This expert has 10 years of experience in government contract accounting, administration, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on federal procurement and financial advisory matters. Their experience includes more than 5 years providing services as a government contracting expert witness, including litigation consultation involving accounting practices, contract administration, and compliance with federal regulations in matters concerning government-funded contracts.

Their work includes analysis of government contract acquisition and lifecycle issues, including competitive procurements, commercial item exemptions, and contract administration across industries such as aerospace, defense, manufacturing, information technology, telecommunications, biotechnology, and nonprofit organizations receiving federal funds. Key areas of analysis involve application of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, Cost Accounting Standards, and Office of Management and Budget Circulars, along with evaluation of indirect rate structures, incurred cost submissions, and accounting system adequacy. Additional experience includes merger and acquisition due diligence, cost accounting considerations associated with transactions, and assessment of compliance programs addressing suspension, debarment, and regulatory risk.

In dispute-related matters, the expert has performed forensic accounting analysis and prepared expert reports involving alleged false claims, defective pricing, improper billing, contract breach, and statutory violations, as well as quantification of damages such as lost profits and delay-related impacts. Their work has also involved internal investigations, voluntary disclosures, and matters presented in connection with government contracting compliance and enforcement, including proceedings before the Government Accountability Office and the Court of Federal Claims. The expert holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting and maintains Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner designations. Professional affiliations include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the National Defense Industrial Association, the Professional Services Council, and the American Bar Association Public Contract Law Section. The expert has also delivered presentations on government contracting, compliance, fraud investigations, and federal grant requirements, reflecting involvement in industry discussions related to regulatory frameworks and enforcement considerations.