Anson Orr Email & Phone Number

● As a Consultant for Lodestar Consulting, I work as the Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System (DEAMS) Command Subject Matter Expert. I am responsible for assisting more than 500 DEAMS users with inputting financial documents and research. I am also responsible for providing training and system guidance. Additionally, I review monthly metrics to identify trends and recommend areas of improvement.

Andrews Afb, Maryland, United States

● Effectively chaired the Department of the Air Force Fiscal Year Accounting Closeout annually, overseeing a $54 billion annual budget and ensuring an exceptional 99.8% obligation rate, while facilitating 36 impactful financial briefings and publishing 32 crucial policies. These efforts led to a remarkable 60% reduction in canceling year funds and successfully averted a staggering $104 million future fiscal year bill.● Facilitated highly knowledgeable 6-person specialized, cross-functional team to conduct a comprehensive review and update of the standard operating procedures for the Miscellaneous Obligation Reimbursement Documents process. Successfully identified and corrected multiple erroneous accounting data entries and realized a $47 million returned for mission priorities across 20 Commands.● Chosen to lead the Department of the Air Force Civilian Pay Report sample audit. Examined 441 records ensuring 100% accuracy and proper payment of employees.

Andrews Afb, Maryland, United States

● Organized yearly Department of the Air Force Accounting Workshop. Trained over 330 financial management personnel each year on 18 critical topics standardizing Air Force processes. Resulted in 7,900 continuing education training hours annually.● Chaired high visibility Forms and Account Management Service Working Group. Identified and corrected 26 system errors and streamlined financial management system access across 13 Major Commands.● Successfully led a comprehensive 100% review of 1 million financial accounting data entries each year ensuring all posting of fiscal year lines of accounting in the accounting system. This in-depth review mitigated the risk of mission stoppage and prevented over 1,000 hours in additional rework.

Andrews Afb, Maryland, United States

● Led joint Department of the Air Force and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service effort to process more than $4B in 20 days. Maximized the use of the Air Force fiscal resources and utilized the full Congressionally approved Operation and Maintenance appropriation.● Validated more than 300 status of funds certifications annually and implemented key procedural changes, which ensured the reporting of 100% accounting reconciliation to the Department of the Treasury.● Oversaw Directorate’s Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness efforts, guiding and tracking 14 corrective action plan items critical for Air Force audit readiness.

Joint Base Mcguire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, United States

● Successfully managed organization's $9.8 million budget execution. Delivered critical financial decision support and effectively secured $4 million funding for 4 pre-deployment courses. These efforts significantly contributed to the expeditionary readiness of 3,000 personnel each year. Further allowing Unit Commanders to make crucial decisions on contingency contracts for 38 mission enabling projects.● Resolved body armor stock shortfall totaling more than $40,000 which resulted in the readiness capability for 360 Airmen for Overseas Contingency Operations.● Resolved contract stoppage for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Egress Training. Identified a $100,000 contract payment error, implement corrective measures, which ensured the resumption of life-saving vehicle training for 3,500 students.

Joint Base Mcguire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, United States

● Managed $1.02 million budget and overcame 30% Department of Defense sequestration by reprioritizing $196,000 for Commander’s execution, resulting in additional savings of $19,000 and successful completion of 52 missions.● Skillfully coordinated the allocation of $100,000 for operational time-critical deployment of personnel expediting the United States’ response to the African Ebola Crisis.● Oversaw new office furniture contract totaling $15,000, directly improving morale, and maximizing unit production.

Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, United States

● Audited 3,500 permanent change of station documents for accuracy. Took corrective actions to update military pay records within 2 days with a 98% accuracy rate, surpassing the branch’s processing standard of 4 days.● Streamlined auditor practices on change of station transactions. Reduced processing time from 5 days to 2 days. Received positive feedback from multiple Commands for the new expedited process.● Screened more than 2,000 leave transactions for accuracy and reconciliation. Oversaw the accurate posting to military pay records and reduced unreconciled reports in the system by 30%.

Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, United States

● Spearheaded the development of an internal agency permanent change of station processing guide. Established standardized processing procedures for technicians, resulting in a notable 14% increase in accuracy for entitlements.● Cleared 2-week backlog of military permanent change of station transactions cause by a system crash. Disbursed $100,000 in entitlements in less than 3 days, meeting the deadline, and eliminated complaints from customers.● Identified erroneous meal deduction debts on military pay records, recomputed them, and implemented a corrective action plan. This action resulted in a $2,200 reimbursement to qualifying military personnel.● Hand-selected for deployment under the U.S. Air Force Central Command. Processed over 10,000 area of responsibility pay affecting transactions with a 99% accuracy rate, exceeding the Command’s 95% standard.

● Processed over 700 urgent pay-effecting transactions, disbursing over $90,000 to relieve financial burden on military personnel. Abated a critical need for affected Airmen.● Selected to establish a new unit as a subject matter expert. Assisted in creating new standardized procedures that contributed significantly to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management’s transformation.● Accurately executed and oversaw the processing of over 580 permanent change of station travel vouchers totaling more than $870,000. Vastly able to maintain customer confidence and satisfaction on these types of transactions.

Mcconnell Air Force Base, Kansas, United States

● Resolved 25 debt issues, collecting $7,500 in overpayments, adjusting repayment schedules to reduce financial hardship on military personnel.● Expertly resolved over 1,400 customer inquiries within 24 hours, managing 41% more volume than any other technician.● Attentively processed over $70,000 in travel entitlements within 5 days. Verified and recouped $9,000 in meal allowance overpayments.

Entry-level and technical training

● Meticulously analyzed unliquidated contract obligations data, identified $10.9 million in unmatched disbursements, provided technical advice to customers and prevented future year funding short fall.● Performed budget analysis of financial programs with high visibility such as congressional budget line items; the impact of changes in legislative and regulatory requirements; consideration of long-range program goals and objectives.