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Diane Gray

Washington,DC

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence in project management in accounting, analyzing, auditing and records management. Planning, managing, coordinating and overseeing survey programs or related analytic work with the Philadelphia region.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Payment Analyst

CFO, Finance Division, Travel Management Policy
Suitland, Maryland 20746
01.2020 - Current

Regional Survey Manager

U.S. Census Bureau, Philadelphia Regional Office
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
06.2021 - 10.2021

Acting Regional Survey Manager – PI2 & AHS

  • Supervised 100+ staff across multiple departments, including training, case assignment, payroll management, and scheduling, ensuring operational efficiency and staff performance.
  • Led inter-department action teams to enhance field survey interview methods, implementing both qualitative and quantitative approaches and ensuring real-time, continuous data collection.
  • Managed Helpdesk/Service Desk operations for the region; triaged and resolved incident tickets using the Remedy Work Ordering system as the first point of contact for IT support.
  • Evaluated and recommended electronic information systems (hardware, software, and equipment) to optimize data input/output processes, performed corrective actions, and supported automated systems such as ROSCO.
  • Registered and tracked network client equipment in the software/asset management system, ensuring accurate inventory and system functionality.
  • Performed statistical analyses using FQM reports, producing actionable insights and recommendations for program operations.
  • Implemented survey methodologies to enhance data accuracy and reliability. Trained 100+ team members on data collection procedures and survey tools, fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Oversaw quality control measures for data collection, maintaining high standards of integrity and precision.

Regional Technician

U.S. Census Bureau, Regional Census Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
12.2019 - 06.2021
  • Independently managed large-scale census and post-enumeration survey operations to meet established legislative, budgetary, and production goals. Applied program management principles to develop operational schedules, monitor costs, and ensure timely completion of eight-week production cycles.
  • Supervised 300+ field employees, including 7 field supervisors and quality assurance
  • Auditors, ensuring adherence to survey protocols, data validation standards, and quality control procedures. Communicated work assignments and provided technical guidance to maximize operational effectiveness.
  • Analyzed workflow processes, staffing levels, payroll utilization, equipment distribution, and training metrics to improve enumerator productivity by 5–20% above national benchmarks. Identified operational challenges and implemented corrective actions to maintain data integrity and production targets.
  • Monitored regional overtime budgets, resolved time and attendance issues, and ensured compliance with fiscal controls. Conducted staffing analyses and provided recommendations for recruitment, hiring, and workforce adjustments consistent with allocated budgets.
  • Provided daily written and oral reports to Field Quality Management teams and regional leadership regarding production status, survey data integrity, and emerging operational risks. Participated in recurring stakeholder meetings to clarify operational requirements and resolve complex field issues.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting/Business Administration

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

Associate of Science - Accounting/Business Administration

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA

Skills

  • Large-Scale Census & Survey Planning
  • End-to-End Statistical Project Management
  • Complex Data Analysis & Interpretation
  • Survey Operations Monitoring & Quality Control
  • Fieldwork planning and coordination
  • Timeline and resource allocation
  • Monitoring response rates
  • Imputation strategy planning
  • Validation and consistency checks
  • Planning, managing, coordinating and overseeing survey programs or related analytic work with the Philadelphia region

Timeline

Regional Survey Manager

U.S. Census Bureau, Philadelphia Regional Office
06.2021 - 10.2021

Financial Payment Analyst

CFO, Finance Division, Travel Management Policy
01.2020 - Current

Regional Technician

U.S. Census Bureau, Regional Census Center
12.2019 - 06.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting/Business Administration

Capella University

Associate of Science - Accounting/Business Administration

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College