Abby Kincaide
Washington
Summary
Analytical and strategic consultant specializing in process improvement, project management, stakeholder engagement, data analytics, and risk analysis. Demonstrated success in leading initiatives for government and public organizations, enhancing program effectiveness and developing monitoring tools for successful implementation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Senior Consultant
Guidehouse
Arlington
09.2022 - Current
- Drafted communication materials for a government program’s 5th Anniversary, including a press release signed off on by department leadership, developed social media materials, and supported blog post development.
- Spearheaded a storytelling initiative to demonstrate the local impact and success of government funded construction projects that improve recreational access. Initiative efforts included coordination with local and regional stakeholders, conducting virtual interviews, and blog development.
- Implemented a site visit initiative to provide clients with greater understanding of the program’s funded projects and their progress. Responsibilities included project management, data collection of project financials and assets to prepare for visits, and coordination of resources to ensure attendees were briefed on the visits schedule and background.
- Analyzed program fundings’ obligations and expenditures using Excel to investigate and visualize historical obligation and expenditures trends since program authorization. Initiative recommendations resulted in improved monitoring tools and procedures for client leadership to use to evaluate key program KPIs.
- Oversaw project management for a 12-member internal team, ensuring effective task tracking and assignment clarity.
- Coordinated congressional information requests, managed website updates, and developed briefing materials.
- Supported ad-hoc requests including congressional information requests, website updates, briefing materials, etc.
- Updated policy to support a federal program in maximizing the impact of taxpayer dollars
Consultant
Guidehouse
Arlington
09.2022 - 12.2025
- Identified automation requirements for customer risk assessment process and facilitated discussions with product owners to align requirements with government functions and database tools.
- Wrote epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria, translating business requirements into coding logic for software development team to enhance project clarity.
- Addressed software bugs and conducted QA testing within agile development team, clarifying tool requirements to develop automated government application.
Consultant
Guidehouse
Arlington
09.2022 - 12.2025
- Created an employee instructional manual to enhance understanding of acquisition procedures for contracting employees.
Consultant
Guidehouse
Arrington
09.2022 - 10.2025
- Led efforts to review the agency’s Assessable Unit (AU) Inventory, which drives Internal Control Reviews. Assessed organization's Inventory utilizing the COSO Internal Control and Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
- Performed a gap analysis to assess the current AU Inventory against strategic, operational, reputational, and financial risks. Synthesized qualitative and quantitative (i.e., financial statements) information into a final report, including a proposed Inventory, identifying risks associated with each Assessable Unit, and key personnel to mitigate each risk.
- Supported Business Process Reengineering efforts on agency risk analysis process. Executed a thorough analysis, engaged in stakeholder sessions, and analyzed various policies and procedures. Consolidated information into 250 requirements to reengineer the process, organized by core system, workflow, and data requirements.
Energy and Utility Associate
RCHemphill Solutions LLC
Virtual
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Conducted research and developed data-driven insights on COVID-19 impacts to U.S. electricity usage; authored research paper and briefing for firm president to recommend client strategy adjustments on energy usage and power sources.
- Developed excel database from client data using pivot charts, tables, and graphs to identify patterns in electricity usage, enabling client to meet consumer demand amid changes in workforce dynamics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economic Consulting And Public Policy Analysis
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05-2022
Skills
- Project management certification
- Policy Writing
- Data Analysis
- Internal Controls and Risk Analysis
- Urban ecology expertise
- Facilitator training
Certification
Certified Associate in Project Management
Affiliations
Volunteer, Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy - Washington, DC (2022 - Present)
Timeline
Senior Consultant
Guidehouse
09.2022 - Current
Consultant
Guidehouse
09.2022 - 12.2025
Consultant
Guidehouse
09.2022 - 12.2025
Consultant
Guidehouse
09.2022 - 10.2025
Energy and Utility Associate
RCHemphill Solutions LLC
05.2021 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Economic Consulting And Public Policy Analysis
Indiana University, Bloomington