Giorgi Baghishvili

About Giorgi Baghishvili

With over 17 years of experience in contracts, legal, financial and operational management, I currently serve as the Financial Lead and Manager of Program Cost Controls at Raytheon Intelligence & Space, a premier provider of cutting-edge solutions for global security challenges. In this role, I leverage my analytical skills and technical knowledge to provide legal support, ensure compliance, generate monthly financial forecasts, consolidate business unit results and outlooks, and develop comprehensive annual and strategic plans. Previously, I managed and mentored teams of up to 45 individuals, overseeing various aspects of operations, legal support, project management, procurement, and risk management. I provided legal and technical oversight on subcontracts and grants programs for U.S. Federal, State, and Local Government projects, which addressed critical sectors such as development, inclusive economic growth, youth entrepreneurship, and security. My experience includes handling highly sensitive data, including PII and PHI, and ensuring adherence to compliance and cyber security protocols. Additionally, my role involved significant business development efforts, working with diverse public sector stakeholders and demonstrating exemplary teamwork and performance, which earned me multiple awards for cost-saving initiatives benefiting U.S. taxpayers.I have successfully integrated and optimized several ERP systems, including Deltek Costpoint, SAP Concur, and SAP Ariba. These integrations have significantly enhanced financial management, streamlined procurement processes, and increased overall operational efficiency, demonstrating my capability to drive impactful technology solutions.I hold a Doctor of Engineering degree in Informatics and am fluent in English, Russian, and Georgian. My strong interpersonal, networking, and cross-cultural skills have facilitated successful collaborations with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Experience

1. Manager, Program Cost Controls

   Raytheon

   Feb 2022 — Present · Arlington, VA, US

   Serve as advisor and strategic partner to the Division VP and program team with regards to business development, legal and federal/state compliance, execution and achieving AOP targets• Takes the lead in crafting the Annual Operating Plan and the Five-Year Strategic Outlook Plan, aligning financial strategies with organizational goals.• Responsible for preparation and driving Division’s AOP, quarterly forecasts, monthly operating reviews and all variance analysis. Lead development of list of risks and opportunities • Provide legal and technical oversight for U.S. Federal, State, and Local Government projects.• Join forces with senior team members to negotiate terms, ensure compliance, and maintain both existing and new legal contracts• Provide leadership and direction to the Division’s financial operations, including accounting, expense control, financial planning, and operating cash flow• Lead collaboration with cross-functional teams including legal, compliance, contracts, subcontracts, procurement, revenue accounting, technical accounting, AR, AP, program excellence, business development and capture management• Lead collaboration with cross-functional teams including contracts, procurement, revenue accounting, technical accounting, AR, AP, program excellence, business development and capture management• Lead and prepare team for the quarterly forecast status review (QFSR) and Estimate at Completes (EACs) with both Business Area and Sector financial management teams • Exhibits expertise in program financial management encompassing revenue forecasting, manpower planning, monthly financial reporting, tracking unbilled amounts and invoices, generating comprehensive financial reports, monitoring committed funds, and effectively managing subcontractor relationships.• Plays a pivotal role in mentoring, training, and providing career development support to a team of dedicated direct reports, fostering professional growth within the organization.

Education

• Georgian Technical University

  Master’s Degree, Information Science & Management

  2005 — 2007

• Georgian Technical University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Information Science & Management

  2001 — 2005

• Georgian Technical University

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Engineering Degree in Informatics

  2007 — 2013