Nathan Baker
About Nathan Baker
Nathan Baker is an IT Finance and Vendor Management professional with extensive experience in financial reporting and project management techniques. He has worked for various companies, including DynCorp International and Amentum, and holds degrees from the University of Florida and the University of West Florida.
Current Role at Amentum
Nathan Baker currently holds the position of IT Finance & Vendor Management at Amentum, a role he has maintained since 2017. In this capacity, he focuses on managing financial operations and vendor relationships, ensuring that financial processes align with organizational goals. His expertise in financial reporting supports the disclosure of financial results to both management and external stakeholders.
Previous Experience at DynCorp International
Nathan Baker has extensive experience at DynCorp International, where he held multiple roles over several years. He served as Revenue Assurance Manager for 8 months in 2017, Finance Program Manager for 5 months in 2015, and Program Finance Manager for 2 years from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he worked as an EAC Specialist from 2012 to 2014 and as Finance Operations Manager for 6 months in 2014. His roles involved various aspects of financial management and reporting.
Background in Program Controls at L3 Communications
From 2007 to 2010, Nathan Baker worked as a Principal Program Controls Analyst at L3 Communications. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing program controls, which included monitoring project performance and ensuring compliance with financial guidelines. This position contributed to his understanding of project management and financial oversight.
Educational Qualifications
Nathan Baker earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Florida - Warrington College of Business, where he studied from 2000 to 2002. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from the University of West Florida - College of Business, completing his studies from 2002 to 2004. His academic background supports his expertise in finance and management.
Expertise in Financial Management Techniques
Nathan Baker possesses specialized knowledge in several financial management techniques. He has a strong focus on Financial Reporting, which involves the disclosure of financial results. His expertise extends to Earned Value Management (EVM), a project management technique for measuring performance, and Labor Estimation, which predicts labor requirements for projects. Additionally, he is experienced in Cost Trending and Analysis, examining cost data to identify patterns.