Responsible for providing leadership and direction for the effective and efficient management of staff in area of Quality Assurance by ensuring staff are gainfully employed, have clear expectations, receive timely feedback, coaching, and performance appraisals, and are provided training and development opportunities.

Responsible for rapid familiarization of U.S. government policy, review of agency and contractor compliance with policy or best practices, and recommendation of appropriate improvements or reporting on mismanagement.Served as Analyst in Charge of audit of a DoD construction contract for the Afghan National Security University. Responsibilities include planning review, conducting analysis, and developing report message with the support of one staff member.Led the development and completion of SIGAR’s contract audit plan that was provided to members of the U.S. Congress to demonstrate how SIGAR is meeting its legislative requirements and will be used in directing the scope of all SIGAR’s future contract audits.

Responsible for quick familiarization with DoD and DoS policy, rapid but thorough assessments of compliance with policy, and recommendation of appropriate improvements or reporting on mismanagement, all under tight timeframes. Reports generally receive high visibility, including Congress, DoD leadership, and various press outlets.Regularly provide editorial and content comments for draft reports to ensure accuracy and applicability in report.Led two teams reviewing construction of primary healthcare centers and Iraq's Commanders' Emergency Response Program. Responsibilities included planning review, conducting analysis, supervising staff, and writing report. While still performing normal duties, assisted in the work of 4 other audit teams, ensuring that necessary information was gathered and audit reports were issued in a timely fashion.Served as independent reviewer on 3 reports, ensuring that information was accurate and reliable, conclusions were reasonable, and recommendations to DoD and others were appropriate.

Regularly analyzed and assessed compliance with federal policy, including DoD strategic and tactical plans, acquisition regulations, as well as implementation guidance for programs related to the war in Iraq, service acquisition, and management of the missile defense program. Independently developed two issue papers under strict deadlines, reviewing DoD's process for completing readiness assessments of Iraqi security forces.Served as a principle contributor to 6 reports and 5 Congressional testimonies; projects included high visibility topics, including use of reserve units in Iraq and Afghanistan, efforts to stabilize Iraq, status of Iraqi security forces, plans to develop a ballistic missile defense capability, and DoD acquisition of weapon systems and services. Briefed Congressional staff from Armed Services committees and Government Oversight committees multiple times on various topics and briefed a member of Congress on the status of Iraqi security forces. Received praise from management after all briefings for poise, organization, and briefing style.Supervised junior staff by setting expectations, providing regular feedback on core competences, and conducting performance evaluations.Maintained strong working relationships on teams and within other units throughout GAO.Regularly received excellent performance ratings and feedback from managers.

Independently developed an organizational briefing for the use of the Governor and his Chief of Staff. Performed administrative functions for the Chief of Staff. Assisted in the execution of the Governor's Inaugural Ball celebration, the Governor's Derby celebration, and the Governor's trip with guests to the Kentucky Derby.