Eric Michael Brown
Greenwood,United States
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Budget Analyst (GS-12)
Department of the Army
01.2021 - Current
- Assist with Budget Execution for the HQ, MEDCOM S8 Budget Execution Division with the responsibility for generating reports to support programming, budgeting, controlling, and administering the use of appropriated funds. Support Budget Execution Team with ensuring full and accurate execution of $150m in Office of Secretary Defense (OSD) funding, Operation and Maintenance (OMA) funding. Utilize GFEBS, Power BI, FMIS, and Resource Distribution Management Tool (RDMT) on regular basis for effective management of the MEDCOM Budget Execution Division daily operations. Analyze funding estimates for SR. Leaders PBAC to prevent duplication and to reconcile with current levels of expenditures and anticipated changes in any funding levels throughout the FY. Generate and review Status of Funds (SOF) out of GFEBS to ensure execution is on glide path year-end. Responsible for utilizing GFEBS and Power BI on daily basis to accomplish multiple financial tasks to include, conducting financial research, and develop reporting tools to analyze data.
- Hours Per Week: 50
- Supervisor: Katja Davis – (210)-466-5897
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Program Analyst
Army National Guard
09.2018 - 01.2023
- Primary duties consist of applying financial regulations and standard operating procedures in the primary financial system GFEBS (General Fund Business Enterprise). Develop COA (Courses of Action) when faced with budgetary constraints during fiscal year. Present Sr. Leaders with financial data that assist with allocating resources through analyzing estimates to eliminate duplication and to reconcile with current levels of expenditures and anticipated changes in administrative programs. Responsible for preparing and executing monthly spend plan and Senior Program and Budget Advisory Committee (PBAC). Provide analysis and solutions when faced with financial discrepancies.
- Hours per week: 40
- Pay Grade: GS-0343-09
- Supervisor: Jared Harper (801) 919-7798
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
AGR-Active-Duty Guard: Budget Analyst
Department of the Army National Guard
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Manage and Execute Army OCO Funds for theatre operations within the Army CENTCOM. Responsibility for programming, budgeting, controlling, and administering the use of appropriated funds, to include authorizing the use of such funds by the program directors for the accomplishment of approved programs. Responsible for ensuring full and accurate execution of $500 million in Office of Secretary Defense (OSD) funding, Operation and Maintenance (OMA) funding for ARCENT. Perform accounting functions to ensure receipt of MIPR acceptance. Administers travel permissions as the Lead defense travel administrator. Maintain government purchase cardholder accounts for seven brigades.
- Hours per week: 60
- Supervisor: MSG Marquitta Newett: (317) 318-5919
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Administrative Assistant
INARNG-JFHQ-IN
09.2011 - 09.2018
- Responsible for inputting Time and Attendance into the. Defense Civilian Pay System (DCPS). Review and manage Flying Hour Program Statutory Budget Guidance to include operations, policies, procedures, and internal controls of the program. Review fuel expenses, receipts and financial reports to reconcile charges posted in Accounting Systems. Lead Defense Travel System Administrator and Reviewing Official for personnel traveling under State Aviation Pay and Allowances dollars. Assist in managing pay and allowances in Automated Funds Control and Orders System (AFCOS, DTS and making purchase request/ military interdepartmental purchase request in General Fund Enterprise (GFEBS). Provide program assistance and guidance to training personnel in the operations and maintenance of various automated systems. Provide guidance on scheduling travel and maintain proper schedule for State Army Aviation Directorate office. Review administrative requirements and Human Resource Regulations.
- Hours per week: 40
- Pay Grade: GS-0303-07
- Supervisor: MG Winslow, Timothy (317) 247-3276
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Accounting Technician
Defense Finance & Accounting Service
10.2016 - 07.2018
- Primary duties consist of research, customer collaboration, and cash balancing of General Fund Enterprise Business System(GFEBS) on a full range of accounts and types of transactions that support analyzing and applying accounting principles in clearing unmatched accounting transactions for multiple General Ledger accounts ensuring the unmatched accounting transactions are cleared in accordance with DOD legislation guidelines identified in the DoD FMR adhering to any agency established internal controls. Process on average bi-weekly production 350%, far exceeding the standard while providing timely, quality customer service. Enter data into the applicable systems compare transaction entered to those intended and corrects invalid/incorrect entries. Periodically screens files for accuracy and compatibility. Receives extracts, records and balances data in automated systems. Communicate with other DFAS departments which included being designated the primary point of contact for IMCOM HQ and National Guard HQs which encompasses clearing high-dollar unmatched transactions that require high expectations regarding timeliness, ability to identify corrective action, and effective communication. These initiatives resulted in improved customer service procedures within the team. Compile data for audit reliability and accuracy, perform analysis, and make necessary corrective actions ensuring internal controls are adhered to. Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite, General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS), Defense Cash Accountability System (DCAS), Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), Electronic Document Access (EDA), Corporate Electronic Document Management System (CEDMS), Operational Data Store (ODS) queries, and ODS Web. Lead on projects from management which required problem solving, flexibility, resiliency, extensive research, and diligent with paying close attention to detail. Frequently asked to provide training, mentorship, and technical assistance to new and existing coworkers including the Team Lead. Lead Technician for on cite customer workshops, working on GFEBS UMTs as the subject matter expert for NG HQs and State Department UMTs. Selected to assist NG HQs Canceling Year Workshop which led to the reduction of UMTs by over 50%.
- Hours per week: 40
- Supervisor: Darryle Swartzlander (317) 212-0120
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Component Administrator
Defense Finance & Accounting Service
07.2015 - 10.2016
- Provide Component Administrator customer service to FM Certification identified employees within the DoD FM Certification Program at DFAS Human Capital Office. Ensure certifications meet the DOD required standard prior to certification approval or denial. Ensure FM Certification workforce is accounted for through daily reports and metrics. Daily collaborated with other DFAS employees and supervisors to ensure employee is effectively working on completing their FM Certification on time. Reviewed and approved on a bi-weekly basis over 400 FM Certifications which led to 100% of the DFAS initial population FM Certification complete. When FM Certifications were denied due to not meeting standard outlined by the DoD FM Certification Program and Human Capital FM Certification Business rules, collaborated with the DFAS employee at various DFAS cites communicating the corrective action needed to get the employee FM Certified. Provided process improvement with the FM Certification review excel template which led to increased production of FM Certification reviews.
- Hours per week: 40
- Supervisor: MSG Rafael Lorenzo (317) 212-1510
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Air traffic Controller-Shift Leader GCA Duties
Department of the Army Udairi Army Airfield
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Provide the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic to all aircraft operating within the Udairi Aircraft Radar Recovery Safety Zone (UARRSZ), to provide Instrument Metrological Conditions (IMC) recovery to aircraft operating in Support of (ISO) Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and to provide 24-hour MEDEVAC support.
- Hours per week: 60
- Supervisor: SSG Blackburn, Benjamin (8-438-3366)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Budget Assistant (Active-Duty Guard)
INARNG JFHQ-IN
10.2010 - 09.2011
- Review status of funds from budget reports to effectively account for Army appropriated funds on various Lines of Accounting, Approving official on Defense Travel Authorizations, and meeting the demands of pay order request for all missions in the state. Input purchase requisitions and run status of funds reports in (GFEBS) General Fund Enterprise Business System. Review, analyze and help make determination on the allocation of funds based regulatory guidance and the annual planned budget guidance set by our state. Review Correspondence and respond administratively to funding request within supporting MACOMS.
- Hours per week: 45
- Supervisor: Tom Barnard (317) 247-3108
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Multi-Disciplinary studies, Multi-Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA, United States05.2011
Skills
- Budget planning
- Report preparation
- Monthly reporting
- Budget forecasting
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
Certification
- FM Certification Level II LMS 2020-05
- I have taken Accounting 1 & 2 in college as well as business administration that are equivalent to one year of work experience in the budget administration field.
- Financial Management Technician Course Camp Parks, CA 2018-05
- Enhanced Defense Financial Management Training Course Indianapolis, IN United States Professional 2016-03; working on completing CDFM Exam 2 and 3
- NGRM-102 Little Rock, AR United States Professional 2015-03
- Major: Budget Analyst/Activity Managers Course
- Health and Human Resource Manager Online Course Indianapolis, IN United States Professional 2014-06
- Army Air Traffic Controller School Fort Rucker, AL United States Technical or Occupational Certificate 2013-10
- Earned Distinguished Honor Graduate at Ft. Rucker Air Traffic Controller School by scoring highest academically, displaying exceptional Leadership in class # 13-021.
- ALC (DL) Online, MA United States Professional 2012-02
- Overall score 90% percentile.
- WLC Ft. McCoy, WI United States Professional 2011-07
- Fiscal Law Little Rock PEC, AR United States Technical or Occupational Certificate 2011-11
- Intro to Resource Management Little Rock PEC, AR United States Technical or Occupational Certificate 2011-10
- Defense Travel System Training Camp Atterbury, IN United States Technical or Occupational Certificate 2011-01
- DTS Training for state user access.
- Human Resource Specialist Ft. Jackson, SC United States Technical or Occupational Certificate 2004-07
- Completed College Level Accounting 1&2 at Ashford University in 2008
Timeline
Budget Analyst (GS-12)
Department of the Army
01.2021 - Current
AGR-Active-Duty Guard: Budget Analyst
Department of the Army National Guard
03.2019 - 01.2020
Program Analyst
Army National Guard
09.2018 - 01.2023
Accounting Technician
Defense Finance & Accounting Service
10.2016 - 07.2018
Component Administrator
Defense Finance & Accounting Service
07.2015 - 10.2016
Air traffic Controller-Shift Leader GCA Duties
Department of the Army Udairi Army Airfield
10.2013 - 10.2014
Administrative Assistant
INARNG-JFHQ-IN
09.2011 - 09.2018
Budget Assistant (Active-Duty Guard)
INARNG JFHQ-IN
10.2010 - 09.2011
Bachelor's Degree - Multi-Disciplinary studies, Multi-Studies
Liberty University