Cory Hoveskeland
Medical Lake
Summary
Seeking appointment as a Budget Officer, GS-0560-12 where I can leverage over 14 years of Air Force service in financial management, program oversight, logistics, and resource allocation to provide strategic fiscal leadership, ensure mission readiness, and optimize resource utilization.
Over 14 years of Air Force service in program and resource management, logistics, and budget execution. 5+ years managing budgets for federal programs and private businesses, including account balancing, expenditure tracking, and budget justifications. Proven ability to interpret DoD, ANG, and federal financial guidelines and apply them to operational decision-making. Experienced in preparing and delivering budget briefings, financial justifications, and unfunded requirements to senior leaders. Skilled in leading teams, training personnel, and supervising execution of fiscal responsibilities across diverse environments. Active SECRET clearance, adaptable across both military and civilian financial systems.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Financial Manager
01.2015 - Current
- Managed accounting and budget execution for three privately owned businesses using QuickBooks and Expensify.
- Conducted audits, balanced accounts, and tracked expenditures exceeding $500K annually.
- Created financial reports, projections, and budget justifications for owners, mirroring federal budget analysis practices.
Medical Service Corps Officer / Financial & Resource Management Leader
United States Air Force
07.2011 - Current
- Led $100K+ transition of medical systems from MEDCOI to AFNET servers, ensuring compliance with DoD IT financial and security requirements while aligning resource allocation with mission needs.
- Served as key advisor to senior leadership during COVID-19 pandemic; coordinated interagency relations, optimized supply and equipment distribution, and executed budget adjustments to maintain mission capability.
- Developed and executed multiple budget reports and analyses for leadership, aligning program requirements with fiscal law and DoD financial regulations.
- Delivered training and guidance to staff on financial/resource management procedures, improving compliance rates and audit readiness by 20%.
- Authored budget justifications and defended unfunded requirements at wing-level financial working groups (FWG).
Vehicle Fleet Supervisor
United States Air Force
Fairchild AFB
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Supervised fleet budget execution and preventive maintenance program for 30+ vehicles; ensured compliance with Air Force standards and reduced cost overruns by 15%.
- Trained and evaluated personnel on resource accountability and government purchase card (GPC) use, strengthening financial stewardship and reducing misuse risk.
- Maintained accurate financial and maintenance record systems to support quarterly budget reviews and audits.
Lead Vehicle Mechanic
United States Air Force
Spangdahlem AB
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Oversaw program budgets for seasonal rebuild operations; streamlined supply acquisition and execution, cutting procurement delays by 25%.
- Revitalized combined tool crib accountability system, reducing inventory discrepancies to zero and enhancing audit compliance.
- Coordinated with leadership on execution of budgeted resources for operational readiness exercises.
Vehicle Maintenance Journeyman
United States Air Force
Osan AB
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Executed records reviews and financial compliance inspections, correcting discrepancies and ensuring zero deficiencies in quarterly audits.
- Managed unit’s participation in readiness exercises requiring rapid reallocation of resources; ensured uninterrupted mission support.
Vehicle Maintenance Apprentice
United States Air Force
Minot AFB
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Developed baseline knowledge of Air Force budgeting and logistics processes.
- Member of Minot AFB Honor Guard; managed travel and operations resources for 100+ ceremonies, balancing schedules and expenses.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Eastern Washington University
A.A. - Practical Nursing Technology
Community College of the Air Force
A.A. - Vehicle Maintenance
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Budget Formulation
- Justification
- Execution
- Financial Reporting
- Analysis
- Resource Management System (RMS) Operations
- Cost/Benefit Analysis
- Scenario Planning
- Audit Readiness
- Compliance
- Supervisory Leadership
- Training
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- QuickBooks
- Expensify
- MHS Genesis
Security Clearance
SECRET (Active)
Veterans Preference
Yes
Professional Military Education And Training
- Health Services Administration Training, Ft. Sam Houston, TX, 2024
- Officer Training School, Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL, 2023
- Aerospace Medical Journeyman Training, Ft. Sam Houston, TX, 2019
- Vehicle Maintenance Journeyman Training, Pt. Hueneme, CA, 2012
- HAZMAT Operations, Yakima, WA, 2021
- Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Air University, Montgomery, AL, 2020
- Search & Extraction Training, Camp Dawson, WV, 2020
- Immunization Backup Technician Training, Fairchild AFB, WA, 2019
- Airman Leadership School, Fairchild AFB, WA, 2017
Personal Information
Citizenship: United States
Timeline
Vehicle Fleet Supervisor
United States Air Force
01.2017 - 01.2018
Small Business Financial Manager
01.2015 - Current
Lead Vehicle Mechanic
United States Air Force
01.2014 - 01.2017
Vehicle Maintenance Journeyman
United States Air Force
01.2013 - 01.2014
Medical Service Corps Officer / Financial & Resource Management Leader
United States Air Force
07.2011 - Current
Vehicle Maintenance Apprentice
United States Air Force
01.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Eastern Washington University
A.A. - Practical Nursing Technology
Community College of the Air Force
A.A. - Vehicle Maintenance
Community College of the Air Force