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Lakeland, Fl, Us

Lakeland, Fl, Us

Various, Us

Develop, train, brief, integrate, correlate, and analyze various phases of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution process as it applies to the administration and management of all programs within the Assured Access to Space (AATS) enterprise. Utilize experience with Department of Defense (DoD) financial management processes, government financial and accounting systems, acquisition and budgeting processes, and relational databases to provide support and training.Assist the Government in performing research, conducting reviews, and providing assessments in support of the development of Program Objective Memorandum, Budget Exhibit preparation, Staffer Day preparations, funds receipt, analysis reporting, Spring Program Reviews, Investment Budget Review, PMR’s, Mid-year Execution Reviews, Baseline Execution Reviews, Vice-Commander’s Forum, Financial Planning Working Group, Resource Management Board reviews, Financial Management Reviews, Acquisition Mission Support, Business Management Reviews.Assist the Government with budget execution activities including Open Document Listings and DAR-Q reviews, Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests, Miscellaneous Obligation/Reimbursement Documents, and other financial data validation.Produce financial management/budget-related inputs for the respective sections of Acquisition Reports including the Selected Acquisition Report (SAR), Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), Monthly Acquisition Reports (MAR), Acquisition Program Baseline, supplemental reports, and PMR’s, utilizing Government-accepted databases and software drawing on Government accepted best practices and guidelines.Integrate and correlate program execution data with the program baselines and approved budgets to accurately develop, maintain, and update acquisition reports as required by DoD policy for Acquisition Category I, II, and III programs at the Division.Support and document responses to Air Force/Space Force HHQ-directed audits.

Portsmouth, Va, Us

*Headquarters United States Central Command (HQ USCENTCOM)*Resources & Analysis Directorate (CCJ8)*Financial Management Division (FM) Execution Branch (FME)Plan, program, budget, execute, and facilitate reconciliation of assigned budgets for headquarters staff, resource advisors, and other financial management personnel assigned to various directorates, components, services, and coalition partners in a joint-warfighting environment. Foster a culture of data-driven decision making by utilizing an assortment of reporting capabilities, data sources, key performance metrics, and visualization tools to include Microsoft’s Power BI application and PivotTable function in Excel. Sort, filter, summarize, and calculate data to effectively monitor obligation/execution rates of budgeted funds and create interactive analytics dashboards capable of providing robust decision support capabilities to executive leadership. Assist with the preparation of annual spend plans towards effectively allocating appropriated funds to fulfill organizational, functional, and programmatic requirements and recommend dynamic courses of action and/or realignment proposals. Apply knowledge and understanding of combatant command financial operations per contractual requirements and performance work statements while observing the protocols and boundaries of prime contractor and government customer.-Perform analysis of actual expenditures compared to planned utilization of annual budgets and allotment authorities, evaluate fund availability to achieve approved objectives, and determine where reprogramming actions may be necessary.-Assist with the development of narrative justification statements and presentation materials for budget submissions and unfunded requirements to produce an organizationally unified budgetary framework.-Examine the use and rate of expenditures of budgeted funds through proactive engagement, collaboration, and dialogue with Directorates/Special Staff points of contact.

Alexandria, Viriginia, Us

*Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)* National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)*Division of HIV Prevention (DHP)*Program Resource Management Unit (PREMA)-Support multiple phases of the Grants and Procurement process from pre-award through post-award phase.-Perform payroll projection forecasts for current and upcoming budget year.-Assist with the preparation of programmatic information necessary for the submission of spending plans.-Summarize, analyze, and review funding requests while ensuring funds are utilized consistent with budget projections and prepare documents for certification of funds.-Reconcile projection reports and validate daily system commitments and obligations against plan.-Determine cost fluctuations for recruitment of new staff and changes due to promotions, departures, and awards.-Develop Status of Funds (SoF) reports for operational level organizations and attend monthly branch program/project meetings.-Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and documentation of team processes.-Validate the Acquisition and Assistance (A&A) IRIS module for input into planning tool.-Assist with the calculation of the Continuing Resolution (CR) based on established criteria and various scenarios.-Project the Salary and Benefits (S&B) payroll bill monthly and annually.-Monitor commitments and obligations to ensure timely recording, review resources committed reports to ensure accuracy, and maintain awareness of all commitments / obligations to protect against over expenditure.-Project budgeting experience working cradle to grave grants with oversight of pre-award to post-award activities and experience with federal awards.-Gather, analyze, verify, and consolidate information and statistical data.-Review historical financial data and trends to prepare and validate budget estimates for programs.-Identify and resolve a variety of financial and budget policy issues.

Honolulu, Hi, Us

*Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM)*Program Manager Training Systems (PM TRASYS)*Synthetic Training Systems (STS)Support the development and execution of the overall operating budget for a warfighter-focused organization assigned to manage acquisition, procurement, and life-cycle support of Marine Corps training systems requiring regular collaboration with DoD organizations, academia, and industry to bring new and emerging technologies in patronage of Combatant Commanders globally. Provide financial guidance to Program Managers, Product Managers, Project Officers, and Integrated Product Teams by developing and maintaining spend plans for multiple projects/efforts, processing internal/external funding documents for various appropriations in a multi-year environment, and implementing risk management strategies. Manage and reconcile commitments, obligations, and disbursements following all Command policies and guidance while ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR). Keen understanding of Accounting Classification Reference Numbers (ACRNs), Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS). Familiarity working within the following applications/platforms/systems: Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI), Electronic Data Access (EDA), Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).-Assist DoD Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development and submission process by liaising with program stakeholders to produce impact statements for Congressional staffer review.-Develop executive-level narrative justification summaries, presentation materials, and exhibits to bolster Navy Comptroller, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and President’s Budget submission process.-Facilitate budget realignment actions, contract burn rate analysis, and over/under execution oversight through utilization of Power BI application and PivotTable function in Excel.

Portsmouth, Va, Us

*Headquarters United States Central Command (HQ USCENTCOM)*Resources & Analysis Directorate (CCJ8)*Financial Management Division (FM) Budget Branch (FMB)Plan, program, budget, execute, and facilitate reconciliation of assigned budgets for headquarters staff, resource advisors, and other financial management personnel assigned to various directorates, components, services, and coalition partners in a joint-warfighting environment. Foster a culture of data-driven decision making by utilizing an assortment of reporting capabilities, data sources, key performance metrics, and visualization tools to include Microsoft’s Power BI application and PivotTable function in Excel. Sort, filter, summarize, and calculate data to effectively monitor obligation/execution rates of budgeted funds and create interactive analytics dashboards capable of providing robust decision support capabilities to executive leadership. Assist with the preparation of annual spend plans towards effectively allocating appropriated funds to fulfill organizational, functional, and programmatic requirements and recommend dynamic courses of action and/or realignment proposals. Apply knowledge and understanding of combatant command financial operations per contractual requirements and performance work statements while observing the protocols and boundaries of prime contractor and government customer.-Perform analysis of actual expenditures compared to planned utilization of annual budgets and allotment authorities, evaluate fund availability to achieve approved objectives, and determine where reprogramming actions may be necessary.-Assist with the development of narrative justification statements and presentation materials for budget submissions and unfunded requirements to produce an organizationally unified budgetary framework.-Examine the use and rate of expenditures of budgeted funds through proactive engagement, collaboration, and dialogue with Directorates/Special Staff points of contact.

Woodbridge, Va, Us

*Headquarters United States Special Operations Command (HQ USSOCOM)*Special Operations Forces Acquisition Technology & Logistics (SOF AT&L)*Program Executive Office (PEO)-Fixed Wing (FW) / Financial ManagementOversaw the financial execution of 10+ Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (AISR) programs ensuring commitments, obligations, and expenditures were properly reconciled to the Financial Execution Module (FEM). Provided support to Senior Business Financial Manager (SBFM) as part of a multi-disciplinary team of financial managers by monitoring program cost/schedule/risk, preparing for audits, and conducting financial analysis aided by the generation of regular/ad hoc reports. Journeyman Financial Specialist duties listed below translated to this role in addition to the following accountabilities.-Monitored certified documents sent to the performing activities and tracked status of obligation.-Reviewed Open Document Listing (ODL) daily and reported status to Business Financial Manager (BFM).-Updated status of Spend Plan lines executed and provided discussion points if warranted.-Researched imbalances of issued funds in EFD to those loaded in DEAMS, GFEBS, and GAFS/BQ.-Examined FAD history, BETR, STH, SOF to determine cause/solution of balancing/funding/execution issues.

Woodbridge, Va, Us

*Headquarters United States Special Operations Command (HQ USSOCOM)*Special Operations Forces Acquisition Technology & Logistics (SOF AT&L)*Program Executive Office (PEO)-Acquisition Comptroller (AC) / Funds ControlDirectly supported 10+ Senior Budget Financial Managers assigned to respective Program Executive Offices and Directorates across the organization. Daily responsibilities included reconciling financial accounts in various DoD accounting systems, finalizing procurement purchase requests, and researching various problem accounts using automated financial tools. Regularly managed the following types of funding: Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) / Procurement (PROC) / Operation and Maintenance (O&M).-Processed FDR/AF Form 1269 target load requests in EFD, DEAMS, GAFS/BQ to ensure FADs were issued.-Drafted MIPR/DD Form 448 requests in DEAMS and ensured documents were routed, monitored, certified.-Performed meticulous oversight and inputs of accounting data elements to include BALI/BLIN codes.-Facilitated SOMARDS divestiture transactions by moving funds between legacy and current financial systems.-Investigated funding issues through manipulation/utilization of daily Funds Available Summary spreadsheet.-Supported DAR-Q and MORD reviews via FM Suite and Advana by reviewing, consolidating, and updating justifications for Dormant accounts and Unliquidated Obligations for Tri-Annual financial reviews.

Arlington, Va, Us

*Experimental Systems Group (ESG)*Boeing Space and Launch Systems*X-37B programResponsible for maintaining 100k/10k cleanroom standards performing physical tasks in cleanroom garments for extended periods of time while also providing general support in response to routine trouble calls. Accountable for overall facility cleanliness and sanitation in the execution of janitorial/custodial services working solo or in a team atmosphere across various functions. In charge of overall repair and maintenance of plant and office facility.-Provided guidance on cleaning techniques to less experienced technicians; ensured additional training was offered.-Maintained awareness of inventory/supply levels and initiated reorder when necessary.-Obtained and provided information to lessen customer business disruption during cleanroom/custodial activities.-Planned and arranged team schedules in support of daily cleaning activities and revised schedules if warranted.-Demonstrated comfortability using Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.-Applied knowledge of security requirements for multiple areas across plant facility.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Served as the primary point of contact to the Director/Deputy Director for all administrative support functions at the Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC), an organization dedicated to providing national authorities quality technical measurements to monitor nuclear treaty compliance.• Resident subject matter expert for all mandated administrative support programs. • Organizational point of contact while liaising with personnel flight on military/civilian personnel issues. • Increased mission readiness by effectively managing the Directorate task management program. • Communicated tasks status with Directorate and Division leadership at weekly staff meetings. • Performed editorial review of official memos, briefings, and other documents as directed. • Served as Timekeeper reviewing civilian timecards for accuracy.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

TRAVEL PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION | PAY ENTITLEMENTS | CUSTOMER SERVICE1. 125th Fighter Wing @ Jacksonville ANGB, FL2. 131st Bomb Wing @ Whiteman AFB, MO3. 144th Fighter Wing @ Fresno ANGB, CA4. 927th Air Refuel Wing @ MacDill AFB, FLResponsible for performing full spectrum of Financial Services Flight (FMF) capabilities for entire Wing to include Travel Pay, Civilian Pay, Military Pay. Provided customer service in person, by telephone, and electronically to military and civilian customers regarding a full range of pay and entitlement issues. Served as technical resource to Wing personnel on travel policies and regulations. Agency Program Coordinator within the Government Travel Card program. Approving Official within the Defense Travel System.• Certified and processed payment and collection vouchers to include Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and Household Goods (HHG) entitlements.• Performed in-depth analysis on complex pay/travel issues while processing financial transactions. • Processed travel advances and accrual payments for extended TDYs and deployments.• Administered expertise regarding intricate TDY and PCS travel claims using automated travel systems. • Provided cost estimates related to individual TDYs, unit exercises, deployments, and PCS moves.• Estimated travel costs, determined fund availability, and performed follow-up on outstanding travel orders. • Served as Timekeeper/Customer Service Representative for all civilian payroll matters.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

PROJECT MANAGEMENT | BUSINESS CASE ANALYSIS | CONTRACT COST CONTROLWorked directly under the lead Financial Manager and Comptroller at the Advanced Airlift Tactics and Training Center (AATTC), an organization focused on increasing the warfighting effectiveness and survivability of mobility forces. Afforded the opportunity to hone project management skills while increasing knowledge of fiscal law, accounting principles, contingency operations, financial management systems, internal controls, and budgeting methodologies.• Facilitated meetings with key leaders and collaborated with project teams to ensure timely decision-making and effective communication between project stakeholders at all levels.• Completed various courses through Defense Acquisition University to sharpen budget tracking skills.• Created, prioritized, managed, documented, and anticipated costs for assigned projects/programs.• Recorded project details such as task progress, resource costs, and budget allotments to analyze performance.• Generated KPI performance reports for key leaders and implemented appropriate corrective measures.• Complied with quality assurance initiatives, internal control review guides, and self-inspection checklists.• Collected data for unit operating budgets while monitoring internal controls in accordance with unit spend plans.• Estimated annual and long-range funding needs of military accounts and identified/explained variances.• Prepared narrative financial justifications to identify program deficiencies and support program requirements.• Compiled information from multiple sources to maintain accounting records and create budget reports.• Drafted local training guides emphasizing established processes for unit Resource Advisors/Cost Center Managers.• Specialized in DFAS relations, Continuing Resolution (CR) management, and end-of-fiscal year closeout procedures.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

BUDGET ANALYST | RESOURCE ADVISORWorked directly under the Budget Officer on all budget and decision-support elements of the Wing Strategic Plan. Exercised technical authority and discretion in distributing appropriated funds/workdays, approving and disapproving expenditures, validating and invalidating unfunded requirement submissions, and determining required degree of funds control measures based on interpretations of fiscal law, financial guidance, generally accepted accounting principles, and locally developed policies. Familiar with government contract closeout/modification procedures as well as Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.-Worked in tandem with contracting office to monitor contract related documents in Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) ensuring successful oversite and execution of DoD contracting lifecycle.-Provided weekly resource management briefing to leadership and key decision makers that included current status of funds information, time-sensitive fiscal recommendations, and proposed policy changes.-Received, reconciled, and distributed funding authority while examining reprogramming actions to determine financial implications and performed account balancing actions by reconciling organizational financial statements.-Delivered financial advice, interpretation, and guidance on budget related matters such as types of funding available, effects of budgetary changes on related activities, and status of funds requests.-Streamlined legal and regulatory controls over approved budgets for unit programs and activities through established program management oversight methodologies and internal/external audit practices.-Experienced in government procurement process obtaining goods/services through vendors.-Accomplished budget formulation/justification, trend analysis, and execution evaluation of federal funds.-Performed analysis of budget estimates, historical expenditures, quarterly projections, and approved funding.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

1. 442nd Fighter Wing – Whiteman AFB, MO2. 173rd Fighter Wing – Kinglsey Field, OR*A-10 Thunderbolt II / F-15 Eagle*• Assigned as Shop Stock Supply Monitor responsible for managing all Government Purchase Card activity.• Loaded, unloaded, and positioned munitions, explosives, and propellant devices on aircraft.• Prepared munitions, inspected post-loading weapons, and performed maintenance on egress systems. • Advised on installation, maintenance, and repair problems by studying schematic and technical publications.• Implemented maintenance and safety policies for egress systems and integral egress system components.• Attended Red Flag TDY at Nellis AFB supporting air-to-air combat training exercise.• Attended Checkered Flag TDY at Tyndall AFB supporting Weapons Systems Evaluation Program exercise.

Chesterfield, Missouri, Us

Was responsible for supporting end users on various educational software programs. Recommended solutions, logged queries, and escalated issues. Answered questions and technical issues for military leaders and management-level government employees around the world pertaining to their online education courses through the Army Learning Management System.

Kansas City, Mo, Us

Acted as a liaison between joint sponsors and the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Assisted physicians in maintaining and gaining improved competencies, performances, and/or patient outcomes. Secured funds from exhibitors for major medical symposiums. Learned the basics of event planning for conferences that hold 100-400 participants. Entered data figures into spreadsheets and databases to keep track of registrants.

Liberty, Mo, Us

Registered individuals for in-patient and out-patient procedures while accomplishing secondary tasks of scheduling, fielding health insurance questions, and maintaining mandated safety /procedural guidelines. Worked quickly to keep patient wait-times down and was eager to master new tasks. Corresponded with various hospital departments to ensure outstanding care and safety for patients.

Communicated to students the daily instructional objectives for the day. Utilized classroom management strategies. Represented the district with professional attire and left a daily report of the student's progress to be inspected and reviewed.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Provided excellent customer service throughout the rental process, drove revenue, and cut costs for branch. Maintained and gained new business in the Kansas City area for sustained future growth. Honed sales skills and examined statistical breakdowns of branch performance in order to run at maximum efficiency.

Pasadena, California, Us

Oversaw daily restaurant operations from opening to closing the store. Coached and motivated team members to better serve guests by creating sales contests and establishing sales goals. Assisted with the training of other management trainees at our corporate training location. Prepared and reviewed various reports on inventory, food costs, and customer satisfaction ratings. Participated in weekly manager meetings to discuss store goals, staff concerns, and future procedures to implement. Trained other employees in various departments of guest service.

Started as account coordinator and advanced to media buyer. Maintained relationships with clients through daily contact and ad placement assistance. Established relationships with newspaper groups and entities across the country to facilitate daily business ventures while supplying advice to clients regarding purchasing decisions and future strategies. Researched media options to meet individual client needs in different geographical areas.

Warrensburg, Mo, Us

Assisted on all projects and developments under the departmental marketing director. Developed PowerPoint presentations to present marketing development plans to clients. Maintained customer database and queried data for various projects. Customized and created quarterly newsletter while drafting brochures for upcoming events. Completed all tasks to gain course credit toward degree completion.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Government Contracting And Acquisition

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration/Marketing

Associate Of Science - As, Finance And Financial Management Services

Associate'S Degree, Aircraft Armament Systems Technology

High School Diploma, General Studies