Results-oriented Program Analyst with extensive experience at Naval Sea Systems Command, specializing in Foreign Military Sales and strategic planning. Successfully led $5M award-to-base fee conversions, utilizing strong analytical capabilities and effective communication to enhance business processes and promote collaboration. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and proficiency in agile methodologies, ensuring successful project outcomes and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Analyst
Naval Sea Systems Command
Washington , DC
10.2015 - 12.2020
Acted as Contract Officer's Representative (COR) overseeing contract functions related to Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
Provided expert guidance to customers in planning, execution management and evaluation of FMS case contracts.
Facilitated international defense deals through strategic contract negotiations.
Performed thorough assessments to determine the financial needs, staffing levels, and technical specifications of FMS cases essential for procurement evaluation.
Ensure contractor compliance with contract-required documentation to facilitate successful contract award.
Ensured timely dissemination of concise and reliable reports for key stakeholders in maritime programs.
Oversaw execution and management of $5M award-to-base fee conversion process.
Management Analyst
General Services Administration, GSA
Washington, DC
08.2014 - 10.2015
Oversaw documentation and reporting across project and functional activities.
Spearheaded coordination of CAP internal project monitoring tool to enhance operational oversight.
Served as liaison between human resources and CAP project management team.
Directed eBuy open implementation while adapting quickly to a new system.
Engaged in daily scrums to assess progress and provide updates.
Supervised and guided a team of two in creating a Common Acquisition Platform tracking system.
Implemented change management strategies to align with CAP goals.
Defined and maintained interact group for CAP Activity Address Code (AAC) Community.
Developed OMB site code for Address Codes (ACs) and Department of Defense Activity Address Codes (DoDAACs).
Cultivated strong connections with customers and key stakeholders.
Incorporated agile principles into project workflows.
Program Analyst/COR
Army Publishing Directorate
Fort Belvoir, VA
01.2013 - 08.2014
Led the management of the Configuration Control Board (CCB) with exceptional professionalism.
Streamlined recording processes to accurately track technical updates affecting the Army Publishing Directorate Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS).
Proactively identified and mitigated obstacles in acquisition program operations.
Defined objective, formulated policies meeting Army Publishing Directorate needs.
Facilitated collaboration with industry experts and DoD affiliates to align development plans with program objectives.
Crafted acquisition strategies upon receiving requirements from diverse DoD stakeholders.
Monitored and analyzed configuration management product deliverables to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.
Ensured vendor compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures on contracts through detailed monitoring.
Collaborated with Army Publishing and contractor counterparts to align operations with Enterprise Content Management Services program guidelines.
Appointed Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) managing procurement for Army Publishing Directorate.
Managed financial, timeline, and performance elements of ECMS contract through Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System (PPBES) expertise.
Managed the entire lifecycle of all project submissions related to Army policies.
Directed updates and maintenance of extensive Army-wide staffing tables, enhancing database accuracy.
Acted as subject matter expert for initiatives like Same-Sex Domestic Partner Benefits policy updates, Secretary of the Army Awards Program, and publishing format tool proof of concept.
Acted as lead policy analyst to coordinate subject matter expertise for senior level review.
Created standardized briefings on APD policy and coordination.
Briefed Headquarters Department of the Army Principal Officials and staff elements on staffing policy compliance.
Spearheaded the Secretary of the Army Award Program, driving efficiency and program optimization.
Assembled diverse representatives from the Headquarters Department of the Army staff to evaluate recommended winners.
Received the 360 Degree Leader Award for surpassing expectations.
Program Analyst
Army Publishing Directorate
Fort Belvoir, VA
01.2011 - 12.2012
Managed project tasks and conducted comprehensive analysis of 125 policy publications.
Enhanced policy and editorial review process, emphasizing consistency.
Directed key operational updates while serving as Acting Branch Chief during supervisor's absences.
Coordinated authentication of policy publications with Executive Director, Army Headquarters Service.
Demonstrated exceptional communication capabilities to engage effectively across diverse organizational levels.
Represented agency at meetings both internally and externally.
Coordinated and managed initiatives supporting Foreign Military Sales under the Army Publishing Directorate.
Awarded Time-Off for exceptional policy review and resolution of legal issues.
Enhanced overall review process for publications focusing on consistency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
National Louis University
Chicago, IL
06-2001
Skills
Feasibility studies background
User acceptance testing
Strategic planning
Requirements gathering
Business process improvement
Effective communication
Attention to detail
Teamwork and collaboration
Improve procedures
Professional Training
2019 - Foreign Military Sales Case Management Excellence Certificate Program
2019 - Foreign Military Sales Transportation Course
2019 - Case Reconciliation and Closure Course
2019 - SCIP/CEPT/MISIL Course
2018 - Case Development Fundamentals/DSAMS Workshop