Darlene Tice
California,MD
Summary
Senior Program Management Analyst specializing in acquisition lifecycle management and financial execution. Adept at developing procurement documents and coordinating Integrated Product Teams to support modernization initiatives. Committed to mentoring junior analysts and enhancing program performance through strategic financial oversight and risk management.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Program Management Analyst
Precise Systems
Lexington Park, USA
08.2024 - Current
- Provided acquisition, financial, and program management support to PMA-299, coordinating multiple IPTs to enhance avionics, communications, navigation, and mission systems modernization.
- Developed and managed annual fiscal-year budgets to align with acquisition programs and program execution requirements.
- Coordinated statements of work (SOWs), contract data requirements lists (CDRLs), procurement packages, and technical documentation to support modernization initiatives.
- Serve as primary program support for Communications, Navigation, and Computer/Data Handling IPTs.
- Collaborate with Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, government leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders during Technical Interchange Meetings, program reviews, and site visits.
- Track program risks, issues, schedules, and action items across concurrent acquisition efforts; provide recurring executive-level reporting.
Senior Program Management Analyst
StraCon Services Group, LLC
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Supported PMA-207 Tactical Airlift (C-130) acquisition programs by leading acquisition planning, managing financial execution, and ensuring procurement documentation compliance.
- Developed Procurement Initiation Documents supporting contract awards and modifications exceeding $100M annually.
- Prepared PIDs, funding documents, SOWs, and CDRLs while coordinating execution with Business Financial Managers and Contract Specialists to align project goals.
- Developed Spend Plan IDs using the Common Spend Plan Tool (CSPT) to support annual budget execution.
- Participated in executive financial reviews, acquisition milestone planning, and monthly program reviews to inform strategic decision-making.
- Mentored and trained junior Program Analysts.
Senior Program Management Analyst
Business Technologies and Solutions, Inc.
10.2020 - 06.2023
- Managed acquisition documentation for avionics modernization and propulsion initiatives, facilitating compliance with regulatory standards and project timelines.
- Coordinated procurement documentation for contract delivery orders valued at more than $100M annually.
- Conducted financial analysis and budget execution reviews to enhance accuracy of end-of-month reporting and inform program decision-making.
- Supported PMA-207 Tactical Airlift modernization efforts by coordinating acquisition, financial, and program management activities to ensure project alignment with strategic objectives.
- Supported executive briefings and program management reviews while ensuring compliance with DoD acquisition policies.
- Coordinated with engineering, contracting, logistics, and financial organizations to achieve program objectives.
- Maintained Over and Above Work Request tracking and program financial documentation.
Senior Program Management Analyst
Chugach Information Technology, Inc.
09.2004 - 10.2020
- Managed financial planning and execution for annual budgets exceeding $300M across multiple appropriations.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive spend plans for Weapons Procurement, O&M, RDT&E, and Ship Construction appropriations, ensuring alignment with budgetary goals.
- Liaised among Program Office leadership, business financial managers, contracting, and field activities to facilitate effective communication and decision-making.
- Led financial reporting for Executive Review Boards, Program Management Reviews, and senior leadership briefings.
- Developed budget defense materials, financial dashboards, and execution analyses supporting PEO and Resource Sponsor decisions.
- Coordinated multi-year unfunded requirements planning and investment prioritization, enhancing strategic alignment with program objectives.
- Managed VAMOSC financial reporting and OPOM database updates supporting long-range budget planning.
- Supported execution planning using Navy ERP, MOCAS, TOMIS, and related financial systems.
- Supported PMA-280 Tomahawk Weapons System, an ACAT I program, for 16+ years through comprehensive financial management, acquisition planning, and program execution support.
Program Analyst
DCS Corporation
02.1999 - 09.2004
- Managed procurement funding processes, financial ledgers, obligation tracking, and execution reporting to ensure compliance and accurate financial oversight.
- Resolved funding discrepancies with DFAS, Comptroller organizations, and Contracting personnel to maintain financial integrity and support program objectives.
- Produced budget documentation for PANMC and RDT&E appropriations to facilitate informed decision-making and resource allocation.
- Executed financial reporting processes using various systems to ensure accuracy and compliance. using ERP, MOCAS, STARS, COBRA, SAP, and PPBS.
- Supported PMA-201 precision weapons programs, including JDAM, JASSM, JSOW, and Small Diameter Bomb acquisition initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD 12-1997
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD 05-1992
Skills
- DoD Acquisition Lifecycle Management
- Program & Project Management
- Acquisition Planning
- Budget Formulation & Execution
- Financial Management
- Cost Analysis
- Earned Value & Financial Tracking
- Procurement documents
- Contract Administration
- SOW and CDRL development
- Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
- Risk & Issue Management
- Program Milestone Documentation
- Strategic Planning
- Annual budget development
- Common Spend Plan Tool (CSPT)
- Navy ERP
- MOCAS
- TOMIS
- OPOM
- WRAPS
- SAP
- STARS
- COBRA
- PPBS
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Executive Briefings
- Stakeholder management
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Certifications Training
- DAU Acquisition Level I (ACQ 101)
- DAU Acquisition Level II (ACQ 201A)
- Root Cause Analysis
- CDRL Training
- Common Spend Plan Tool (CSPT)
- Program Management Tool (PMT)
- Security Classification Guide Training
Professional Recognition
- Persist PEER Award
- EGI Team Top Hawk Award
- Precise Systems Constellation Award
Security Clearance
Active Secret Security Clearance
Technical Acquisition Systems
- Navy ERP
- Common Spend Plan Tool (CSPT)
- Program Management Tool (PMT)
- OPOM
- WRAPS
- TOMIS
- MOCAS
- SAP
- STARS
- COBRA
- PPBS
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Timeline
Senior Program Management Analyst
Precise Systems
08.2024 - Current
Senior Program Management Analyst
StraCon Services Group, LLC
07.2023 - 07.2024
Senior Program Management Analyst
Business Technologies and Solutions, Inc.
10.2020 - 06.2023
Senior Program Management Analyst
Chugach Information Technology, Inc.
09.2004 - 10.2020
Program Analyst
DCS Corporation
02.1999 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Maryland University College
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
College of Southern Maryland