Jody Eilar
North Las Vegas
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in program management and policy development at the Department of the Navy. Demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity compliance and workforce training, resulting in improved organizational performance. Strong analytical skills and effective communication facilitate collaboration and drive successful outcomes in complex environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Cybersecurity Workforce Program Manager (Series 2210)
Department of the Navy
Crane
07.2023 - Current
- Managed administration of Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) program in alignment with policy requirements.
- Tracked and monitored qualifications and certifications of NSWC Crane CSWF members.
- Reviewed evolving policies related to qualification requirements for CSWF members (8140.3).
- Assessed impact of policy changes on local CSWF, collaborating with command leadership.
- Developed plans for implementing new policies to minimize mission disruption.
- Coordinated annual training and certification opportunities for workforce development staff.
- Collaborated with supervisors, Human Resources, and Contracting Officer Representatives to evaluate CSWF position duties.
- Maintained accurate CSWF information for NSWC Crane employees in Total Workforce Management Services (TWMS).
Payroll Customer Service Rep (Series 501)
Department of the Navy
Crane
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Served as Customer Service Representative in Employee Services Division.
- Collaborated with payroll team on research, analysis, and troubleshooting using DCPS Payroll and N-ERP systems.
- Managed new Labor Cost Transfer process implementation utilizing LOCUS module.
- Trained 10F analysts and managers on new processes to ensure timely completion of requests.
- Presented basic payroll information to new employees during onboarding sessions.
- Communicated with Leads across Comptroller Department, WC Divisions, HR, and DFAS on payroll and T&A issues.
- Supervised CSR workload during staff shortages, ensuring completion of missing time reports and onboarding tasks.
- Updated monthly metrics for Employee Services Division and uploaded payroll reports to iCrane repository.
Interim Payroll Lead (Series 501)
Department of the Navy
Crane
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Led payroll team for 52 weeks, ensuring efficient research, analysis, and troubleshooting.
- Presented payroll information to new employees during onboarding sessions to enhance understanding.
- Collaborated with CSRs to manage workload during staff shortages, performing various payroll tasks.
- Updated and presented monthly metrics for Employee Services Division, enhancing performance tracking.
- Conducted detailed analysis to assess efficiency and effectiveness of Employee Services program operations.
- Prepared comprehensive reports and financial documents while resolving issues using Remedy system.
- Analyzed financial data to meet reporting requirements, implementing process improvements in payroll operations.
- Provided high-level financial operations expertise to leadership, supporting financial mission execution.
Accounting (Series 501) Comptroller
Department of the Navy
Crane
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Executed financial management analyses to evaluate program efficiency and effectiveness.
- Developed uniform methods for collecting and presenting financial data to enhance budgeting practices.
- Conducted thorough reviews of financial programs, assessing regulations and internal controls.
- Prepared comprehensive reports and financial documents to support decision-making processes.
- Analyzed financial data to ensure compliance with reporting requirements and operational continuity.
- Implemented process improvements in large-scale financial operations to optimize policies and procedures.
- Delivered expert financial operations guidance to leadership for effective resource allocation.
- Participated in training sessions on DFAS Accounting, Budget Execution, and Federal Accounting Fundamentals.
AM&C Defense Agency Accountant (Series 510)
Department of Defense DFAS
Indianapolis
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Validated, monitored, and analyzed accounting transactions across multiple accounts.
- Reconciled subsidiary ledgers with general ledgers to identify discrepancies.
- Processed various accounting functions, including accrued expenditures and disbursements.
- Researched variances between Treasury and Defense Accounting systems using relevant regulations.
- Prepared narratives and meeting minutes to present factual information effectively.
- Conducted audits of organizational processes to evaluate compliance with regulations.
- Identified areas for improvement in program processes through comprehensive evaluations.
Human Resources and Payroll Administrator
Metropolitan School District of Martinsville
Martinsville
03.1999 - 08.2016
- Processed, validated, and transmitted biweekly payroll for over 800 employees accurately.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and governmental regulations.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping issues.
- Managed transfers, terminations, garnishments, and withholdings efficiently.
- Facilitated communication between management and employees, addressing questions and resolving work-related conflicts.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop consistent HR policies and procedures.
- Created and maintained over 1,000 confidential personnel records securely.
- Analyzed national criminal background checks, reporting findings to upper management for employment decisions.
Education
Master’s Degree - Business Administration
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN12.2022
Federal Certification - Department of Defense Financial Management Lv 2
Department of Defense Financial Management LV 2
Crane, IN01.2022
Federal Certification - Department of Defense Financial Management Level 1
Department of Defense Financial Management Lv 1
Crane, IN09-2018
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
WGU Indiana
Salt Lake City, UT05.2016
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Ivy Tech State College
Bloomington, IN01.1994
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Ivy Tech State College
Bloomington, IN01.1993
Skills
- Program management and policy development
- Cybersecurity compliance
- Workforce training and development
- Data analysis and management
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Effective communication skills
- Team collaboration and coordination
- Time management strategies
- Organizational performance improvement
- Onboarding and employee training
- Personnel management and relations
- Payroll administration and processing
- Regulatory compliance expertise
- Customer service excellence
- Analytical thinking and detail orientation
- Payroll software proficiency
- Documentation and tax compliance requirements
- Employee benefits administration and verifications
- Year-end financial procedures
- Compensation planning strategies
- Workflow coordination and optimization
References
Debra Dougherty
Comptroller Managerial Accounting Branch Manager
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, (NSWC Crane) Code 0122, Bldg. 3373 Phone: 564-226-6765
Email: debra.j.dougherty.civ@us.navy.mil
Julie Diamond
Digital/Data Transformation Strategy Lead
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) Code 01B, Bldg. 3373
Mobile: 812.296.1636, Phone: 812.854.6512
Email: julie.j.diamond.civ@us.navy.mil
Dr. Julie Butterfield, PhD
Operations Research Analyst Code 0BD
NSWC Crane
Office: (812) 854-5330 Mobile: (812) 227-9692
Email: Julie.A.Butterfield.civ@us.navy.mil
Accomplishments
- On-the-spot Time Off Award – in recognition of Extra Work Effort (July 2024)
- Nominated for an Annual Command Award in the category of Business Excellence 2024
- On-the-spot Award – for Contributions to the Federal Gov’t (July 2023)
- On-the-spot Award – team member on the Onboarding training team (July 2022)
- On-the-spot Award – training 2 new CSRs and the new Payroll Lead (July 2022)
- On-the-spot Award – performing duties/tasks of 3 positions for 8 months (June 2022)
- Defense Finance and Accounting Service Employee (DFAS) of the Quarter (Sept 2017)
Timeline
Deputy Cybersecurity Workforce Program Manager (Series 2210)
Department of the Navy
07.2023 - Current
Payroll Customer Service Rep (Series 501)
Department of the Navy
08.2022 - 07.2023
Interim Payroll Lead (Series 501)
Department of the Navy
08.2021 - 08.2022
Accounting (Series 501) Comptroller
Department of the Navy
07.2018 - 08.2021
AM&C Defense Agency Accountant (Series 510)
Department of Defense DFAS
08.2016 - 08.2018
Human Resources and Payroll Administrator
Metropolitan School District of Martinsville
03.1999 - 08.2016
Master’s Degree - Business Administration
University of Southern Indiana
Federal Certification - Department of Defense Financial Management Lv 2
Department of Defense Financial Management LV 2
Federal Certification - Department of Defense Financial Management Level 1
Department of Defense Financial Management Lv 1
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
WGU Indiana
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Ivy Tech State College
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Ivy Tech State College
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