NFA Consulting is a Burlington, MA, strategic planning and growth management consulting firm specializing in helping government and industry-leading organizations achieve their goals. We’ll help you visualize where you’re going and help you get there, from taking advantage of opportunities to increasing the efficiency of your program.
Our team customizes our services to meet individual needs. This is important because every agency, company, and organization is different, with a unique set of programs, resources, and people.
This article will discuss everything you need to know about our President and CEO, Neil Albert, and how we can help you move your program forward.
Neil F. Albert is the President and CEO of NFA Consulting, LLC, founded in 2016. He has over 38 years of experience managing and leading multiple government and industry service support organizations. He works in strategic planning, program management, cost/schedule analysis, project performance measurement, acquisition management, and risk assessment.
From 2016 to 2018, Mr. Albert was the President and Chief Growth Officer (CGO) of Advanced Concepts & Technologies, International (ACT I), where he directed the business operations and development for the company. As CGO, he was responsible for ensuring customer diversification and growth. He also led the company’s business development, proposal, and pricing activities. During his two years there, the company’s revenue grew 250%.
In addition, Mr. Albert was the Vice Chairman and the President and CEO of MCR, LLC, from 2004 to 2016, where he was responsible for the company’s strategic vision, operational goals, and company execution. He improved his clients’ marketplace intelligence, federal agency capabilities, and offerings to align corporate activities with business development and senior leadership.
Mr. Albert also directed and managed all aspects of the company, from corporate operations to the business operations of its three owned subsidies. In this role, he also supported government and industry customers by providing integrated program management activities. This included cost estimating and analysis, acquisition and program management support, systems engineering, software acquisition, and earned value management.
Before MCR, Mr. Albert worked at Textron Defense Systems as the Director of Cost Estimating and Analysis, where he led all cost and pricing activities in the company. This included capital investment analysis, production process improvement, financial assessment, and make/buy decision support.
Mr. Albert has held leadership roles in numerous organizations, reflecting the knowledge and experience that he brings to NFA Consulting Services. He was a founding member of the Department of Defense’s “Defense Business Board” in 2002.
He’s also been president of multiple associations, including the National Estimating Society, Society of Cost Estimating and Analysis, College of Performance Management, and the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Earned Value Management Community of Practice.
In addition, Mr. Albert currently serves as the President of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Integrated Program Management Division. He is also the Chairman of the Professional Services Council’s Defense and Intelligence Executive Advisory Council and a member of the AIM Council, which was formally referred to as the Capital Planning and Investment Control Forum. Mr. Albert was also a member of the Board of Directors for the Professional Services Council and a vital member of the committee for over a decade.
NFA Consulting provides strategic planning and growth management consulting. Whether you’re seeking strategic risk solutions, cost estimating, or help achieving primary goals within your organization, we’d be happy to assist. Get in touch today to learn more.
