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Arlington, Virginia, United States

Supports the Integrated Operations Division COS, leading various projects and initiatives that span Budget Formulation and Execution, Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Human Capital and Workforce Operations, Data Analytics, Governance, SharePoint Development, and Knowledge Management functions. Possesses expert historical knowledge of IOD budget complexities, organizational structures, missions, strategic goals, and performance measures. Improves efficiency across business processes including Budget, Workforce Operations, and Performance Management. Leads analytical studies to understand complex datasets in the development of multiple visualizations using Power BI and other knowledge management and visualization solutions, researches new and improved methodologies or techniques for understanding and communicating complex data, and develops and supports the release of interactive visualizations and dashboards that accurately synthesize and present complex data for leadership review and decision-making. Successfully leads and supports multi-year budget formulation and execution portfolios, providing expert program management and analysis of the Division’s annual budget approaching $250M, contributing to the IOD’s growth of over 200 positions and nearly $80M in baseline funding over a four-year period; or a 30% increase in positions and nearly 50% increase in funding. Develops clear and compelling budgetary visualizations and briefing materials that incorporate strategic programming and planning content for audiences including the IOD COS, Deputy Assistant Director, and Assistant Director, as well as the CISA Director, DHS leadership, OMB, and the Congress. Routinely briefs Senior Leaders on budget topics, requiring consuming, analyzing, and presenting complex data and clearly and concisely. Addresses routine, ad hoc questions, comments, or concerns from Division staff on topics such as general budget concerns, ability of funds, or other process questions.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Action Officer to the Director of the Office of Transformation, CISA 2020 Transformation Team, supporting actions and activities related to the National Protection and Programs Directorate transition to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Led or supported several initiatives throughout the CISA 2020 Transformation, while also implementing leadership initiatives to ensure the new Agency’s success.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Provided direct Program Management support to the NPPD Directorate of Management (DM) Director and Deputy Director on a variety of administrative and analytical activities. Led DM to produce professional, concise materials for executive level review and signature. Using my expertise in proofreading, editing, and plain language concepts, I reviewed and edited all incoming DM correspondence packages to ensure adherence to DHS and NPPD style guides, correspondence templates, staffing procedures, and proper grammatical standards. Consolidated and submitted multiple weekly DM status reports covering through the DM Director to NPPD Leadership, as well as numerous required reports and studies. Scheduled the Director of Management monthly NPPD-wide forum to address Management-relevant topics and issues. Lead planner for numerous DM-hosted NPPD-wide events and forums. Led the update to the DM File Plans in accordance with the DHS Records Schedules, NARA, and the GRS, as part of a Directorate-wide records inventory to update the NPPD File Plan. Represented DM on an NPPD Integrated Process Team with the goal of bringing NPPD’s records into compliance with DHS records management policies and procedures, and migrating all electronic records out of nascent and disparate file drives into a SharePoint platform solution.

Arlington, Va

Provided daily direct executive administrative management, oversight, execution, and quality control of DSCA Front Office operations supporting the Director, Deputy Director, Military Assistant to the Director, and Chief of Staff including scheduling and calendar management, protocol and meeting support, logistics and transportation planning, task management, and prioritization of actions while negotiating conflicting priorities and various demand signals from internal and external stakeholders. Developed and implemented standardized Agency-wide internal correspondence management processes improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency while adhering to established OSD, OUSD(P), and WHS guidance. Subject-matter expert and focal point for all DSCA administrative policies, procedures, and associated support functions, performing a wide range of assignments, studies, program management, and analysis to support the DSCA mission. Designed, managed, scheduled, and administered the DSCA Action Officer Training program, offering training to current and on-boarding staff that covers DSCA and OUSD(P) orientation; DSCA organization, programs, and functions; interaction with the DSCA FO; OSD writing standards; proper document formatting; DSCA and OSD administrative and correspondence policies, processes, and procedures; OSD and NARA Records Management principles; Security requirements; and other pertinent topics. Component Records Management Officer and liaison to OUSD(P), WHS, and NARA responsible for the management, review, and analysis of the DSCA records management program in accordance with NARA policies, WHS AI 15, other DoD published guidance, and all pertinent laws and Executive Orders. DSCA and DoD Issuances Program Manager responsible for monitoring the review, currency, and publication of DSCA-owned DoD Issuances in accordance with DoD and WHS Executive Services Directorate program guidance.

Arlington, Va

Direct contract support to the DSCA FO supporting the Headquarters Deputy for Administration in areas of increasing responsibility to provide executive-level administrative functions to the Director and Deputy Director. Tracked all upcoming Director and Deputy Director engagements and assigned the creation of read ahead materials, as required, ensuring DSCA leadership were sufficiently prepared. Reviewed and edited all Director and Deputy Director meeting preparation materials and correspondence for signature, action, or information ensuring adherence to DoD grammar and formatting standards as outlined in the DoD Manual for Written Material and Federal Government plain writing guidelines; proper coordination from DSCA Directorates, equitable DoD agencies and components, and the Department of State ensuring fair and accurate representation and alignment to DoD goals, objectives, and primary missions; and prioritization of actions while under time constraints, conflicting priorities, and demands from external stakeholders.Highly detail-oriented, routinely leveraged to review and edit presentations for format and clarity ensuring the production of streamlined, cogent products for DSCA leadership use. I prepared complex presentations and spreadsheets for weekly Director staff meetings and briefings to the Secretary of Defense, Members of Congress, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Acquired knowledge of DoD, OSD missions and functions, the military departments, and other agencies; extensive experience working in an international and senior joint military environment; expert knowledge of DoD writing and administrative standards and policies; a working knowledge of U.S. Government Security Cooperation policies, practices, and priorities; and an understanding of U.S. national security, foreign policy, and international relations issues and processes.

Full cycle recruiter for technical positions within the government contracting space. Conducted research and analysis on job requirement details and determined the best candidates for meeting requirements. Advised company executives on methods and procedures for researching possible contracts and candidates to ensure contract award. Managed company personnel databases to ensure contact information for current employees was updated.

Developed and managed daily and long-range schedules for two Principals to ensure requirements were met. Provided guidance and direction on Principals' mission strategy, goals, and priorities to the staff of 40 employees. Responsible for exercising discretionary judgment and confidentiality on personnel matters and matters of strategic importance to the Pricnipals. Liaison with administrative professionals and senior executives within the company and external stakeholders to ensure open communication and mission accomplishment. Responsible for developing and executing office administrative policies and functions to include file and suspense management, correspondence preparation, record keeping, and scheduling. Responsible for ensuring quality assurance for all correspondence to include proper use of grammar, technical vocabulary, format. Responsible for ensuring Principal's goals and mission objectives and company positions were adequately represented in all outgoing correspondence. Responsible for managing workload and expectations for office staff to include prioritizing and managing multiple tasks concurrently under aggressive timelines in a dynamic environment. Responsible for analyzing incoming actions and determining best method for completion. Responsible for new hire orientation manager ensuring new employees were seamlessly integrated to the team and the Firm. Expert daily use of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Upper Marlboro, Md

Communications Section Leader. Responsible for installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of all battlefield signal support systems and terminal devices including controlled cryptographic radio and satellite communication equipment, tactical combat radios, field antennas, tactical satellite radios, enhanced global positioning systems equipment, computers, and classified encryption devices. Provided technical support and training for use of all equipment.Unit Armorer. Responsible for accountability, maintenance, assignment, and distribution of all Unit weapons systems. Granted unaccompanied access to and sole key control custodian of facility arms, ammunition, and explosives vault. Subject-matter expert for arms vault physical security policy. Ensured compliance of physical security of arms vault in accordance with U.S. Army facility physical security requirements. Participated in security compliance inspections; noted and tracked deficiencies until corrected.Logistics and Supply. Assisted logistics and supply operations by conducting required monthly sensitive items inventories, equipment maintenance, and distribution and tracking of supply items. Forecasted supply requirements for Company trainings.Administration. Provided day-to-day office administration support for Unit Personnel, Training, and Operations staffs.

Recruited cleared technical candidates for the Federal and Intelligence Agencies. Conducted extensie research on various Internet and internal databases for candidates. Communicated with candidates to check availability and suitability for job requisitions. Developed, maintained, and administered a database of candidate resumes and tracked availability of candidates after initial contact.