Cynthia Shonola
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Seasoned Business and Financial Management leader with over 20 years of expertise in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Proven track record for implementing collaborative approaches and upholding commitment to excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Business Analyst
Internal Revenue Service
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Analyzed acquisition and financial data requirements for $150Mil+ via Integrated Financial System and Procurement for Public Sector System (IFS-PPS) to develop cost-effective solutions for contract procurement.
- Supported business development efforts by identifying opportunities for process optimization and cost savings.
- Prepared pre-award documentation for high-value, varied complex procurements, supporting seamless contract execution.
Senior Acquisition Analyst II
Federal Aviation Administration
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted monthly financial evaluations of 26+ vendor invoices, ensuring technical compliance and timely payment approvals in alignment with FAA policies.
- Reviewed and assessed 10+ candidate resumes monthly, ensuring alignment with labor category requirements for Task Order staffing.
- Supervised vendor deliverables and modification memos, streamlining contract officer approval processes and adhering to Knowledge Services Network protocols.
Senior Contract Specialist
Defense Health Agency
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Processed commercial acquisition actions in compliance with Defense Acquisition System policies, ensuring adherence to federal regulations.
- Contributed to monthly In-Progress and Integrated Baseline Reviews, providing critical acquisition updates to Resource Manager.
- Reconciled Actual & Open Commitment Reports, identifying potential Prompt Payment Act violations through weekly financial analyses.
Program Acquisition Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed and administered multiple firm-fixed price contract agreements and pre-award acquisition packages, ensuring the alignment of stakeholder engagement and timely delivery of contract deliverables.
- Spearheaded procurement requests exceeding $5M, resulting in successful execution of three IT-Statements of Work (SOW) agreements and a six-month contract extension.
- Developed Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), conducted market research for pricing justification, and delivered monthly financial reporting to support small business planning.
Human Resources Coordinator
Telecommunication Development Corp.
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Restructured pre-award procedures, reducing erroneous estimates and achieving $200K in cost savings.
- Facilitated efficient communication with stakeholders on recruitment project statuses.
- Executed contractor service agreements and onboarding processes, improving operational efficiency.
Grants Associate
Institute of Museum and Library Services
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Conducted diligent research to resolve financial inquiries and budgetary constraints associated with Research Funding Proposals and Pre-awards.
- Assisted in proposal evaluation and financial assessment for federal grant programs.
- Enriched efficiency of sub-recipient pre-award and post-award review processes, increasing administration accuracy by 18% and ensuring comprehensive inclusion of required documentation.
Junior Project Manager
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Streamlined procurement processes for a major railcar overhaul division, leading to a 40% quality service increase in the first quarter through meticulous process mapping and enhancement.
- Administered a capital budget of $420,000 for equipment and service purchase agreements, ensuring efficient allocation and utilization of resources.
- Enhanced bi-weekly payroll processing for over 800 employees, including union members, using the PeopleSoft 9.1 HR Information System, and effectively managed training plans leading to a 30% reduction in employee turnover.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Administration of Justice
Skills
- Contract Administration & Compliance
- Budget Reconciliation & Reporting
- Requirements gathering
- Agile methodology
- Stakeholder management
- Business process improvement
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Forecasting and planning
Accomplishments
- Saved $200K+ through process improvements and cost saving initiatives.
- Successfully managed $5M+ procurement projects, ensuring compliance and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by 18% through meticulous budget analyses.
Timeline
Senior Business Analyst
Internal Revenue Service
02.2024 - 03.2025
Senior Acquisition Analyst II
Federal Aviation Administration
01.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Contract Specialist
Defense Health Agency
01.2021 - 12.2021
Program Acquisition Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration
01.2019 - 12.2020
Human Resources Coordinator
Telecommunication Development Corp.
01.2018 - 12.2018
Grants Associate
Institute of Museum and Library Services
01.2017 - 12.2017
Junior Project Manager
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
01.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts -
Administration of Justice
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