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One deep financial analyst position that supports AFOSI Field Investigative Region 8 Area of Responsibility. Self-starter and works independently amongst multiple financial programs. Responsibilities include oversight of $1.5M budget in support of criminal investigations and counter-intelligence operations. Develops budget estimates and spend plans, justifies unfunded requirements, provides status of funds briefings to Senior Leadership for key decision support. Processes purchase requests and coordinates accounting process with multi-bases, monitors civilian pay, reimbursement program, manages Defense Travel System, interprets and enforces fiscal policy and guidance. Financial liaison with multiple agencies such as Air Force Global Strike Command, Space Systems Command, and Space Operations command.

Lead financial analysis liaison for the United States Air Force Academy's Dean of Faulty Research Office. Managed a team of 5 financial analysts and coordinated with 24 research centers consisting of aerospace engineering, space, cyber, readiness, strategic studies, and warfighter support. Responsible for an $39M Research and Development budget annually in support of USAFA becoming the nation's top funded research institute. Led a one million dollar effort and collaborated with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to build Colorado's largest space telescope. Oversaw USAFA's Advanced Cooperative Agreement Program and helped lead $14M in grants for the USA's top universities.

Advised and assisted the Headquarters Commandant and the Commander for the Special Operations Command Central Forward Headquarters. Provided real-time financial analysis to SOCOM Senior Leadership to enable key decision support while in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Spartan Arrow. Independently worked in financial management and air transportation programs while working with local expeditionary base agencies and provide daily personnel and inventory accountability reports. Lead coordinator in food sustenance resupply missions for special operations forces in forward operating locations. Worked in a joint environment, collaborating with the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and allied partners such as the Royal Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, and Royal Australian Air Force.

Travel Pay Non-commissioned Officer in Charge. Responsible for all travel inquiries as well as lead auditor for all travel pay entitlements & reimbursements for military members and civilian employees. Lead Agency Program Coordinator & certified Charge Card Manager for the United States Air Force Academy. Base manager in ensuring the proper use of official travel for the Government Travel Charge Card.Provided financial support to 8,000 plus active duty military, civilians, contractors and cadets. Interpreted laws and regulations concerning pay and allowances. Gave customer service via face to face, email, and telephone. Focal point in military pay operations from computing, auditing and processing as well as voucher balancing. Managed LeaveWeb , separation and indebtedness actions. Well-versed with the Joint Travel Regulation and assisted with travel voucher completion, travel audit and Defense Travel System. Briefed FM information in base wide setting. Coordinated documents with the Air Force Financial Servicer Center and resolves returned submissions and inquiries

Lead customer service representative for all military pay and travel inquiries supporting 4000 air base group personnel. Resolved pay issues and coordinate with the Air Force Financial Services Center for prompt payments. Managed military members relocations and ensure members in-process and out-process accordingly during Permanent Change of Station moves. Audited pay & travel entitlements of military members and provided due process for over payments. Interpreted Joint Travel Regulation policies and provided travel guidance for temporary duty travel for all personnel. Trained 6 junior airmen in my organization on customer service policies and procedures. Lead cashier for disbursing operations and accounted for $3M in US government funds in support of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) mission sets.

Determined propriety of funding and certified fund availability. Recorded, reconciled, and verified entries into automated systems on accounting documents. Certified and processed payment and collection vouchers. Maintained appropriated funds, accounting records, and files. Scheduled, prepared, verified, and submitted financial reports. Provided customer service and financial analysis for various organizations, vendors, and the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. Reconciled funding authority with accounting records. Reviewed financial data for accuracy and resolved discrepancies. Performed audits and reviews as required by Air Force directives. Utilized financial management decision support techniques to deliver sound financial advice to all levels of leadership

Over 100+ hours of help desk experience on a production network, experienced in resolving printer issues, managed application and PC hardware trouble tickets. Balanced competing priorities while managing help desk, PC projects, labs and academic studies. Provided assistance for the Computer System Technology program instructor, such as application installation, preventive maintenance, Altiris deployment solution monitoring. Performed inventory and maintenance an Excel sheet of information systems. Installation, relocation and /or modifications of workstation, monitors and peripherals, relocate existing equipment. Handled software installation, maintenance as well as modifications according to management directions. Deployed Anti-virus solutions, Panda Cloud Office Protection.

Provided help desk on a production network, resolving printer issues, managed application and PC hardware trouble tickets, inventory check and solving complex problems.

Responsible for providing continuous customer service at a major attraction theme park during the winter holiday season. Additional responsibilities included providing maintenance and restaurant upkeep as part of a team, assist restaurant patrons in locating major attractions within the park as well as following park closing procedures at the end of the day.

Responsible for the clean-up of any waste or spills at local dog shows and conventions. Worked as a team-lead and other duties included organize breaks, assigned duties within the team and provide customer service throughout the duration of the event.