Brent Batchelor
About Brent Batchelor
Brent Batchelor is a Budget Analyst and Proposal Pricer with extensive experience in the defense sector, currently working at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions since 2004. He previously worked at Lockheed Martin for seven years, where he supported Earned Value Management System requirements on Department of Defense contracts.
Work at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Brent Batchelor has been employed at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions since 2004, serving as a Budget Analyst and Proposal Pricer. In this role, he is involved in proposal pricing activities, which include Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) and Contract Change Proposals (CCP) for ongoing contracts. His responsibilities contribute to the financial management and strategic planning of projects within the organization.
Previous Experience at Lockheed Martin
Before joining Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Brent Batchelor worked at Lockheed Martin from 1997 to 2004 as a Proposal Pricer and Budget Analyst. During his seven years in the Colorado Springs area, he supported Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements on Department of Defense (DOD) contracts. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in budget analysis and proposal pricing within the defense sector.
Education and Expertise
Brent Batchelor holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration, Management and Operations from Regis University, which he completed from 2006 to 2008. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance from the same institution, studying from 1992 to 1997. His educational background equips him with the necessary skills and knowledge for his roles in budget analysis and proposal pricing.
Role as Cost Volume Manager
In his capacity at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Brent Batchelor served as the Cost Volume Manager on a competitive acquisition. His efforts contributed to Kratos being selected as the prime contractor for the project. This role involved overseeing the cost estimation and financial aspects of the proposal, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic objectives.