Daniela Lazcano

About Daniela Lazcano

Throughout my 15+ years as a dynamic finance executive in high-stakes DoD IT/GovCon environments, I have spearheaded transformative initiatives that delivered multimillion-dollar cost savings, revolutionized business operations, and fortified compliance frameworks to propel sustainable growth. Renowned for crafting innovative solutions to complex operational hurdles, I ignite lasting impact on organizational success, blending strategic vision with hands-on execution. My passion fuels the scaling of compliant, data-driven finance for government contractors and SaaS-adjacent ventures, harnessing expertise in contract-level P&L analytics, pricing strategies, and high-stakes rate negotiations to unlock exponential value.As a collaborative, inspirational leader with TS/SCI clearance, I empower teams and C-suite partners to achieve excellence by:• Directing comprehensive accounting, FP & A, compliance, audit, and board reporting for portfolios exceeding $14M, while optimizing indirect cost pools to secure $2.3M in renewals, slash project costs by 5–10%, and enhance EBIT margins in federal contracts.• Pioneering processes and controls that yielded zero-finding audits, averted a $1M IRS penalty through procedural innovations, and streamlined workflows to reduce forecasting errors by 20–30% and processing times by up to 20%.• Mastering contract negotiations, including authoring competitive proposals to win a 20-year GSA MAS contract unlocking $50B+ in federal opportunities, achieving $100K in HQ lease savings over two years, and driving 30% pipeline growth.• Leading payroll processing and HR functions—encompassing hiring, HIPAA-compliant health insurance management, and employee relations—to sustain team stability and operational resilience amid disruptions like COVID.

Experience

1. Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

   Klc Network Services, Inc

   Jan 2020 — Present · Herndon, VA, US

   Advanced to this position to direct all finance and accounting operations across multiple business departments, implement enhanced financial controls, and serve as a key strategic partner to the President and CEO. Managed working capital to maintain positive cash flow, orchestrated successful treasury management, and supported asset, AP/AR, billing, payroll, and expense management across divisions. Served as primary contact for DCAA/DCMA auditors, actively engaging in rate negotiations to ensure compliant and favorable settlements. Oversaw all government contract cost accounting practices.Negotiated a continued partnership, resulting in a renewed three-year subcontract valued at $2.3M.Reduced operational costs on projects by 5-10% through enhanced personnel management and workflow improvements, positively impacting gross margins. Achieved $24K in cost savings by bringing the MAS application process in-house, positioning KLC’s offerings for a listing on GSA Advantage, enabling improved competitiveness in bids and millions in potential contract awards over the 20-year life of the schedule.Delivered $100K+ in savings over two years by negotiating an advantageous lease agreement.

Education

• Virginia Tech

  B.S; B.A, Economics; Political Science

  2010