Jania M. Cruz
Top Secret/SCI With CI Polygraph
Brandywine,MD
Summary
Results-oriented Program Analyst and practiced Project Manager driven to contribute useful skills in strategic decision making and program planning with effective analysis. Proficient in Microsoft Office and offering 15+ years of experience in the Department of Defense. Highly organized, efficient and detail-oriented professional. advanced knowledge of financial, business development and operational areas. Steps into new areas with an adaptable and versatile approach.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager III
Chenega Decision Sciences, LLC
Joint-Base Anacostia Bolling, DC
03.2019 - Current
- Hours worked per week: 40.
- Provide ongoing planning, monitoring, analysis and assessment for the organizational needs, ensuring goals and objectives are met.
- This requires constant analysis of our business environment in order to organize and establish our management strategies.
- Plans for resource allocations in order to formulate and execute action plans.
- Identify internal strengths and weaknesses to assess organizations strategic direction.
- Coordinate analysts, program managers, consultants and executives to identify gaps in business processes and presents recommendations.
- Strategize for growth management, cost control and savings.
- Analyzes and interprets established policies and procedures.
- Applies security programs to include personnel and special access programs.
- Uses strategic communication methods and practices based on available technology.
- Ensures scope and budget constraints are tracked.
- Prioritizes participation and coordinates collaboration between three major Special Access Programs (SAP) and key players.
- Analyzes and collects project data and prepares reports as required.
- Serves as liaison for IT, security and career mentoring.
- Coordinate meetings and ensure participants are cleared to proper level of classification.
- Obtain document classification approval and adhere to quality control procedures.
- Protects operations by maintaining confidential and restricted information.
- Identify, review and apply policies and procedures by exercising informed judgment to achieve optimal performance.
- Achieves project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Develops executive presentations and reports to facilitate project evaluation and process improvement.
- Identifies plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints.
- Modifies and directs project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Develops and initiates projects, including managing costs, schedule and performance.
Program Analyst/Team Lead
American Systems
Washington , DC
07.2009 - 03.2019
- Hours worked per week: 40 to 45.
- Managed activities for the Acting DASD(SE) and Front Office staff of 30+ government personnel, to include three Senior Executive Service (SES) members.
- Managed and maintain complex schedules of ODASD(SE) senior personnel, coordination, verification, and scheduling of meetings with senior government personnel, congressional members and staff, industry and academia personnel.
- Monitored Defense Acquisition Board (DAB)/Overarching Integrated Product Team (OIPT) schedules.
- Compose drafts of short notes, internal memos and formal, official correspondence based on inputs/guidance from senior level staff.
- Monitored and prioritize assignments to government staff; assign tasks to Action Officers and Deputy Directors; receive, review, and finalize tasking inputs.
- Managed government staff travel through the Defense Travel System (DTS), prepare travel orders, submit vouchers for approval, and process visit requests for government staff.
- Developed and maintain a filing system for both paper and/or electronic copies as directed by the government, to ensure rapid retrieval of material.
- Tracked speaking engagements on the organizational shared drive and updated files as necessary; submitted documents and presentations for public release to the Office of Security Review and Public Affairs.
- Coordinated office administrative and logistics functions including: tracking and routing staff action packages; security clearance and visit requests for DASD(SE) personnel and visitors; ordering supplies; processing security paperwork to include personnel in/out, badge/CAC paperwork, and network access requests; determining A/V requirements for meetings; and office POC with AT&L Admin, IT and Security personnel.
- Received, coordinated and responded to invitations received by the DASD(SE).
- Tracked, updated and maintained all Correspondence Packages: Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS); GAO(Government Accountability Office); IG(Inspector General); Congressional Packages.
- Performed In/Out Processing for all personnel (Both Contract and Government).
- Consolidated, edits and distributes Weekly and Monthly Activity Reports (WAR/MAR).
- Managed annual Value Engineering Awards panel and ceremony.
- Prepared and reviewed orders and vouchers in Defense Travel System.
- Developed and maintained standard operating procedures (SOPs) for incoming support staff.
- Served as first level reviewer of resumes of potential candidates for employment.
- Systems Engineering Inspector General/GAO task liaison.
- Served as a security representative for operational, physical and personnel security.
- One of two go to security representatives for an office of 30.
- Performed back up duties for offsite offices.
- Provided institutional knowledge for the office spanning almost 10 years in regards to processes, recurring reports and requirements, and was a valuable resource for reach back support in various roles.
- Reviewed program implementation plans to assess risk and feasibility.
- Validated results and performed quality assurance to assess accuracy of data.
- Recommended standard operational improvements based on tracking and analysis of data.
- Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement.
- Created and optimized records management strategies to coordinate and protect information.
- Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies, facilitating consistent desired results.
Program and Management Analyst
SAIC
Rosslyn, VA
07.2007 - 07.2009
- Hours worked per week: 40.
- Compiled data and ensured accuracy for weekly reports.
- Formulated all updates for and facilitates the bi-weekly Major Command (MAJCOM) telecoms.
- Gathered data for monthly and annual action reports.
- Prepared concise and meaningful presentations for Program Manager.
- Compiled updates for Weekly Team Lead meeting agendas.
- Tracked all action items generated from business meetings.
- Directed and supervised logistical aspects for offsite meetings.
- Provided logistical support to remote military personnel.
Program and Management Analyst
Northrop Grumman
11.2004 - 07.2007
- Hours worked per week: 40.
- Managed multiple administrative, logistical, and coordination functions for USAF Generals.
- Efficiently prepared memos, briefings, spreadsheets, and reports for General Officer and staff.
- Prepared travel orders and educated users in the Defense Travel System (DTS).
- Provided guidance on proper procedures governing civilian appraisals, enlisted and officer performance reports.
- Presented technical information clearly and concisely for high visibility personnel and technical and non-technical audiences.
- Updated and presented weekly statistical reports using Microsoft Excel, Remedy, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Visio.
- Maintained financial records, prepared invoices and budgetary requests for departmental personnel.
- Conducted peer reviews.
- Analyzed and edited documentation to ensure guidelines, procedures, and templates were used correctly.
- Coordinated and processed final production of deliverables, which included customer monthly status reports, technical white papers, assessment reports, and user manuals to meet industry requirements.
Education
Master of Science - Management, Project Management Focus
University Of Maryland Global Campus
08.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Sociology/Anthropology
Towson University
08.2000 - 05.2004
High School Diploma -
Bishop McNamara High School
08.1997 - 05.2000
Skills
Personnel Management
Affiliations
- Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS)
- Automated Time, Attendance, and Production System (ATAAPS)
- Staff Action Correspondence Coordination Portal (SACCP)
- Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS)
- Alternate Activity Security Representative (AASR)
- Defense Travel System (DTS)
Timeline
Master of Science - Management, Project Management Focus
University Of Maryland Global Campus
08.2019 - 07.2021
Project Manager III
Chenega Decision Sciences, LLC
03.2019 - Current
Program Analyst/Team Lead
American Systems
07.2009 - 03.2019
Program and Management Analyst
SAIC
07.2007 - 07.2009
Program and Management Analyst
Northrop Grumman
11.2004 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Sociology/Anthropology
Towson University
08.2000 - 05.2004
High School Diploma -
Bishop McNamara High School
08.1997 - 05.2000
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