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John C. Stennis Space Center

Coordinates development and compilation of information from functional elements and ensures that cost estimates are within proposed scope of work, to enhance productivity in a cost effective manner.Reviews smaller scope proposals for service opportunities, ensured agreed upon elements are incorporated into a cohesive and persuasive format, reviews proposal requests to determine feasibility and potential costs to company. coordinates with capture and/or business development personnel in developing and generating strategies and themes and discriminators for responses; participates in proposal reviews.Responds to inquires and coordinates activities with personnel to ensure that appropriate level proposal requests are fulfilled in a timely manner. Ensures proposal submissions are compliant.Edits and writes original proposal responses.Researches and gathers technical/business information for use in proposal development activities while incorporating proposal concepts, practices and procedures and writing methodologies.Interviews personnel to incorporate data gathered into writing and editing of proposals. Ensures proposal is prepared based on template and/or standards. Coordinates with other teams as needed to ensure production, quality control and past performance requirements are met.

Retired from Federal Service after 35 years.

Nasa Shared Services Center (Nssc)

The NSSC (a government and contractor partnership) was established in August 2005 to perform services for the NASA Centers and Headquarters. As Chief of the Financial Management Division (FMD), established the initial organization (hired, trained, established policy and procedures, etc). Lead the team through the transition phases of transitioning the FM services (Travel, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury Reporting) from the NASA Centers to the NSSC. FMD was also responsible for the internal control function of the NSSC as an entity. After the activities were transitioned, monitored performance metrics to ensure the NSSC met the customer’s expectations based on a service level agreement. Oversaw and monitored the FMD budget. Implemented process improvement (via automated processes) while partnering with the NSSC contractor on a continual basis to help decrease the service rates charged to NSSC’s customers.

Nasa John C. Stennis Space Center

Oversaw the operations performed in the FMD. The operations included: Travel, Payroll (including labor distribution), Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury Reporting, General Ledger, Property Accounting, Cost Accounting, Resources Management for Reimbursable Activities and Systems. Provided oversight on process improvements to automated Center accounting system prior to implementing new Agency accounting system (SAP). This included: ensuring requirements were clear and complete, tracking tasks via a project plan, testing the product to ensure it was complete and accurate, and approving the finalized product for implementation. In 2001, became a consultant to the Shared Services Study Team for FM activities. Later became a member of the FM team and the Performance Work Statement Team for the NSSC. Member of the FM Source Evaluation Board Team. In 2005, the Agency CFO requested my help to lead the Finance team during the planning and pre-transition stage of implementation for the NSSC.

Nasa John C. Stennis Space Center

Performed accounting operations in each of the areas of Financial Management (Travel, Payroll (including labor distribution), Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury Reporting, General Ledger, Property Accounting, Cost Accounting, Resources Management for Reimbursable Activities and Systems). The Systems work included overseeing the implementation of system enhancements to the Center accounting system (writing clear and complete requirements, prioritizing the enhancements, tracking the work through completion and movement to the production database).

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Accounting

Bachelor’S Degree, Acounting