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Andrew Clayton is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in financial planning, analysis, and risk management. He has worked in various roles, including Principal Financial Analyst, Pricing Analyst, and Program Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, and has also led teams in commercial insurance industries. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Stevenson University and has obtained relevant certifications, including a Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist and State of Maryland Insurance License.

Credentials

  • Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist
    National Underwriter Company
    Dec, 2017
    - May, 2026
  • State of Maryland Insurance License
    Maryland Insurance Administration
    Aug, 2015
    - May, 2026
  • Secret Security Clearance
    United States Department of Defense

Experience

    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Principal Pricing Analyst
      • May 2023 - Present

      Independent and objective quantitative evaluation of proposed costs (ICE), designed to assess the reasonableness of the Basis of Estimates (BOEs) versus the cost risks associated with revised scope of work, program execution, and the resultant financial impacts. Focuses on Terms & Conditions (T’s & C’s), Estimating Variability (Labor hours, DL Rates, O/H Rates, Supplier Costs) and Financial (S-Curve/ROS Sensitivity, Cash Performance)Provide an independent assessment of the scopeEnsure the credibility of BOEs and compliance with the Estimating SystemEnsure that Ts&Cs properly bound company exposureProvides a list of items that need to be addressed as a result of the ICE review in order to facilitate a successful and efficient Sector and Corporate Review

    • Principal Financial Analyst
      • Jan 2022 - May 2023

      Assisting the Division FP&A lead in all aspects of financial planning, analysis, reporting and forecasting.Preparing monthly forecasts and Operation Review packages and analysis for senior management. Collaborating with Sector leadership team on financial planning and analysis.Supporting the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) process for the division including multi-year awards, sales, profit, operating cash, investment and balance sheet forecasts and analysis.Interfacing and coordinating with the six international Operating Unit Business Management teams regarding all financial planning, forecasting, and reporting functions.Collaborating with the Business Unit and across Division financial reporting teams to ensure alignment and continuous improvement of the financial planning, reporting, and close process.Coordinating with Sector Business Management on monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reporting.Performing miscellaneous financial support and project work, as required.

    • Principal Pricing Analyst
      • May 2021 - Dec 2021

      Develops, evaluates and implements pricing strategies and models based upon current business and competitive market dynamics. Conducts research and performs competitive pricing analysis. Monitors ongoing competitive environment to ensure practices do not adversely impact company reputation or customer satisfaction. Partners with Sales/Marketing, Business Development and Finance to correctly position product portfolio and establish pricing programs aligned with product/sales strategy and revenue recognition requirements. Projects impact of pricing changes, individual promotions and rebate programs on revenue. Creates/administers pricing databases and coordinates implementation of pricing proposals across the organization.Executing the proposal preparation phases of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP); contributing successfully to shaping a customer request for proposal (RFP) during the early phases of the capture strategy; managing a proposal effort per the approach and given support described in a proposal plan.Participating in, developing, leading or conducting an operating unit, business unit, division, or Sector bid review and approval meeting; ensuring the bid package is fully complete/compliant per company and proposal requirements/guidelines.

    • Pricing Analyst
      • Dec 2019 - May 2021

    • Program Control Analyst
      • Aug 2018 - Dec 2019

      Implement and support programs with Earned Value Management (EVM). Establish and control Program Performance Measurement Baseline, and provide support with the tools necessary to implement EVM and cost management (e.g. micro-frame project manager (MPM), Cobra, Winsight, systems applications and products (SAP), business warehouse (BW), MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)Provide EVM subject matter assistance. Determine when EVM is required; understand the contract budget elements (e.g. contract budget base (CBB), performance measurement baseline (PMB), management reserve (MR), control account (CA), etc.), development of a work breakdown structure (WBS) and the WBS dictionary, the responsibility assignment matrix (RAM), elements of cost, EVM method (discrete/measurable), selection of appropriate EVM methods, quantifiable backup data (QBD), EVM metrics and thresholds, and all internal and external reporting requirementsUnderstand and analyze cost/schedule metrics and trends and make recommendations to management

    • United States
    • Insurance
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Producer
      • Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

      Focus on new business development in a wide range of industries, from aviation to small retail operations. Study commercial business beyond the insurance create efficient, cost effective insurance programs that exceed the expectations of the businesses and individuals that I work with.Specialties: Commercial property and casualty insurance, including excess & surplus lines markets. Specialty insurance programs. Personal insurance.

    • Associate Director, Risk Management
      • Jun 2016 - Apr 2018

      Lead teams to consistently build and review coverage portfolios of over 200 mid-market to large market existing and competitive accounts.Create and present coverage portfolio proposals to provide a better understanding of coverages for both existing and competitive accounts.Prepare and present to clients, detailed onboarding materials to ensure a smooth transition to our agency services, adding immediate value for all levels of both claim prevention and claim mitigation.Consult on loss control techniques and strategies, ensuring a safe working environment for our client.Develop monthly and quarterly loss analysis reports highlighting strengths and weaknesses in the client’s portfolio, providing an overview with objectives for increased performance.

    • Associate
      • Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

      Coordinate with team-members and senior staff to effectively manage daily needs of mid-market to large commercial insurance accounts.Facilitated a stream-lined process to issue Certificates of Insurance in a fast and effective way to maximize client satisfaction.Developed monthly and quarterly loss analysis reports highlighting strengths and weaknesses in the client’s portfolio, providing an overview with objectives for increased performance.Created coverage portfolio proposals to provide a better understanding of coverages for both existing and competitive accounts.

    • Intern
      • May 2014 - May 2015

      Streamlined business activities by finding and fixing issues related to customer information in agency management software.Taught two Excel classes to over 30 coworkers using skills developed from my time as a Peer Tutor.Developed a detailed loss analysis report that highlighted strengths and weaknesses in the clients portfolio.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director of Philanthropy - SGA
      • Dec 2013 - May 2015

      Organized multiple student body events, preforming tasks including recruitment, obtaining sponsorship, marketing, and networking to find personnel for various event functions.Networked with faculty, staff, and students to accomplish goals in relation to philanthropy and service learning.Served on the first Stevenson University Service Learning board, laying the foundation for a program to offer community service opportunities to student’s with the intention to learn real life issues and relate them to studies.Raised over $1,500 as team captain of Relay for Life through team goals and benchmarks for the American Cancer Society.

    • Student Assistent - Tech Connection
      • Sep 2014 - Apr 2015

      Educated and encouraged improvement for students on the subjects of college algebra and information systems for Microsoft Office products. Coordinate lesson plans adapting to students different learning styles using visual examples and other methods.

    • Peer Tutor
      • Aug 2012 - Dec 2013
      • Stevenson, MD

      At the Academic Link I educated and encouraged improvement for students on the subjects of College Algebra and Information Systems, coordinated lesson plans for students of different learning styles, and adapted to each learners varying educational needs.

  • Target
    • Westminster, MD
    • Executive Team Leader Intern
      • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
      • Westminster, MD

      At Target I led teams of up to 20 people to organize products presentation and transition seasonal areas quickly and efficiently so product is always on display and the change is seamless to the customers eye. Throughout my job I created a friendly atmosphere, greeting customers and helping find ...

Education

  • 2011 - 2015
    Stevenson University
  • 2007 - 2011
    Holy Cross Academy

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