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Fort Meade, Maryland, United States

Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of the 902d Military Intelligence Group Intelligence Contingency Fund (ICF) operations program. Prepares and edits justification and impact statements for projected funds needed for all programs and assures data requests are formally and accurately documented. Researches, develops and prepares Group level policies and standard operating procedures governing the use and accountability of ICF. Conducts quarterly cash counts, reconciles expense reports, bank statements, and individual expense accounts. Tracks and monitors pay discrepancies and develops plans for corrective action to improve overall operations, understanding and timeliness. Reviews and analyzes past and present program funding expenses to ensure propriety and compliance with policies and regulations. Reviews fund usage and recommends appropriate transfer of funds to meet priority requirements and maintain balance of accounts. Manages transaction logs accurately recording when sub-vouchers are submitted. Maintains DD 577 Appointment/Termination Records and program training certificates. Prepares data and develops presentations to be used in briefings to senior leadership.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Managed the Defense Travel System (DTS) for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) (OUSD(C)) to include processing all administrative actions, reviewing and approving travel documents, providing desk-side support to 150 civilian and military personnel and delivering classroom and desk-side training to 10 Executive Assistants. Performed monthly analysis of budget execution and reconciled the accounting system of record to detect posting errors, DTS system errors, and timing difference between DTS and the accounting system. Developed cost conscious estimates for conference travel for OUSD(C) attendees and develops guidance to be approved by the Under Secretary of Defense, Comptroller. Performed budget formulation procedures and processes involving independent assessment and preparation of detailed analyses, budget estimates, special reports and other documentation for the OUSD(C) budget. Assembled prior, current, and future year program and budget data then formulates, analyzes, modifies, and interprets funding requirements to ensure consistency with policies, regulations, and directives of the OUSD(C), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congress. Developed detailed programming and financial planning justification and documentation for inclusion in the Program Objectives Memorandum and the President's Budget. Tracked budget execution and communicates with financial servicing and contracting offices located in the Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) and Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) to expedite processing on all spending actions to avoid lapses in operational support. Performed data analysis of the accounting systems of record for all appropriations to ensure proper recording of commitments and obligations.

Arlington

Supervised and coordinated all actions to support successful deployment, operations, and management of the Defense Travel System (DTS) for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) (OUSD(C)). Allocated funds to the DTS budget module ensuring lines of accounting were properly established and maintained in accordance with the Department of Defense Financial Management Regulations (DoD FMR) and Defense Finance and Accounting Service. Facilitated compliance audits and investigations for potential misuse, fraud, waste and abuse of travel funds in accordance with the DoD FMR. Analyzed, made recommendations, and provided reports on travel business processes and trends. Developed local policies, procedures, and internal controls for the OUSD(C) Travel Program. Drafted and presented travel budget estimates to division chiefs and program managers. Reviewed funding documents and accounting records for accuracy and completeness using government automated systems such as Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI), Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), and DTS. Generated obligation reports from government automated systems for transaction reconciliation. Monitored, tracked and verified obligations and expenditures occurred on a timely basis in accordance with regulatory controls and guidance. Researched and rectified unliquidated obligations (ULOs), ensuring compliance with business practices and federal government regulations.

Annapolis, Md

Supervised 6 Defense Travel Analysts for the Midshipmen Summer Training Travel Office at the United States Naval Academy (USNA). Successfully managed the creation and processing of 6,000 summer travel authorizations, vouchers, and local vouchers for summer training programs. Trained personnel on the utilization of the Defense Travel System (DTS), interpretation of Joint Travel Regulations, Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (DoD FMR), and Travel Management Center (TMC) flight booking procedures. Coordinated group travel reservations with the TMC inquiring the status of refunds, ticketing, flight cancellations and re-scheduling of flights for travelers as dictated by mission requirements. Assisted approving officials with all DTS related technical issues encountered during the review and approval process. Maintained and compiled historic travel data for program after action reports. Maintained various spreadsheets, trackers, and documents utilizing Google Drive.

Fort Gordon, Ga

Managed the 513th Military Intelligence Brigade (MI BDE) - Theater (T) Defense Travel System Help Desk and Government Travel Charge Card Program at Fort Gordon, GA. Assisted 1,100 travelers and approving officials with policy guidance on Joint Travel Regulation and Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation. Appointed as a Routing Official to review all authorizations, vouchers, and local vouchers processed within the DTS. Analyzed and audited all travel documents for the 513th MI BDE (T) for accuracy and propriety of expenditure of funds, ensuring payments were complete, accurate, and conformed to all applicable regulations. Served as the liaison between the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) submitting trouble tickets on behalf of the traveler.

Fort Gordon, Ga

Collected, consolidated, and maintained data in support of strategic planning to include: total curriculum hours, instruction hours, curriculum development hours, and material usage for monthly status reports. Provided and tracked instructor evaluations, scheduling of instructors, and logistical functions to coordinate temporary duty assignments and submit visitor requests for security clearance statuses. Maintained calendars, scheduled meetings and conferences, created and distributed administrative reports and memorandums. Coordinated space utilization and assigned classrooms based on course needs and requirements. Was responsible for the continuous upkeep of customer’s SharePoint, Wikipage and other databases. Created and distributed course ware for students and instructors to include: lesson plans, handbooks, handouts, and other various training materials. Assist in analyzing and developing improved policies, plans, methods and procedures for the customer’s fulfillment of local and external training requirements.

Pearl Harbor, Hi 96860

Served as the Organizational Defense Travel Administrator and Citibank Travel Agency Program Coordinator for the Navy Information Operations Command, Hawai'i. Directly supervised 12 Sailors while providing customer support regarding system operations, procedures, and entitlements for the Defense Travel System. Coordinated travel arrangements, submitted travel vouchers, and completed monthly expense reports for leadership. Managed DTS traveler profiles for over 450 military and Department of Defense personnel, ensuring proper system access and correct permission level assignment. Drafted, documented, and updated standard operating procedures. Responsible for the Government Travel Charge Card program execution, management, and day-to-day operations; advising superiors of GTCC misuse and delinquencies. Maintained Government Travel Card and training databases. Prepared and delivered monthly and bi-monthly reports to leadership regarding Government Travel Charge Card delinquencies; contributing to a less than 2 percent credit card delinquency rate.