Jeff Annessa
Partner - Government Contracting
CohnReznick Advisory LLC
Jeff Annessa is a Partner in CohnReznick's Government Contracting practice with more than 17 years of experience advising small, mid-sized, and large prime government contractors on complex pricing, accounting, and regulatory compliance matters. He specializes in federal contract pricing, business system compliance, cost accounting, and audit support, helping contractors navigate regulatory requirements and address challenges throughout the contract lifecycle.
Experience and credentials
Extensive experience supporting government contractors in the defense, aerospace, and technology sectors
His work includes business system assessments, incurred cost submissions, forward pricing proposals, cost allocation methodologies, indirect rate structures, termination settlements, requests for equitable adjustments, and defective pricing matters
He has also supported major Army contracting commands on multibillion-dollar proposal actions, providing pricing strategy, certified cost or pricing data assessments, and negotiation support
Before joining CohnReznick, served as a Director in Government Contractor Consulting at a leading accounting and advisory firm
Spent 13 years with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), where he held leadership positions including Quality Manager, Supervisory Auditor, Field Audit Office Manager, and Senior Financial Liaison Advisor. In these roles, he led multidisciplinary teams conducting proposal evaluations, defective pricing reviews, and other government contract audit and advisory activities
Experienced in mentoring and developing consulting professionals and regularly shares his industry knowledge through conference presentations and thought leadership
Education
M.S., Accounting — Oakland University
B.S., Accounting — Oakland University
Professional affiliations
NDIA – National Defense Industrial Association
WID – Women in Defense
AFCEA – Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association
AUSA – Association of the United States Army
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