Derek Baker
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
To leverage my extensive experience in project management, risk management, and financial management within the defense sector to serve as a valuable asset to any organization. I aim to utilize my proven track record of optimizing diverse management systems, fostering customer relationships, and driving team building to improve operational efficiency and stimulate organizational growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Enterprise Risk Manager
NATO
Norfolk, VA
03.2024 - Current
- Identified, assessed, and reported on enterprise risk management issues at the project, program, and portfolio level based of PRINCE2 and (AXELOS) Management of Risk management Architecture.
- Developed strategies to mitigate risk and reduce potential threats through the Management of Risk (MoR) framework.
- Conducted regular reviews of project and program internal controls to ensure compliance with NATO directives and regulations.
- Collaborated with leadership and stakeholders across 46 departments to manage risk within NATO objectives and outputs, reducing areas of risk exposure.
- Created and implemented policies and procedures to manage identified risks effectively based off NATO Policy.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to develop engaging presentations for Risk boards, comities, and other events.
Project Manager
Aeyon
03.2022 - Current
- Managed task orders and adeptly navigated contract modifications of Firm Fixed Price contracts, ensuring precise financial management aligned with contract funding
- Demonstrated expertise in preparing contract briefs like Monthly Status Reports (MSRs), and Contractor Performance Annual Reviews (CPARs), providing insightful revisions, and presenting detailed financial status reports from Unanet like Project Cost Summary for calendar year and contract year profitability
- Orchestrated the simultaneous management of project years using the Project Waterfall methodology
- Excelled in advanced Excel data analysis for accurate reporting and milestone tracking like burn rates, and hours used per month, which contributed to seamless project execution
- Led teams with distinction in human resources management, overseeing staffing, resource allocation, talent acquisition, approving timecards and leave in Unanet, and fostering positive team morale conducive to efficient project collaboration with software like Breezy and MS Teams
- Made significant contributions in Unanet to financial and contract oversight through the “People Planner” portion of Unanet for Budget vs
- Actual discussions, meticulous monthly invoice reviews of labor, ODC, and misc
- Lines for ensuring stringent contract compliance
- Completed financial health reports like the Monthly Profitability status report (MPSR) and briefing senior leaders on the project fully funded FTEs, contract year, deliverables, and any relevant updates on growth and client needs
- Skillfully engaged stakeholders and upheld quality assurance standards, maintaining robust communication with clients and leadership on-site and remotely
- Contributed to positive contract reviews and heightened client satisfaction
- Demonstrated expertise in understanding and meeting client needs, providing valuable recommendations, and developing standard operating procedures for a total budget execution of $1.4 Billion
- Collaborated with U.S
- Government Agencies and DoD entities to develop standard operating procedures and key performance indicator reports for localized commands
- Recognized for applying project management principles effectively in project planning, scope definition, and fostering efficient team collaboration, resulting in renewed contracts and successful execution of option years
- Achievements led to renewed contracts and successful execution of option years.
Financial Analyst
United States Marine CORPS
10.2017 - 03.2022
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership as a Financial Analyst in the United States Marine Corps, developing and executing budget processes for a $93 million budget, enhancing military financial operations
- Utilized expertise in business administration and financial management for meticulous financial management, strategic resource allocation, and accurate financial reporting, aligning with Marine Corps objectives
- Successfully implemented Oracle Software for the Defense Agency Initiative (DAI), managing complex software projects, and contributing to advancing military capabilities
- Led a multinational revenue accounting team in Japan, effectively managing the transition to a new financial reporting system and achieving a 100% completion rate in accounting execution
- Showcased strong leadership and financial management skills, with the ability to conduct thorough audits and optimize team performance in diverse, multinational environments, preparing for dynamic financial management roles.
Production Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
09.2012 - 09.2017
- Utilized Operational Risk Management (ORM) principles to oversee the management of assets exceeding $5 million, ensuring mission success and minimizing risk exposure in challenging military environments
- Developed and implemented mission-critical procedures, incorporating strategic planning and comprehensive risk assessments to enhance operational efficiency and safety
- Applied expertise in MS Office, particularly advanced Excel, to effectively document risk assessments, manage resources, and facilitate team collaboration, supporting informed decision-making processes
- Implemented compliance-based reporting systems and conducted audits to monitor financial systems, ensuring accuracy and adherence to government contracts, mitigating potential risks associated with regulatory non-compliance
- Leveraged strong analytical skills in project financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to support process improvement initiatives, enabling informed decision-making and optimizing resource allocation
- Demonstrated leadership, strategic management, and adaptability in dynamic situations, fostering a culture of professionalism and innovation to achieve organizational objectives while minimizing operational risks.
Education
MBA -
The Citadel-Tommy & Victoria Baker Business School
01.2022
BS- Business Administration -
University of Maryland University College
01.2019
Skills
- Unanet v22112
- Project Management
- Oracle EBS Software
- DoD Financial & Supply Systems
- Lean Sigma Six
- Microsoft Office Suite
- DAI
- SABRS
- AMPS
- GCSS-MC
- Risk appetite definition
- Risk modeling
- Operational risk management
- Enterprise risk management
- Data Analysis
- Computron Accounting Software
Affiliations
- American Society for Military Comptrollers
- The National Society of Leadership
Certification
- DOD Financial Management Certification Level 1, 2021
- Lean Sigma Six Yellow Belt Certification, 2015
- 30 Hour OSH General Industry Outreach Training, 2021
- Management Foundations Certificate, UMUC, Okinawa, Japan, 2019
Clearance
Secret
Personal Information
Title: Risk Manager
Timeline
Enterprise Risk Manager
NATO
03.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Aeyon
03.2022 - Current
Financial Analyst
United States Marine CORPS
10.2017 - 03.2022
Production Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
09.2012 - 09.2017
MBA -
The Citadel-Tommy & Victoria Baker Business School
BS- Business Administration -
University of Maryland University College