Alicia Modzelewski
Springfield,VA
Summary
Strategic thinker known for improving risk frameworks and enhancing compliance protocols. Recognized for taking a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues. Laser focused on optimizing processes and enhancing organizational performance. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks effectively in fast-paced environments. Skilled in synthesizing complex information and producing actionable insights. Offers extensive experience in bringing stakeholders together to solve complex problems. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional writing and briefing skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Program Analyst
U.S. Agency for International Development
Washington, DC
03.2021 - Current
- Office of Human Capital and Talent Management, Workforce Planning (HCTM), Policy and Systems Management Division, Program Team
- Website: https://www.usaid.gov
- Manage audit activities; track status and timelines; identify, coordinate with, and assemble subject matter experts for interviews; draft management responses to audit reports and closure requests with evidence of progress made against recommendations
- Advise and provide recommendations to higher level management based on knowledge of HCTM's programs, functions, and objectives, and findings from audits and evaluations
- Oversee annual exercise to review internal controls to comply with the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA) of 1982
- Responsible for implementing risk assessments and writing correction action plans to mitigate internal control deficiencies
- Foster culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team feedback and suggestions on process enhancements
- Promote enterprise-level risk management practices and help instill strong culture focused on protective policies and procedures
- Coordinate closely with HCTM's ten functional centers and USAID Bureaus, Independent Offices and Missions to obtain their technical input and get executive talking points and briefings through the necessary clearances
Senior Program Analyst
Cape Fox/Eagle Health
Washington, DC
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Client: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Office of Human Capital and Talent Management (HCTM). Policy & Accountability Team
- Website: https://capefoxfcg.com/subsidiaries/eagle-health/
- Researched, wrote, and revised USAID-wide Human Resources (HR) policies, procedures, guidance, and program standards related to the Foreign Service in several specialty areas; analyzed existing policy documents for accuracy and currency; determined changes needed; and prepared clearance packages
- Provided around-the-clock support to HCTM's COVID-19 HR policy working group, tracking and responding to inquiries from USAID's global workforce
Senior Management Analyst
MPF Federal
Fort Belvoir, VA
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Client: U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD/A&S), Human Capital Initiatives
- Website: https://www.mpfederal.com
- Lead analyst charged with identifying a marketplace talent management system for the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment which met her needs for succession planning, learning management, human capital analytics and strategic workforce planning as it pertains to the DoD Acquisition Workforce (170K people)
- Wrote briefings for the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment on the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund (DAWDF); DAWDF was created by Congress as a funding source ($400M+) for DoD to hire, train and develop and retain/recognize/reward the acquisition workforce.
- Analyzed proposals submitted by potential users of DAWDF to understand their requirements
- Monitored spending and execution rates for 34 fund recipients, to include the major military services and supporting defense agencies
- Contributed to the development of year-end comprehensive report for Congress which details where DAWDF funds were invested and the impact of those investments
- Charged with ensuring that the DAWDF Program was prepared for a Pentagon-level audit
Strategy Analyst
Society for Human Resource Management
Alexandria, VA
10.2016 - 03.2018
- Website: https://www.shrm.org
- Defined the organizational strategy by analyzing the competitive market and identifying ways to enhance the membership value proposition
- Assisted with developing and executing the strategic plan in accordance with a three-year planning cycle and annual refresh
- Performed internal environmental scans and synthesized trends into actionable insights to inform development of the business operating plan
- Enhanced overall business strategy by conducting thorough market research and competitor analysis.
- Collaborated with the Chief of Staff, Chief Human Resources Officer, Senior Vice Presidents and mid level managers to create, track, and report status of strategic initiatives and business operating goals
- Evaluated and reviewed performance against performance targets and outlined obstacles to meeting those targets
Presidential Management Fellow/Program Analyst
U.S. Department Of Justice
Washington, DC
01.2013 - 10.2016
- National Security Division, Executive Office and Office of Strategy Management and Development
- Website: https://www.justice.gov
- Communicated complex information to leadership at the National Security Division, to include Assistant Attorney General, Deputy Assistant Attorney Generals, Chief of Staff, and Deputy Chief of Staff
- Conducted all-source research and performed data analysis for topics of interest to leadership
- Estimated operational requirements and made recommendations to senior leadership regarding resource allocations through close consultation with the division's Budget and Human Resources staff
- Wrote the annual employee viewpoint survey, executed the survey, and conducted analysis of the resultant data to identify trends and improvement areas regarding employee morale and engagement
- Aligned the organization to priority initiatives resulting from the annual employee viewpoint survey; facilitated regular Priority Goal Reviews with managers across the organization to promote progress
- Identified processes to be reengineered to increase efficiency and mitigate bottlenecks
- Managed projects through the project lifecycle, to include collecting requirements, assessing costs, documenting processes and procedures, identifying process gaps, writing action plans and other artifacts, and successfully implementing the plan
Associate
Booz Allen Hamilton
Washington DC
05.2008 - 06.2010
- Client: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Intelligence and Analysis
- Website: https://www.boozallen.com
- Advised a DHS senior executive and Deputy National Intelligence Officer on a critical infrastructure protection project as directed by the Executive Office of the President
- Contributed to high level interagency meetings as primary DHS delegate and ensured compliance with operational requirements
- Led a working group of 30 stakeholders from a range of federal departments and agencies in writing standard operating procedures which delineated the stakeholders' respective roles and responsibilities in the event that the infrastructure was compromised
- Authored documents and briefings which were reviewed by interagency principals and deputies and contributed to reports provided to the National Security Council and the Homeland Security Council
- Organized a regional conference for law enforcement and intelligence officials from seven states to receive tailored briefings on public safety topics
Military Intelligence Officer/Defense Planner
U.S. Air Force Reserve
Headquarters, U.S. European Command (Germany)
04.2007 - 03.2008
- Website: https://www.airforce.com
- Prepared briefings and written assessments to answer requests for information from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the leaders of the U.S. European Command and U.S. Central Command
- Researched strategic topics of interest, wrote intelligence summaries for local commanders, responded to requests for information, and helped to gather requirements for daily intelligence collection
- Led antiterrorism effort with law enforcement and counterintelligence personnel to prevent potential security situation that would negatively impact U.S. relations with NATO and host countries
- Established relationships with foreign counterparts through diplomatic engagements
- Evaluated open-source intelligence sources to corroborate classified reporting, increasing report accuracy and credibility
- Utilized intelligence collection platforms and analysis techniques to identify and document intelligence gaps
Education
Master of Public Administration -
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA05.2012
Master of Business Administration -
Webster University
St Louis, MO02.2017
Bachelor of Science -
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA05.1999
Skills
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Strategic planning
- Strategy alignment
- Business process improvement
- Cross-agency/function collaboration
- Intelligence analysis
- Technical writing
- Executive consulting
Distinctions
- Recognized by USAID/HCTM for exceptional management of FY 2022 FMFIA annual certification process, Sept 2022
- Recognized with award by USAID/HCTM as a high performer, Aug 2022
- Recognized with award by USAID/HCTM as a high performer, Aug 2021
- Recognized with award by DOJ/NSD as a high performer, Oct 2015
- Completed the prestigious 2-year Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF), April 2015
- Recognized by Attorney General Holder for DOJ/NSD strategic planning efforts, Dec 2014
- Recognized with award by DOJ/NSD as a high performer, Sept 2014
- Recognized with DOJ's Assistant Attorney General for National Security Award for Outstanding New Initiative, Feb 2014
- Selected among 9K applicants as a Presidential Management Fellowship Finalist, Feb 2012
Professional Development
- Workforce Planning Seminar: Strategies to Support Organizational Needs, Oct 2017
- Decision Support: Building New Analytical Skills Course, Feb 2015
- Project Management for the Office Professional Course, July 2014
- Advanced Budget and Appropriations Process Course, Jan 2014
- Congressional Briefing for Presidential Management Fellows Course, July 2013
Timeline
Senior Program Analyst
U.S. Agency for International Development
03.2021 - Current
Senior Program Analyst
Cape Fox/Eagle Health
03.2020 - 03.2021
Senior Management Analyst
MPF Federal
05.2018 - 02.2020
Strategy Analyst
Society for Human Resource Management
10.2016 - 03.2018
Presidential Management Fellow/Program Analyst
U.S. Department Of Justice
01.2013 - 10.2016
Associate
Booz Allen Hamilton
05.2008 - 06.2010
Military Intelligence Officer/Defense Planner
U.S. Air Force Reserve
04.2007 - 03.2008
Master of Public Administration -
University of Pennsylvania
Master of Business Administration -
Webster University
Bachelor of Science -
Boston College