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Gregory Conway

Washington,DC

Summary

Strategic workforce analytics professional with 6+ years of experience driving data-informed staffing decisions within high-visibility federal operations. Expertise in KPI development, organizational design modeling, personnel planning, and cross-functional HR systems support. Proven ability to translate complex workforce data into executive-level insights that optimize staffing strategy, span of control, and budget alignment. Advanced user of Excel and Power BI with experience supporting enterprise systems (DTS, NEMIS, SharePoint); adept at building dashboards, conducting UAT testing, and improving data governance processes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Management Specialist

Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA
Washington, DC
05.2022 - Current

People Analytics & KPI Ownership

  • Defined and monitored deployment KPIs including responder utilization, span of control, staffing gaps, lodging capacity, and event performance metrics.
  • Created executive-level dashboards and ad hoc Power BI reports to support leadership decisions on national disaster staffing.
  • Conducted trend analysis on deployment data to proactively identify turnover risks, structural inefficiencies, and resource imbalances.
  • Delivered data-driven briefings to Field Leadership and Regional Staffing POCs using DTS and Staffing Plan Support Tool (SPST).

Organizational Design & Workforce Modeling

  • Built and maintained ICS-based organizational charts for large-scale disaster operations, ensuring appropriate supervisory ratios and operational efficiency.
  • Advised leadership on structural adjustments to improve workforce alignment during evolving disaster events.
  • Evaluated and optimized span-of-control structures across multi-state activations.

HR Planning & Cost Monitoring

  • Supported national-level personnel planning by forecasting deployment needs across concurrent disaster events.
  • Implemented staffing strategies balancing operational requirements with budget constraints and lodging capacity.
  • Produced weekly DFO reporting on deployments, personnel allocations, and operational costs.

Technical Ecosystem & System Stewardship

  • Served as subject matter expert for Deployment Tracking System (DTS), ensuring data integrity and policy compliance.
  • Participated in UAT testing for system updates and enhancements.
  • Developed and maintained SharePoint-based tracking systems for project assignment and completion monitoring.
  • Created automated reporting tools using Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data modeling) and Power BI dashboards.

Process Improvement & Documentation

  • Led cross-functional initiatives to improve deployment field team workflows and staffing processes.
  • Authored training materials, SOPs, and transition documentation for HR event support teams.
  • Developed simulation-based training exercises and facilitated national-level training (DTS 019, 020, 043).
  • Produced After-Action Reports evaluating workforce performance and identifying process improvements.

Emergency Management Specialist

Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA
Washington, DC
04.2020 - 05.2022

Data Analysis & Trend Identification

  • Identified application processing trends and operational bottlenecks, presenting findings to senior leadership to optimize resource allocation.
  • Monitored call volume metrics and reallocated staffing resources to reduce survivor wait times.
  • Conducted case-level data analysis in NEMIS to determine eligibility patterns and compliance adherence.

Operational Efficiency & Decision Support

  • Provided technical program guidance and interpreted federal policy for internal stakeholders.
  • Produced written analytical reports evaluating efficiency gaps and recommending administrative improvements.
  • Supported specialized program lines including appeals, recoupments, and temporary housing assistance.

Emergency Management Specialist

Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA
Washington, DC
11.2017 - 04.2020
  • Processed and analyzed disaster assistance applications within NEMIS, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance across federally declared disasters.
  • Interpreted IA program policies and guidelines to determine eligibility status and provide technical case recommendations.
  • Identified and escalated community-level trends and recurring case issues to leadership to inform operational and staffing decisions.
  • Conducted data validation reviews of documentation, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accurate case records within enterprise systems.
  • Supported workforce transition planning during disaster demobilization by ensuring continuity of casework processes and documentation transfer.
  • Contributed to program performance through mailbox management, deliverable tracking, documentation oversight, and presentation development for leadership review.
  • Collaboricated cross-functionally with internal and external partners to communicate program requirements, case statuses, and regulatory guidance.
  • Applied Incident Command System (ICS) structure knowledge to align case processing efforts within disaster organizational frameworks.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development to maintain credentialing proficiency and regulatory compliance knowledge.
  • Delivered stakeholder support with a focus on efficiency, policy adherence, and optimized resource allocation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management

University of Akron
Akron, OH
05-2017

Associate of Science - Fire Protection

University of Akron
Akron, OH
12-2015

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • KPI monitoring
  • Disaster response planning
  • System documentation
  • Process optimization
  • Resource allocation

Timeline

Emergency Management Specialist

Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA
05.2022 - Current

Emergency Management Specialist

Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA
04.2020 - 05.2022

Emergency Management Specialist

Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA
11.2017 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management

University of Akron

Associate of Science - Fire Protection

University of Akron
Gregory Conway