Dana Jacobs
U.S. Army Finance & Comptroller Officer
Tampa,FL
Summary
Successful Executive with over 18 years of demonstrated ability in delivering mission-critical results. Offering outstanding communication and cross-cultural team management skills. Ambitious team leader adept at creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders and effectively aligning with and supporting key business initiatives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Officer
U.S. Central Command
MacDill Air Force Base, FL
07.2021 - Current
- Handled administrative management, personnel issues and supply requirements for unit.
- Double checked travel logistics before movement.
- Implemented company policies, technical procedures and standards for preserving integrity and security of data, reports and access.
Contingency Budget Officer
U.S. Central Command
MacDill Air Force Base, FL
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Monitoring the distribution and execution of $6 billion in overseas contingency operations funds.
- Reviewed requests and prepared correspondence to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) for the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund, Border Security, Coalition Support Fund, Coalition Readiness Support Program, Lift & Sustain, and Commander’s Emergency Response Program requirements.
- Represented the USCENTCOM Resources & Analysis Directorate during Joint Staff planning for the Unified Command Plan transition of Israel from United States European Command to USCENTCOM .
- Recognized by General Kenneth McKenzie as a USCENTCOM Star Performer for July 2021.
Comptroller
173rd Airborne Brigade
Vicenza, Italy
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Reviewed and approved allocation and management of organization use of federal and state funding.
- Attended meetings regarding company portfolio and other financial examination and supervisory matters to offer insight into state of finances of organization.
- Served as advisor or consultant to management on bank supervisory issues, operational processes and other organizational matters.
Comptroller
Joint Task Force Bravo
Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Served as advisor or consultant to management on bank supervisory issues, operational processes and other organizational matters.
- Monitored financial institution performance and apprised relevant parties on banking matters.
- Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting on accounting activities.
Detachment Commander
B, 125th Financial Management Support Detachment
Schofield Barracks, HI
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Budget Analyst
U.S. Army, Pacific G-8
Fort Shafter, HI
12.2012 - 07.2014
- Created and updated expenditure reports in GFEBS.
- Submitted recommendations to budgets and forecasts for approval or disapproval.
- Compiled statistical data after each month-end closing.
- Monitored contracts and analyzed expenses to facilitate financial objectives.
Field Artillery Officer
U.S. Army
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
09.2008 - 05.2012
- Completed deployments to Iraq and Kuwait.
- Directed command and control operations during training and combat conditions.
- Trained fire direction, launcher, support, and ammunition personnel on individual and crew tasks to optimize deployment and maintenance activities.
Field Artillery Soldier
U.S. Army
Camps Stanley And Casey, Republic Of Korea
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Completed advanced individual training for career field qualification as the distinguished honor graduate with a 98.05% average.
- Won noncommissioned officer of the month and quarter honors in 2005.
- Selected for promotion to sergeant by panel of senior noncommissioned officers after 22 months of service.
Education
Master of Arts - Defense & Strategic Studies
U.S. Naval War College
Newport, RI 07.2018 - 06.2019
BBA - Finance
University of Houston
Houston, TX 08.1999 - 12.2002
Bachelor of Science - Maritime Administration
Texas A&M University - Galveston
Galveston, TX 08.1998 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 08.1997 - 05.1998
Skills
Conflict management
Process improvements
Negotiation
Staff Management
Organizational leadership
Relationship Management
Financial leadership
Risk management
Accomplishments
- USCENTCOM Star Performer for July 2021
- Received commendation medal for performance as lead directorate action officer for the Combatant Command Blank Slate Review in 2020.
- Earned Italian jump wings in 2017.
- U.S. Army Financial Management Captain's Career Course Commandant's List graduate (top 10%).
- U.S. Army Officer Candidate School Distinguished Military Graduate (top 10%).
- U.S. Army 13P Fire Direction Specialist Advanced Individual Training Distinguished Honor Graduate.
Affiliations
- Member of the American Society of Military Comptrollers
Certification
DoD Financial Management Certification, Level 2
Timeline
Executive Officer
U.S. Central Command
07.2021 - Current
Contingency Budget Officer
U.S. Central Command
07.2019 - 07.2021
Master of Arts - Defense & Strategic Studies
U.S. Naval War College
07.2018 - 06.2019
DoD Financial Management Certification, Level 2
12-2016
Comptroller
173rd Airborne Brigade
11.2016 - 06.2018
Comptroller
Joint Task Force Bravo
10.2015 - 10.2016
Detachment Commander
B, 125th Financial Management Support Detachment
07.2014 - 07.2016
Budget Analyst
U.S. Army, Pacific G-8
12.2012 - 07.2014
Field Artillery Officer
U.S. Army
09.2008 - 05.2012
Field Artillery Soldier
U.S. Army
01.2004 - 01.2007
BBA - Finance
University of Houston
08.1999 - 12.2002
Bachelor of Science - Maritime Administration
Texas A&M University - Galveston
08.1998 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Texas A&M University
08.1997 - 05.1998