We're putting the finishing touches on our presentations and pressing our suits for the annual International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAAProfessional Development Conference and Training Workshop. This year's conference is being held in Portland, Oregon, on June 6-9. Technomics is fortunate to have many talented employee owners who apply their dedication and experience to further the cost analysis profession. For 2017, we have six such analysts presenting enriching papers covering new studies in Economic Analysis, Contract Risk, Policy and Standards, and Operating and Support.

View the full list of speakers and presenters, including speaker bios, on the workshop page at http://www.iceaaonline.com/pdx17speakers/.

Brian Flynn

Brian Flynn supports national security efforts at Technomics' Arlington, VA, headquarters. He has a deep understanding of and strong working relationships with many of the cost and OR organizations in the U.S. DoD and the NATO Alliance. His areas of expertise include capability portfolio analysis, weapon system cost estimating, EVM, econometric modeling, economic analysis, AoAs, and corporate financial health. Dr. Flynn has undying pride in his service as a United States Marine. Semper Fi.

Economic Analysis Papers Track

"Are the Rates Right? Benchmark Protection Against Escalation SWAG" - Tuesday, June 6th at 11 AM

Risk Papers Track

"Reducing S-Curve Alchemy: Gold from a New SAR Database" - Tuesday, June 6th at 12:45 PM

Advanced Cost Topics Training Track

"Economic Analysis Advanced" - Friday, June 9th at 10 AM

Jeffrey Pincus

Jeffrey Pincus is an Associate at Technomics, Inc. Previously, Jeffrey worked in economic development, performing feasibility and analysis studies for projects around the world.

Risk Papers Track

"Reducing S-Curve Alchemy: Gold from a New SAR Database" - Tuesday, June 6th at 12:45 PM

Peter Braxton

Peter J. Braxton is a Senior Cost Analyst and Technical Officer at Technomics, where he has supported the Air Force Cost Analysis Agency, Naval Center for Cost Analysis, and Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army – Cost and Economics on data collection and cost research efforts, and Defense Acquisition University on curriculum development. Peter serves as ICEAA's Vice President of Professional Development, and was named 2007 Estimator of the Year for contributions in education.

Risk Papers Track

"Contract Geometry Best Practices for Incentive Contracting" - Tuesday, June 6th at 1:45 PM

Omar Akbik

Omar Akbik is a lead analyst with Technomics specializing in analytics, cost analysis, and strategic advisory. His work focuses on data and technology integration between agencies as well as analytical analysis of federal programs. He has previously supported life cycle cost estimating, alternatives and business case analysis, as well as application development for various clients throughout the federal space. Mr. Akbik is a Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst and holds degrees in economics and finance.

Cost Estimating Basics Training Track

"Data Collection" - Wednesday, June 7th at 1:15 PM

Chris Hall

Chris Hall is a lead analyst with Technomics, performing cost research and analysis supporting DOD projects. He was previously employed with Reliant Consulting Solutions for two years as a cost analyst for the IC creating Agency Cost Positions derived from the Technical Baseline document. Prior experience includes 3 years at TASC providing systems engineering and cost support for an IC Ground Systems program office. Chris holds a Bachelor's of Business Administration from James Madison University.

Advanced Cost Topics Training Track

"Technical Baselines" - Wednesday, June 7th at 1:15 PM

Eric Lofgren

Mr. Lofgren works for Technomics, Inc. and supports the Cost Assessment Data Enterprise (CADE) project for OSD CAPE which collects and makes available contract cost and earned value data. In this role, he also supports special economic studies and independent cost assessments. Mr. Lofgren has won best papers at ICEAA in 2016, 2014, and 2013. He holds an M.A. in economics from George Mason University.

Cost Estimating Basics Training Track

"A History of Thought in Defense Acquisitions" - Wednesday, June 7th at 3:30 PM

Brian Octeau

Brian Octeau is a senior member of Technomics' management team with more than 25 years of experience leading cost research, analysis, and estimation on high technology systems and engineering projects. His analytical experience spans database development, estimating methodology development, lifecycle modeling, risk and uncertainty analysis, and Earned Value Management. Mr. Octeau has instructed cost analysis courses and has served as an expert witness for U.S. House and Senate Committees and the National Academy of Sciences.

Cost Estimating Basics Training Track

"Data Analysis" - Wednesday, June 7th at 3:30 PM

Ramzi Shuhaibar

Ramzi Shuhaibar is a cost analyst with Technomics and supports the Department of Homeland Security Cost Analysis Division. He is a Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) with over 5 years of cost experience and has supported DHS, NASA, NSF, DoE, and Coast Guard. His areas of experience include life cycle cost estimating, alternatives analysis, budget forecasting/optimization, and hardware cost estimating.

Cost Estimating Basics Training Track

"Contract Pricing" - Thursday, June 8th at 1:15 PM

Kathleen Hudgins

Ms. Hudgins has over five years of experience as an engineer and analyst supporting federal clients. She is currently a cost analyst for Technomics, where she has supported major US Navy and US Coast Guard acquisition programs through ship lifecycle cost estimates, cost drills, and cost reduction initiatives. Ms. Hudgins earned a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia.

Operating & Support Papers Track

"Expanding the Range of Your Data: A Small Ships Case Study" - Thursday, June 8th at 2:15 PM

Sandi Enser

Ms. Enser is the Sustainment Subject Matter Expert for OSD CAPE Defense Cost and Resource Center, where she has worked to expand the collection of Contractor Logistics Support data. She has more than 30 years of cost estimating and cost research experience, including Navy, Air Force, and Missile Defense National Team. She holds a BA in Economics and Latin American Studies from Smith College, and an MBA from George Mason University.

Operating & Support Papers Track

"Sustainment Cost Data Collection" - Thursday, June 8th at 3:30 PM

Training

In addition to presenting new studies and papers, Technomics will be providing training across all the training tracks. Many of these analysts are familiar faces at the ICEAA conference, and they've kept their skills sharp to continue a tradition of excellence in training.

2017 ICEAA Workshop Committee Training Co-Chairs

Remmie Arnold

Peter Braxton        

Derreck Ross

 

2017 ICEAA Track Chairs 

Cost Estimating Basics: Omar Akbik

Parametrics: Chris Hall

Advanced Cost Topics: Ramzi Shuhaibar and Kathleen Hudgins

Cost Estimating Basic Training Track

Data Analysis

Brian Octeau

Contract Pricing

Ramzi Shuhaibar

Advanced Cost Topics Track

Technical Baselines

Chris Hall                

Regression Nonlinear/Multivariate

Adam James                                                 

Economic Analysis Advanced

Brian Flynn

Get ready for the conference by downloading past Technomics ICEAA Papers.

After the conference, 2017's papers will also be available to download. We hope to see you there!

Please visit the ICEAA website for general information about the conference: http://www.iceaaonline.com/portland2017/

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