Jessica Oktavec
Program Manager
Higganum,CT
Summary
Portfolio Manager at SAIC with extensive experience in financial management and strategic planning. Directed a $45M engineering portfolio, successfully identifying new business opportunities and improving stakeholder engagement. Proficient in contract management and budget planning, utilizing advanced Excel skills to enhance operational efficiency. Program Manager for 5 year $82M CPFF Contract with 75 FTE. Holds Top Secret Security Clearance, PMP Certification, and Scrum Master Certification.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Portfolio Manager
SAIC
04.2024 - Current
- Directed Engineering & Test Portfolio valued at $45M annually within Navy Business Group.
- Identified new capabilities and missions through business strategy review and gap analysis.
- Established priorities for new business opportunities aligned with organizational strategies.
- Selected programs based on established thresholds to determine execution viability.
- Assessed program characteristics including stakeholder value, risks, dependencies, and resource needs.
- Evaluated potential programs for likelihood of success and cost-benefit analysis.
Program Manager
SAIC
09.2018 - Current
- Oversaw management of five-year, $82M CPFF contract for PEO IWS 1 Test & Evaluation.
- Utilized Deltek, CostPoint, Cornerstone, and PowerBI for timekeeping and procurement processes.
- Ensured program requirements met contract scope for cost, schedule, and performance, achieving 'Satisfactory' CPAR ratings.
- Led financial management of contract and subcontract modifications to enhance budget efficiency.
- Implemented diverse labor mix to maintain contract costs below proposed ceiling while maximizing available funding.
- Participated in business development efforts, including proposal preparation and technical approach development.
- Developed financial cost estimates and past performance questionnaires to support solicitation efforts.
- Compiled corporate experience summaries to strengthen proposal competitiveness.
Deputy Program Manager (Finance)
Engility Corp.
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Supported Program Manager in comprehensive management of Engility Contract.
- Ensured compliance of all contract FTEs with Corporate policies.
- Oversaw subcontract management processes and implementation strategies.
- Collaborated with Program Control on financial management and forecasting efforts.
- Assisted COR in processing contract modifications and tracking future funding.
- Managed personnel on-site representation for Washington, D.C. team members.
- Contributed to Engility business development through proposal preparation and technical approach formulation.
- Developed financial cost estimates, past performance questionnaires, and corporate experience summaries.
Lead Financial Analyst / Section Manager
Engility Corp.
09.2010 - 09.2018
- Ensured all T&E budgets align with formal TEMP requirements.
- Created and monitored spend plans, tracking commitments and expenditures for POM budget submissions.
- Proposed funding strategies and program prioritization to senior leadership.
- Conducted financial briefings on study results, Navy strategies, and recommendations across multiple programs.
- Collaborated with government customers and technical teams to verify requirements based on testing scope.
- Managed financial program reviews, developing agendas, meeting minutes, and tracking action item completion.
- Authored technical documents including issue papers, white papers, and justifications for T&E-related issues.
- Conducted cost research and provided planning data including Spend Plans and Expenditure Status Reports.
Financial Analyst
Logicon - Northrop Grumman - TASC
05.1999 - 09.2010
- Developed and managed Aegis and Non-Aegis T&E budgets exceeding $75M annually.
- Coordinated execution of budgets and spend plans across over 25 field activities and contractors.
- Worked with government customers to verify requirements based on testing scope and level of effort.
- Monitored commitments, obligations, and expenditures for multiple funding types including SCN and OMN.
- Created draft budget guidance for IWS1TE to address current and future year requirements.
- Conducted financial briefings on study results and Navy strategies to higher authorities as needed.
- Analyzed baseline ship test evaluations to support program management initiatives.
- Maintained and modified Statements of Work, Technical Instructions, and Task Planning Sheets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.1999
Skills
- Strength-based strategies
- Contract management
- Financial management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Client interfacing
- Client relations
- Opportunity identification
- Planning and coordination
- Budget planning
- Bid and proposal training
- Project management
- Scrum master certification
- Business development
- Earned value management
- Systems acquisition management
- ERP financial management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Advanced Excel skills
- Conflict resolution
- AEGIS program orientation
- EVMS certification
- Time management
Volunteer Experience
- Grade 1 & 2 Boys Soccer Coach, 04/01/25, present
- Burr Elementary School PTO Member, 09/01/25, present
- Laurel Hill Elementary School PTA Member, 09/01/23, 06/01/24
- Laurel Hill Elementary School Kindergarten Room Parent, 09/01/23, 06/01/24
Security Clearance
DoD Top Secret, 03/01/24
Certification
- Project Management Professional, Certification Number 3441055, Expiration 24 March 2029
- Certified Scrum Master, Certification Number 001467312, Expiration 2 January 2027
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Portfolio Manager
SAIC
04.2024 - Current
Program Manager
SAIC
09.2018 - Current
Deputy Program Manager (Finance)
Engility Corp.
09.2016 - 09.2018
Lead Financial Analyst / Section Manager
Engility Corp.
09.2010 - 09.2018
Financial Analyst
Logicon - Northrop Grumman - TASC
05.1999 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Finance
George Mason University
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