Flora E. Williams
Mascoutah,IL
Summary
Experienced program manager with a proven ability to successfully manage information technology programs, lead projects, and guide professionals across diverse settings. Continuously recognized for enhancing organizational effectiveness and efficiency through strategic leadership that aligns operational processes and IT infrastructure to achieve cost savings, drive performance acceleration, and maintain strategic flexibility. Known for analytical and strategic thinking skills, consistently upholding the highest professional standards and personal integrity. Track record showcases expertise in managing technical systems and operational practices with proven results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Agile Lead / Cyber Analyst
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
Mascoutah , Illinois
10.2022 - Current
- Ensures Capability Provider teams (12) are following cyber standards along with CBC2 integration teams (15) in accordance with policies minimizing risk to CBC2
- Gathers and completes artifacts to assure continued Authority to Operate decision while maintaining day to day operations using Trend Micro, Nessus Security Center, and Splunk
- Performs auditing on CBC2 applications (over a thousand users) for duplicate/inactive accounts, analyzes results
- Led Agile team (8) to support of 12 Capability Provider teams - established battle-rhythm of scrum ceremonies
- Led Agile ceremonies until more integrator personnel were onboarded and provided mission awareness
- Established day to day access on SCRUM for teams in timely manner, scheduled technical meetings for remote collaboration for quick decision making
Cyber Analyst
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
Mascoutah , IL
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Ensured Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls are identified and implemented in accordance with policies - gathered and completed artifacts to assure continued authority to operate decision
- Coordinated with external organizations on inherited controls and creates documentation based on government's level of risk acceptance, ensured evidence was available for any 3rd party audits
- Performed account auditing on over 13 IBS applications (over two thousand users) for duplicate accounts, analyzes results, and provides reports to government leadership for decision on account actions
- Audited release controls for IBS applications, ensured releases have proper coordination and approval prior to project releasing to higher environments
- Created reports on deficiencies and coordinates with leadership for corrective actions
- Participated in Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) remediation for IBS applications, provided artifacts for audit on FIAR controls
Senior Business Analyst
BTK Consulting
Mascoutah , Illinois
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Analyzed and translated customer business requirements into manageable release items through epics/stories using Atlassian Jira Agile Lifecycle Management system
- Provided leadership identified solution options for Disney's SAP HR systems during onboarding impediments
- Provided SAP interface status reports for up-to-date status of over 140 integrations involving Disney worldwide applications using Smartsheets and Atlassian Confluence
- Assisted deployment manager in coordination of deployment activities, creates defects in Jira and ensured stories for all parties involved were added during sprint planning
Senior Business Analyst/SCRUM Master
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
Scott Air Force Base , Illinois
08.2015 - 08.2019
- Managed stakeholder expectations through transparent communication and timely status updates, ensuring alignment between project deliverables and business objectives.
- Ensured SCRUM framework was followed by all team members and subcontractors
- Created detailed user stories for system enhancements, leading to improved functionality and user satisfaction.
- Provided solution on process gaps, created process documents for multi-phase program
- Identified solution options for development impediments and provided to leadership for quick decision
Senior Trainer/Test Lead
LMI, Inc
Scott Air Force Base , Illinois
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Created program testing strategy for test driven development and ensured coverage for software
- Prepared high level testing schedule for test & development teams for successful continuous integration
- Led team in weekly review of testing status for all AT21 applications and documented any risk to release
Senior Training/Tester Specialist
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
Scott Air Force Base , Illinois
02.2012 - 02.2015
- Created manual test cases for USTRANSCOM GOPAX system to satisfy use case requirements
- Quick learner on preparing Enterprise Integrated Lab's VMWare for regression testing
- Assisted EIL software integrators with smoke testing of GOPAX applications during each release
Deputy Director of Communications
United States Air Force
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Directed efficient operation of 132 military personnel and 11 civilians providing support to U.S
- AF base
- Managed processes for efficiencies and improvements within squadron day to day operations provided long-term strategy goals
Education
Master of Science - Information Management Systems
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Education
Wayland Baptist University
Skills
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- Certified SCRUM Master
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- SAFe 4 Agilist
- Program Management
- Communications
- Operations Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Documentation And Reporting
- Information Gathering
- Process Improvements
Certification
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Cloud Practitioner
Timeline
Agile Lead / Cyber Analyst
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
10.2022 - Current
Cyber Analyst
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
08.2019 - 10.2022
Senior Business Analyst
BTK Consulting
08.2019 - 08.2020
Senior Business Analyst/SCRUM Master
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
08.2015 - 08.2019
Senior Trainer/Test Lead
LMI, Inc
02.2015 - 07.2015
Senior Training/Tester Specialist
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
02.2012 - 02.2015
Deputy Director of Communications
United States Air Force
01.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Education
Wayland Baptist University
Master of Science - Information Management Systems
University of Phoenix
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