Alyssa Malcomson
Program Manager
Washington,D.C.
Summary
Strategic Program Manager with extensive government experience, recognized for leading high-impact projects, and managing large-scale budgets. Expertise in ensuring regulatory compliance while delivering measurable results under pressure. Proven skills in program management, financial oversight, and technology integration support the successful execution of mission-critical initiatives. Committed to adapting strategic leadership to drive sustainable organizational growth, amidst evolving challenges.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager - Border Security Domain Awareness
National Incident Command Center - Detail
Washington
03.2025 - Current
- Providing strategic leadership to the four subgroups and four resource teams, ensuring the efficient development and timely achievement of critical milestones, and the delivery of key deliverables.
- Spearheading complex interagency collaboration among the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), driving ongoing initiatives to achieve comprehensive situational awareness across land, maritime, air, and intelligence domains.
- Developing and implementing standardized gap assessment methodologies, producing actionable intelligence reports that continuously inform prioritized capability requirements, and strategic resource allocation decisions.
- Providing cross-agency and department leadership through authoring and delivering Requests for Assistance (RFAs), regular progress reports, executive-level briefings, and comprehensive documentation, facilitating informed decision-making, and enhancing operational transparency.
Program Manager, Science & Technology Directorate
Department of Homeland Security
Washington
11.2023 - Current
- Drives successful program execution, consistently achieving milestones and budget targets, while maintaining transparent communication with all stakeholders through regular meetings and updates.
- Cultivates strategic partnerships and interagency collaboration to promote DHS scientific objectives and resolve complex issues by fostering and managing robust stakeholder relationships through remote and active engagement, as well as direct collaboration.
- Facilitates stakeholder reviews at critical points during the life cycle of a program.
- Secured $1.77M in alternative funding, resolving critical budget constraints, and ensuring program continuity.
- Managed the development and integration of an advanced law enforcement digital forensics and data analytics tool, which has led to over 200 arrests in child exploitation cases.
Supervisory Grants Management Specialist
Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Washington
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive risk management framework, reducing financial discrepancies by 40%.
- Strategically managed multi-million-dollar grant portfolios, maximizing program impact.
- Developed and proposed strategic policy recommendations for grant management, driving the adoption of best practices, and ensuring alignment with evolving federal guidelines.
- Served as the ACL representative on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Grant Management Advisory Committee (GMAC), driving initiatives to improve grant compliance, minimize audit findings, and standardize the grant closeout process.
Management Analyst, OCFO
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Washington
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Strategically developed and implemented standardized internal controls and the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) template, refining processes and strengthening risk management practices, resulting in improved organizational performance.
- Streamlined cybersecurity compliance through the development of the Plan of Action & M template, ensuring strict adherence to security standards, and optimizing process efficiency
- Achieved a 50% increase in operational efficiency by strategically developing and implementing agency policies and procedures to ensure comprehensive compliance with federal financial regulations.
Grants Management Specialist
Department of Justice
Washington
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Oversaw a variety of grant programs, strategically managing operational and financial risks, while ensuring adherence to federal and agency laws.
- Conducted comprehensive grant audits, identifying key findings, and developing corrective action plans that improved program efficiency.
- Collaborated with the Office of the General Counsel and the Office of the General Advisory Counsel to develop and implement agency policies and regulations related to grant management, providing expert guidance on policy and regulatory matters.
Public Health Advisor
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin
Rockville
05.2016 - 07.2018
- Developed and implemented the SAMHSA Performance Accountability and Results System (SPARS), which includes a data visualization tool, and delivered comprehensive training programs, significantly improving program evaluation, data-driven decision-making, and staff proficiency in data management.
- Authored key sections of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) report, contributing to national-level public health research and policy development.
- Spearheaded collaboration with 24 agencies on national opioid initiatives, developing the Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS) training program, which expanded access to evidence-based substance use disorder prevention, and treatment services.
- Monitored multiple contracts as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), ensuring strict contractor compliance with performance standards and federal fiscal requirements, while managing OMB packages, and responses to FOIA and Congressional Requests.
- Oversaw the Grantee Review Board, conducting in-depth evaluations of programmatic and financial data, and directing subsequent actions—including technical assistance and corrective action plans (CAPs)—to align with agency priorities.
Education
Master of Public Health -
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD12-2015
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD06-2013
Skills
- Compliance and Risk Oversight
- Advanced Analytical Techniques
- Strategic Management Consulting
- Infrastructure Project Lifecycle
- Cross-Agency Collaboration
- Strategic Planning
- Operational Efficiency
- Financial Analysis
Additional Professional Experiences
Grants Management Specialist 08/2023 - 11/2023
U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) Fort Detrick, MD
- Ensured meticulous compliance with grant policies and regulations, conducting thorough reviews of award actions to maintain program integrity.
Program Support Specialist - Intelligence & Security 08/2022 - 11/2022
Department of Navy (DON) Washington, D.C.
- Provided strategic planning, policy, and resource recommendations, supporting senior leadership in critical decision-making processes.
Regulatory Project Manager 07/2019 - 02/2020
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Silver Spring, MD
- Managed the full lifecycle of Investigational New Drug (IND), and Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) applications, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and contractual obligations.
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridLanguages
English
Native language
Timeline
Program Manager - Border Security Domain Awareness
National Incident Command Center - Detail
03.2025 - Current
Program Manager, Science & Technology Directorate
Department of Homeland Security
11.2023 - Current
Supervisory Grants Management Specialist
Administration for Community Living (ACL)
11.2022 - 08.2023
Management Analyst, OCFO
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
09.2021 - 08.2022
Grants Management Specialist
Department of Justice
02.2020 - 09.2021
Public Health Advisor
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin
05.2016 - 07.2018
Master of Public Health -
University of Maryland, College Park
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Maryland, College Park
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