addition, completed write up for PNM.• Utilizes DCAA audits and contractors incurred cost reports to perform final voucher audits, analyzing Cumulative Allowable Cost Worksheet (CACWS) and costs incurred to verify rates used match final negotiated rates.• Coordinates with DCMA functional specialists to identify weaknesses and assist in performing Business System Risk Assessments on contractor business systems and provide recommendations for improvement. Provide information on CARs or Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) that had taken place over the year and its relative risk impact on the business systems for the BSRA. Track Contractor Business System status in CBAR.• Works with Program Managers, Industrial Specialists, Quality Assurance, DFAS, DCAA, and the Contractors to ensure compliance with all regulations and verify required documentation is received and is current, accurate, and complete. Show less

  • Contract Price/Cost Analyst

    Oct 2019 - now

  • Contract Administrator

    Aug 2016 - now