Lead Associate/Deputy Program Manager DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) Sept 2015 – present Contractor Deputy Program Manager supporting the Office of Information and Technology (OI&T), Office of Architecture, Strategy, and Design (ASD) Office of Technology Strategies (TS) program. Supervise team in development of technical design patterns, monitoring and assessing technology trends and identifying potential impacts to VA. Manage and update design patterns, the VA Enterprise Technology Strategic Plan (ETSP) and IT Roadmap based on continuous user feedback and assist customers in adoption and use of technology patterns and models. Develop and implement the overarching plan and framework for managing VA’s enterprise data. Lead a team of over 60 project team members overseeing technical tasks focusing on Technology Services, Technical Governance, Technical Products (Design Patterns and ETSP) and the Ruthless Reduction Task Force (RRTF).  Provide day-to-day execution support of deliverables and tasks, leadership, scope management, schedule management, quality control, client management and resource alignment.

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. is a global strategy and technology consulting firm providing services to major international corporations and government clients around the world.Program Manager/Task Lead Lead a team of 18 project team members leading technical tasks focusing on IT cost optimization opportunities in five workstreams. Leading the analysis of Information Technology (IT) optimization opportunities focused around people, processes and technologies. Deputy Program Manager/Task Lead and Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the Office of Operations, Security and Preparedness (OSP), Integrated Operations Center (IOC) Common Operational Picture (COP) Systems Development and IOC COP Sustainment (March 2014) programs.Ensure Agile/Scrum software development methodologies are followed.Led all Operational Readiness Review (ORR) and National Release documentation design and content Conduct requirements analysis, user testing and launch of the COP application.Task Lead managing the Information System Contingency Planning Assessment (ISCPA) Program providing an enterprise-wide Business Impact Analysis, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment for agency's Office of Information Technology (OIT).Built requirements and managed the launch of the first ISCPA Cold Fusion/Java web application (2011) and Continuity Database tool (2012) for use in over 250 facilities and for over one thousand users. Designed new modules for development.Evaluated IT Contingency Plans (ITCP) and Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP) for National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) compliance.Developed and published the first agency handbook on IT Contingency Planning.Edited the draft DHS Security Essential Body of Knowledge (EBK): A Competency and Functional Framework for IT Security Workforce Development to promote the improvement of education, training and professional development efforts across the discipline of IT security.

Direct client support for the Office of Operations Support: Mission Assurance & Security Services (MA&SS) Strategic Planning and Resources (SP&R), Information Technology Security, and Personnel Security and Investigation (PS&I) Programs.Updated annual MA&SS strategic plan and fiscal year priorities.Developed annual program management training for 30+ senior managers to instruct them on current program planning templates, strategic planning initiatives, and budget administration. Task Lead for Training and Awareness Program; stood up new program for 600+ employees; implemented Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) compliance training program and training curricula for each functional role within MA&SS; develop detailed training lifecycle/process maps/spreadsheets outlining training budget needs assessment and expenditure tracking. Built training Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and policy guidance documents.Coordinated high-priority Data Protection and Encryption meetings, in response to May 2006 Veterans Administration data security incident. Handled all IT security-related inquiries, documentation and follow up on behalf of the IT Security Customer Support and Enterprise Risk Management Board (CSB).Developed program cost estimates; spend plans, and monthly financial updates. Identified and defined requirements for project infrastructure design and implementation. Coordinated, facilitated and documented periodic program status meetings; agenda preparation and summaries identifying fiscal and calendar action items. Tracked, reported, and analyzed program funding status to document outstanding issues, inconsistencies, and provide resolutions.Developed WBS, POA&M's, and program plan management templates for data mining.Prepared program status documentation for presentation in Strategic Planning sessions, Business Performance Reviews (BPRs) and Quarterly Performance Reviews (QPRs).

Directed program development and implementation for 35 programs annually for 14,000 participants, including hiring and training of seasonal and full-time program directors. Oversaw development and management of three multi-million dollar program budgets. Supervision and oversight of Education Department (60 persons) including development of policies and procedures, emergency response coordination, professional development and training, staffing and general oversight.

The National Youth Leadership Forum is Envision EMI’s second largest client. The NYLF/LAW is a unique hands-on program for honors high school students interested in a law career.Developed schedule structure and content for 8 six-day long educational conferences on the law in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, CA. Supervised the hiring and training of 20 temporary staff three times annually. Coordinated all media inquiries concerning the programs. Facilitated annual Board of Advisors meeting and maintained contact throughout the year.

Directed program development and implementation for 35 programs annually for 14,000 participants, including hiring and training of seasonal and full-time program directors. Oversaw development and management of three multi-million dollar program budgets. Supervision and oversight of Education Department (60 persons) including development of policies and procedures, emergency response coordination, professional development and training, staffing and general oversight.

•Assisted in establishment of new office in Islip, NY. •Screened, tested and placed applicants in temporary clerical or industrial assignments.•Identified and recruited new business, conducted sales calls.