Deon McCurchin
Jessup,MD
Summary
Certified Release Train Engineer (RTE) with a proven track record of leading cross-functional Agile teams to deliver over 35 Epics, achieving a 95% on-time completion rate. Expertise in acquisition lifecycle management, risk mitigation, and logistics modernization, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency. Recognized for implementing innovative procurement strategies and fostering stakeholder engagement to drive continuous process improvements. Strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills, excelling in fast-paced environments and committed to exceeding expectations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisory MPA - Operations Manager
Department of Energy, Geothermal Technology Office
Washington, DC
03.2024 - Current
- Directed development and execution of $118M Annual Operating Plan, managing $594M strategic investment portfolio aligned with OMB priorities.
- Standardized budget execution processes, reducing PALT by 40% and mitigating risks in $15M cloud initiatives.
- Led SAFe Agile acquisition delivery for $13M+ GTO IT energy portfolio, achieving 95% on-time completion for 35 Epics across four Agile teams.
- Coordinated with project managers to deliver over two enterprise IT systems, utilizing JIRA for PM Bridge implementation, enhancing operational efficiency by 35%.
- Implemented energy program analytics dashboards, identifying $9M in cost avoidances and decreasing vendor disputes by 65%.
- Established compliance controls during budget formulation, eliminating 100% of audit findings in FY24 to meet FISMA and FITARA requirements.
- Mentored five early-career acquisition staff, increasing certification rates by 60% through workforce development model.
- Oversaw monthly HR audits for 57 personnel, ensuring compliance with contract laws and federal ethics standards.
Director of Resource Management
Department of Justice, U.S. Marshals Service (USMS)
Arlington, VA
05.2020 - 03.2024
- Led high-performing teams of over 35 federal and contractor staff, integrating resources across four business units to enhance operational efficiency by 30%.
- Directed planning and execution of IOD program initiatives, managing 15 project charters and metrics, accelerating delivery timelines by 25%.
- Oversaw fiscal stewardship of annual budgets exceeding $140M, ensuring financial integrity across multimillion-dollar IT portfolios while improving reporting accuracy by 20%.
- Supervised a team of 45 IT professionals in audits on conflict of interest policies, achieving a 25% compliance improvement within one year.
- Architected enterprise IT modernization strategies, enhancing system resilience by 35% through data management and application lifecycle improvements.
- Identified regulatory compliance frameworks that improved organizational vigilance and reduced audit findings by 15%.
- Directed e-procurement operations for IT acquisitions, achieving 100% regulatory compliance and accelerating procurement timelines by 30%.
- Developed leadership training workshops for over 50 IT staff, resulting in a 40% reduction in issues escalated to senior management.
IT Finance Manager
Library of Congress - Chief Information Officer
Washington, DC
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Provided strategic financial leadership for ITFM and TBM divisions, supporting $198M LOC digital strategy.
- Implemented verification process that reduced error rates by 30%, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Managed user accounts and access controls for online assessment platforms, reducing setup time by 40%.
- Analyzed IT CPIC investments against benchmarks; presented detailed financial reports to senior leadership.
- Conducted assessments of IT infrastructures, deploying new technologies that increased efficiency by 25%.
- Instituted systematic software project review process, resolving 95% of potential ethical conflicts.
- Collaborated with Contract and Grant Divisions to improve procurement reporting and contractor evaluations.
- Developed and trained IT staff on verification techniques, increasing project turnaround times by 40%.
Lead Budget Analyst
Department of Energy, Energy Strategy Policy Analyst
Washington, DC
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Directed strategic planning and execution for ESPA programs encompassing planning, programming, budgeting, finance, and administration; provided executive oversight of financial management, acquisitions, and internal controls, resulting in increased fiscal accountability and optimized resource allocation across energy initiatives.
- Managed the Corporate Planning System (CPS), developing and reconciling Working Capital Fund (WCF) budget requests and tracking obligations for National Laboratory activities, ensuring precise budget execution and enabling strategic investment decision-making.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive Status of Funds reports to ESPA leadership, delivering real-time financial transparency that enhanced leadership responsiveness and strengthened strategic resource planning.
- Oversaw fund source organization and monitoring of a $110M annual budget; conducted monthly briefings for Division Leaders, Branch Chiefs, and Senior Executives to elevate program visibility and drive informed decision-making on financial and operational priorities.
- Planned, assigned, and adjusted short-term work priorities for staff; developed detailed work schedules that accelerated project timelines and ensured consistent attainment of program goals.
- Prepared WCF Interagency Agreements and supported Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) STEM internship and fellowship programs, advancing national science education objectives and fortifying the STEM workforce pipeline.
- Delivered strategic financial analysis, performance tracking, and programmatic reporting to senior leadership; strengthened evidence-based decision-making and ensured alignment of program initiatives with DOE mission priorities.
Site Security Analyst
Serco North America
Bethesda, MD
03.2010 - 03.2017
- Led compliance efforts for OMB A-123/130 and Department of Navy, enhancing audit readiness by 20% through thorough risk assessments and control documentation.
- Managed monthly audits and HR compliance for 15 employees, ensuring 100% adherence to Title 5 U.S. Code while increasing regulatory knowledge by 30% through targeted training.
- Streamlined IT support workflows, resulting in a 25% reduction in product deployment time and improved user satisfaction.
- Oversaw TASS system management and user training, achieving an 18% increase in system adoption and strengthening site security operations.
Pay and Personal Support
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN 69 | United States Navy
03.2002 - 03.2010
- Led enterprise-wide human capital planning, conducting weekly financial analyses to improve forecasting accuracy by 25%.
- Standardized financial SOPs that reduced processing errors by 18% and enhanced collaboration across departments.
- Delivered comprehensive HR advisory and benefits counseling with 100% accuracy in compensation and retirement processes.
- Strengthened transition support services focused on compliance, significantly improving service member readiness.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Columbia, MD08-2015
Associate of Science -
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL06-2009
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix
Columbia, MDSkills
- FAR/DFARS compliance
- Contract management
- Source selection and evaluation
- IT acquisition strategy
- Vendor negotiation
- SAFe Scrum Agile implementation
- Program increment execution
- Risk management framework
- Budget formulation and execution
- Performance metrics development
- Cost estimation and analysis
- Capital planning and investment control
- Financial auditing and controls
- Resource allocation optimization
- ERP systems expertise
- Cloud acquisition strategies
- Data visualization tools
- IT governance and integration
- Process automation and improvement
- Cross-functional leadership
- Stakeholder communication skills
- Mentorship and development programs
- Strategic planning initiatives
- Conflict resolution strategies
Certification
- OMB Circular A-123 Internal Controls Training (risk management and compliance)
- Contract Officer Representative - Level 1 and level 2
- Federal Appropriations Law (Comptroller/OMB focused)
- Technology Business Management (TBM) Certification
- Federal Budget Process Certification (Management Concepts or GAO course)
- FedRAMP / FITRA Training and Security Compliance Fundamentals
- Coursera – IBM Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (Complete 4/2025)
- Coursera – IBM Generative AI Prompt Engineering Basic (Complete 4/2025)
- Coursera – IBM Build AI Powered Chatbots Without Programming (Complete 5/2025)
- Coursera – Certified associate in project management (CAPM) (Complete 5/2025)
- Coursera – Project Management Methodologies (Complete 5/2025)
HEADLINE
Operations and Finance Strategist | Leadership of Programs, Workforce Modernization, and Technology Innovation.
Veteran's Preference
10 Point, United States Navy, March 5, 2002 - March 4, 2010; Honorably Discharged. TOP SECRET ELIGIBILE.
IT System Modernization
- Technology Business Management, IT Financial Management analytics
- UFMS (Unified Financial Management System)
- FDAP (Financial Data Analysis and Presentation System)
- Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
- PeopleSoft, ServiceNow, Data Visualization Tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Access for data modeling, reporting)
- ERP Systems (SAP FI, SAP PS, SAP MM) – Project Management Bridge
Timeline
Supervisory MPA - Operations Manager
Department of Energy, Geothermal Technology Office
03.2024 - Current
Director of Resource Management
Department of Justice, U.S. Marshals Service (USMS)
05.2020 - 03.2024
IT Finance Manager
Library of Congress - Chief Information Officer
05.2018 - 05.2020
Lead Budget Analyst
Department of Energy, Energy Strategy Policy Analyst
03.2017 - 05.2018
Site Security Analyst
Serco North America
03.2010 - 03.2017
Pay and Personal Support
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN 69 | United States Navy
03.2002 - 03.2010
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science -
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix
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