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.