GAYE SANDRA TAYLOR

Financial/Budget Analyst (GS-0560) with over 20 years of federal financial management experience, with focus on the last 7 years in Army budget formulation, execution, GFEBS operations, internal controls, contract oversight, cost analysis, and audit readiness. Financial Management Level II Certified.

Skilled management analyst with background in optimizing operational efficiencies and crafting strategic business solutions. Have led projects that resulted in streamlined processes, cost reduction, and enhanced productivity across various teams. Strengths include critical thinking, analytical problem-solving, and effective communication skills. Known for ability to translate complex data into actionable insights leading to improved business outcomes.

• Financial Management Level II Certification
• Contracting Officer Representative (COR)
• GFEBS Financials & Budget Execution
• PPBES Training
• MEPRS Training
• Audit Readiness & Internal Controls

• Army Achievement Medal for Civilian Service
• Various commendations

• Program Analyst, GS-0560-11, Directorate of Resource Management, Fort Jackson, SC, 06/01/21, Present, 40, Financial Management Level II Certified Budget Analyst supporting multi-million-dollar directorate budgets., Performs full lifecycle budget formulation and execution using GFEBS and financial reporting tools., Analyzes funding guidance, validates projections, and performs cost-benefit and trend analysis., Prepares budget reports: obligations, expenses, GPC transactions, SOF, open commitments, reimbursables., Identifies funding shortfalls/overages and recommends corrective actions., Ensures accuracy and compliance with Army financial regulations and internal controls., Serves as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) overseeing contract performance and requirements., Coordinates workload and suspense requirements across multiple programs to ensure execution timelines., Candy Weden, 803-751-3227, True
• Budget Analyst, GS-0560-11, Moncrief Army Health Clinic, Fort Jackson, SC, 01/01/21, 06/01/21, 40, Performed budget formulation, execution, and program management for MAHC annual budget., Analyzed financial data to validate projections and ensure adequate resource levels., Executed multiple funding sources and validated financial transactions in GFEBS., Performed cost-benefit analysis and developed internal controls ensuring audit readiness., Nakia Cromwell, 803-751-1279, True
• Program Analyst, GS-0343-09, 81st Readiness Division, Fort Jackson, SC, 11/01/14, 03/01/20, 40, Managed execution of $61.2M budget including leased facilities, utilities, maintenance, and contracts., Validated financial projections, reconciled obligations and expenditures, and analyzed trends., Processed and reconciled over $8.3M in utility invoices and $2.5M in leased facility payments with zero errors., Performed WBS creation, MIPR processing, and GFEBS data validation., Served as Primary Timekeeper and ensured accurate ATAAPS and DCPS entries., Maria Clark, 803-751-9985, True

• Budget Formulation
• Budget Execution
• Funds Control
• Obligation/Expenditure Tracking
• Appropriated Funds Management
• Financial Analysis
• GFEBS
• Trend Analysis
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Program Analysis
• Internal Controls
• Audit Readiness
• Reimbursable Programs
• Financial Reporting