Carrie Sesney
Pasadena,MD
Summary
Dynamic HR Information Specialist with extensive experience at the National Security Agency, leveraging advanced Excel and SQL reporting skills to enhance payroll accuracy and streamline HR processes. Proven track record in data analysis and effective communication, driving improvements in staffing efficiency and decision-making through strategic insights and process enhancements.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Information Specialist / Program Manager
National Security Agency
01.2021 - Current
- Queried, validated, and corrected HR system records (HRMS, DCPS) to ensure payroll accuracy and eliminate employee pay errors, enhancing overall payroll integrity.
- Conducted UAT for HR systems, writing test scripts, and coordinating fixes with developers to improve system reliability.
- Managed and analyzed 100+ Excel workbooks for promotions and awards programs, creating dashboards for HR leadership to streamline program oversight.
- Generated and distributed SQL and Excel-based reports to stakeholders across the enterprise, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Authored SOPs to standardize payroll and HR reporting processes.
- Impact: Improved payroll accuracy, reduced anomalies, and accelerated reporting timelines for executive decisions.
Staff Officer / Team Lead
National Security Agency
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Led team in managing internal hiring initiatives and overseeing HRMS workforce data to enhance recruitment effectiveness.
- Produced applicant data reports and conducted workforce trend analyses to inform strategic staffing decisions.
- Impact: Increased accuracy of staffing processes and reduced HRMS record discrepancies.
HR Program Manager
National Security Agency
10.2015 - 01.2018
- Developed staffing guides and reports for HR leadership, enhancing decision-making with relevant metrics.
- Served as primary internal hiring contact for PeopleSoft upgrade, providing weekly staffing metrics and analyzing applicant data to inform recruitment strategies.
- Impact: Streamlined staffing processes and improved efficiency of hiring workflows.
HR Generalist
National Security Agency
San Antonio, TX
03.2013 - 10.2015
- Assisted employees and managers with HR policies, staffing, and performance processes to facilitate effective workforce management.
- Processed personnel actions and validated employee data across multiple HR systems to ensure accurate records.
- Impact: Ensured accuracy and consistency of employee data across HR systems.
Earlier Roles
National Security Agency
09.2004 - 03.2013
- HR Field Advisor, Executive Staff Officer, Geospatial Metadata Analyst (Iraq deployment), Office Manager.
- Oversaw payroll processes, ensuring accurate reporting and data analysis to support administrative functions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
B.S. - Applied Technology, Art, Artificial Intelligence
University of Maryland Global Campus
12-2025
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training -
National Security Agency
01-2022
Entry-Level Management Program -
National Security Agency
01-2015
Mid-Level Management Program -
National Security Agency
01-2014
IBM Cognos Training -
IBM
01-2012
SIGINT Analyst Support to Military Operations -
National Security Agency
01-2009
Skills
- HR data management
- Payroll systems
- HR reporting
- Recognition programs
- Process improvement
- Data validation
- SQL reporting
- Advanced Excel expertise
- Problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Promotion coordination
- Record maintenance
Awards
- Human Capital Outstanding Team/Project Award, 2017
- SECDEF Medal for the Global War on Terror, 2010
Security Clearance
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Timeline
HR Information Specialist / Program Manager
National Security Agency
01.2021 - Current
Staff Officer / Team Lead
National Security Agency
01.2018 - 01.2021
HR Program Manager
National Security Agency
10.2015 - 01.2018
HR Generalist
National Security Agency
03.2013 - 10.2015
Earlier Roles
National Security Agency
09.2004 - 03.2013
B.S. - Applied Technology, Art, Artificial Intelligence
University of Maryland Global Campus
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training -
National Security Agency
Entry-Level Management Program -
National Security Agency
Mid-Level Management Program -
National Security Agency
IBM Cognos Training -
IBM
SIGINT Analyst Support to Military Operations -
National Security Agency