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Aaron Houghton

Aaron Houghton

Troutdale,OR

Summary

Combat veteran and project management leader with 20+ years of experience overseeing multimillion-dollar federal and military projects, managing budgets up to $1B, and leading cross-functional teams of up to 15 in high-stakes environments. Awarded Meritorious Service Medal for leadership in Special Operations. Proficient in project management and financial systems, with expertise in cost forecasting, vendor management, compliance, and process optimization. Eager to apply strategic planning, stakeholder coordination, and operational excellence to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of data center construction projects.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Financial Systems Analyst

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Portland, United States
01.2020 - Current
  • Lead a team of 8 overseeing a $1B infrastructure portfolio for dams, levees, and waterways, managing budgets, schedules, and vendor contracts to ensure project delivery, akin to construction project oversight.
  • Administer CEFMS (Corps of Engineers Financial Management System, an Oracle-based ERP project management tool similar to Procore), managing finances, travel, and procurement for 1,500+ users, ensuring cost control and data integrity.
  • Oversee vendor contract management and payment resolutions for a $5M/year Government Purchase Card procurement program and a $50M/year capital expense program, akin to contractor bid evaluation and oversight.
  • Coordinate with engineers and HQ USACE Finance Center to develop financial models, track project milestones, and resolve issues, mirroring owner's project team coordination.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance through audit-ready financial reports and annual fiscal policy updates, supporting permitting and quality standards.
  • Conduct cost analysis and ad-hoc reporting for multimillion-dollar projects, identifying cost-saving opportunities and enhancing efficiency by 6%.
  • Recommend and implement IT system upgrades, improving project tracking and resource management capabilities.
  • Apply Lean methodology to streamline financial processes, reducing reporting errors by 12% and optimizing project budgets.

Chief of Resource Management Division

Defense Health Agency / U.S. Army Medical Command
Camp Zama, Japan
07.2018 - 01.2020
  • Supervised 15 analysts as Chief of Resource Management and Chief of HR, overseeing a $100M+ medical network using GFEBS (General Fund Enterprise Business System, an SAP-based financial management platform), managing budgets, schedules, and vendor contracts across 15 facilities.
  • Managed the Uniform Billing Office (revenue cycle management system), increasing collections by 30% through Lean methodology and optimized billing for empanelled customers.
  • Led DTS (Defense Travel System, a travel management tool like Concur) for 13 locations across Japan with 15
    distinct medical facilities, coordinating travel logistics for 500+ personnel, optimizing costs and compliance.
  • Oversaw a $5M/year Government Purchase Card procurement program, negotiating terms with American and Japanese vendors to ensure budget compliance, akin to contractor bid evaluation and oversight.
  • Negotiated complex labor agreements with Japanese contractors, resolving disputes for 500+ personnel, ensuring project continuity.

Chief of the Management and Analysis Branch

Defense Health Agency / U.S. Army Medical Command
Camp Zama, Japan
02.2010 - 07.2018
  • Led MEPRS (Medical Expense and Performance Reporting System, an Oracle based cost analytics platform),integrating financial data from GFEBS/SAP to enhance cost and performance reporting across 13 locations.
  • Managed DTS (Defense Travel System) for 500+ personnel, coordinating travel and logistics to ensure compliance and optimize project schedules.
  • Oversaw a $5M/year Government Purchase Card procurement program, negotiating terms with American and Japanese vendors to ensure budget compliance, akin to contractor bid evaluation and oversight.
  • Directed HR functions, including hiring and performance management, supporting operational efficiency for500+ personnel including American and Japanese medical professionals.
  • Implemented process improvements, enhancing project data quality by 8% and supporting multimillion-dollar project milestones.

U.S. Air Force Veteran – Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) Logistics

Air Force Special Operations Command
Moffett Federal Airfield / Nasa Research Center, CA
10.2001 - 02.2010
  • Directed logistics for multimillion-dollar missions with Air Force Special Operations Command, managing budgets, schedules, and resources in combat zones, akin to high-pressure construction project coordination.
  • Directed logistics planning for CJSOTF-N (Task Force Viking) during Operation Iraqi Freedom, coordinating resource delivery with Air Force Pararescue/CCT, Army Green Berets, Navy SEALs, and OGA elements in a multinational, high-stakes operation.
  • Deployed for Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, Northern Watch, Southern Watch, Joint Task Force Horn of Africa and PLAN Colombia, ensuring resource optimization under extreme conditions.
  • Awarded Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and Air Force Commendation Medal with Two Oak Leaf Clusters for exceptional leadership.

Education

Certification - DFMC2 - DOD Financial Management Level 2 Certification, Comptrollers Fiscal Law Certification, Extensive Professional Training in Finance And Analytics

United States Department of Defense

Graduate School Certification - Internal Control Administrator

Graduate School USA
Washington, DC

Additional Certifications - U.S. Army Medical Command Lean Leader Course

Defense Health Agency

Skills

  • Budget forecasting
  • Cost reduction identification
  • Financial modeling
  • Trend analysis
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • KPI monitoring
  • Executional planning
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • SQL
  • Microsoft Excel (advanced)
  • Ad-hoc reporting
  • Risk/opportunity identification
  • Monthly financial closing accuracy
  • Data integrity
  • Problem resolution
  • Internal controls evaluation
  • Cost analysis
  • Forecasting financials
  • Budget management
  • Analytical thinking
  • ERP system proficiency
  • Financial systems implementation
  • GAAP and IFRS expertise

Accomplishments

  • Managed financial systems for a $1B+ USACE portfolio, administering a system with 1,500+ end users and delivering precise forecasts and cost-saving strategies.
  • Led budgeting and analysis for a $100M+ medical network, enhancing efficiency through data-driven insights.
  • Awarded Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster for exceptional leadership in combat roles.

Languages

Spanish
Professional
Japanese
Limited

CV available

  • Detailed federal CV available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Financial Systems Analyst

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
01.2020 - Current

Chief of Resource Management Division

Defense Health Agency / U.S. Army Medical Command
07.2018 - 01.2020

Chief of the Management and Analysis Branch

Defense Health Agency / U.S. Army Medical Command
02.2010 - 07.2018

U.S. Air Force Veteran – Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) Logistics

Air Force Special Operations Command
10.2001 - 02.2010

Certification - DFMC2 - DOD Financial Management Level 2 Certification, Comptrollers Fiscal Law Certification, Extensive Professional Training in Finance And Analytics

United States Department of Defense

Graduate School Certification - Internal Control Administrator

Graduate School USA

Additional Certifications - U.S. Army Medical Command Lean Leader Course

Defense Health Agency

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