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United States

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Warner Robins, Georgia, United States

•As part of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD), National Biosurveillance Integration Center (NBIC) collaborated with and coordinated across federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government partners. Under its One Health mission, NBIC integrates and provides information and analysis from tens of thousands of sources about biological events impacting human, animal, plant, and environmental health to improve national and international early warning and situational awareness•Identify plans, resources required to meet goals and objectives for National Biosurveillance Integration Center (NBIC) assigned Department of Homeland Security (DHS)•Oversaw program's strategic plans, provided clear guidance for current and future years' requirements, for networking, IT hardware/software, database, and customer support•Monitored program performance to identify areas of improvement and adjustment•Evaluated vendor proposals for various products and services; selecting cost-effective solutions that meet organizational needs while staying within budgetary constraints•Scheduled, prepared and facilitated cross functional team meetings•Led data migration project for BSS to new platforms, ensured zero data loss was and minimal downtime.•Improved team productivity with introduction and execution of automated data processing tools•Developed back-end administrative guide for Biofeeds Surveillance System (BSS)•Conferred with analysts (BSS front end users) and documented feedback•Created BSS survey for front end user and reported result•Generated metrics, created reports and presented program status updates•Reduced duplication of resources conducted a thorough assessment of existing holdings before acquiring new materials and/or subscriptions•Enhanced the accuracy of search results with regular system maintenance and quality control measures•Assisted in the planning, design and enactment of training and workshops

Warner Robins, Georgia, United States

•Facilitated daily scrums, supervised activities for 7 countries to build synergy across division multi-functional teams. AFRICOM Division included: Algeria, Angola, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana and Nigeria•Established strong working relationships with stakeholders to maximize collaboration and achieve division mission• Met divisional objectives by qualifying and procuring 18 vendors for humanitarian projects and programs•Negotiated contracts with vendors that resulted in cost savings of $1,082,00 for AFRICOM Division, while maintaining quality for goods or services procured•Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation for division projects and goals•Oversaw onboarding, training and daily tasking for 65 team members, 7 country leads and 2 regional managers•Identified and removed inefficiencies and impediments, maximized performance and productivity•Established training programs aimed at enhancing team member skills, knowledge, and core competencies relevant to their roles and responsibilities•Enhanced cross functional team engagement through regular communication, feedback sessions, and conflict resolution•Promoted an inclusive culture by encouraging team members to contribute ideas and suggestions•Evaluated team performance regularly, created performance goals, providing constructive feedback and recognized accomplishments•Collaborated closely with other division chiefs to develop integrated strategies that leveraged strengths of each team for overall organizational success

•Developed and implemented plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts•Assisted the Government with acquisition planning, modification execution, and program support•Identified, assessed, monitored, and mitigated risk throughout the program life cycle•Tracked, managed and quality checked Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables•Led integrated teams to achieve milestones in system development, production, and testing •Led an integrated product team through kick-off, project initiation, planning, system development and testing, execution, monitoring, controlling, and the close out phase•Synchronized with external agency points of contact required in the accomplishment of document coordination review, development and updating of the following but no limited to documents, System Engineering Plan (SEP), Life Cycle Management Plan (LCMP), Test Plan, System Development Pan and Risk Management Plan•Provided program management services to support Program Management Reviews (PMRs), System Requirements Reviews (SRRs), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), and other associated program meetings and conferences•Assisted the Government in the development and justification of budget estimates and justification which are submitted to Congress each year•Participated in determining requirements, forecasting, distribution, and redistributing materiel in support of assigned budget and/or program areas

Warner Robins, Georgia, United States

•Requested and assigned to provide administrative support to Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) Branch Materiel Leader (ML)•Responsible for office operations running smoothly, implemented and oversaw procedures to carry out administrative duties• Managed the daily/weekly/monthly agenda and arranged new meetings and appointments.•Planned and processed travel using Defense Travel System (DTS)• Reconciled travel vouchers•Scheduled and facilitated quarterly Program Management Reviews (PMR)• Monitored and tracked branch tasker for on time completion•Appointed Records Management Custodian for AF DCGS Branch, used Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS)•Conducted quarterly administrative audits to ensure accuracy and federal compliance•Maintained Employee Personnel Records (EPR)• Composed correspondence, prepared reports and documents, drafted memos, received, and made necessary corrections to correspondence• Prepared and distributed communications•Perform database administration including monitoring and management•Maintained and ordered office supplies

Warner Robins, Georgia, United States

Develop and monitor budgets for weapon systems programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.Prepare long-term financial plans, including budget estimates, forecasts, and funding requirements for projects.Coordinate with program managers and stakeholders to align budgets with project needs.Analyze project costs, track expenditures, and identify variances between planned and actual costs.Implement cost control measures to ensure spending remains within budget constraints. Track program metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and milestones to monitor program financial health. Work on budgetary processes required for funding appropriations, such as Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) in the U.S. Department of Defense. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, guidelines, and accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, FAR). Provide documentation and support for audits or financial reviews, addressing any findings or recommendations.Maintain accurate records of all budget and financial activities for transparency I and accountability.dentify financial risks associated with weapon systems programs and develop mitigation strategies.Conduct financial assessments of potential risks, such as cost overruns, delays, or scope changes. Act as a liaison between financial teams, program managers, and stakeholders to communicate budget status and changes.Provide guidance on financial impacts of program decisions and advise on financial trade-offs. Participate in meetings and briefings, presenting budget status and financial analysis to leadership. Identify opportunities for process improvements in budget management and reporting.Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Excel).Strong understanding of government budgeting processes and regulations.Familiarity with weapon systems development, acquisition, and lifecycle costs.

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