Results-driven program analyst with 6+ years of experience supporting multi-million-dollar national security portfolios within complex technical and engineering environments while holding an active level Q clearance. Skilled in cost and schedule integration, spend planning, forecasting, and stakeholder communication. Proven ability to partner with program managers, technical leads, and sponsors to align funding with scope, mitigate risk, and drive informed decision-making. Known for producing accurate, executive-ready insights that improve planning, resource utilization, and mission execution contributing to the overall success of the laboratory mission.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Business Analyst, Weapons Program
Los Alamos National Laboratory (DOE)
06.2019 - Current
Supported multi-million-dollar, weapon-specific portfolios across multiple programs and line organizations, providing data-driven financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support mission-critical national security work.
Produced and delivered financial reports, analyses, and presentations to internal program leadership and NNSA.
Collaborated with program managers using cost analysis, forecasts, and trends to guide execution decisions via internal software tools, and the NNSA project management tool, G2.
Developed detailed cost estimates and spend plans aligned to scope and sponsor funding requirements.
Led budget submission development for multi-year planning cycles, in coordination with leadership and PMs.
Established and maintained project codes and work packages with accurate scope and cost alignment.
Managed budget allocation, tracked funding burn rates, and ensured alignment with program execution plans.
Provided ad-hoc reports and analyses for senior leadership team members to evaluate financial standing.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance budgeting processes and reporting accuracy.
Mentored junior analysts in data analysis techniques and best practices for financial reporting.
Corporate Finance Intern
National Life Group
05.2018 - 05.2019
Worked on preparing and distributing periodic financial statements, leading company-wide projects, and creating management presentations.
Selected Project Experience:
Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Led a flagship team tasked with enhancing a new A.I.
Led a flagship team tasked with enhancing a new A.I. System by conducting seventy interviews with the executive team, building interactive PowerPoint presentations, and managing a coding team of five.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
05.2019
Leadership And Achievements
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, Santa Fe, NM, 2013-06-01, One of five Scouts in troop to obtain Eagle rank; completed 100+ service hours. Led planning and execution of community state-park renovation project requiring stakeholder engagement and resource coordination.
Technical Skills And Tools
Oracle, SAP, Deltek, Cost Accounting & Budgeting Systems, Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint, Power BI, SharePoint, Budget Formulation, Cost Estimation, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Portfolio Management, Reporting, Executive Briefing Support, (Add if applicable)
Project-Program Director at Triad National Security LLC (M&O of Los Alamos National Laboratory)Project-Program Director at Triad National Security LLC (M&O of Los Alamos National Laboratory)
Director, STEM Education (Contractor/Remote) at Los Alamos National LaboratoryDirector, STEM Education (Contractor/Remote) at Los Alamos National Laboratory
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