Kathryn Loller
Elkton,MD
Summary
Dynamic professional with over a 25 years of experience in management analysis and program evaluation for Department of War. Skilled in collaboration and analytical thinking, delivering innovative solutions that streamline processes and enhance decision-making across cross-functional teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Analyst
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command G1
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
06.2019 - Current
- Process honorary, monetary and time off awards ensuring timely recognition of employee performance.
- Administer employee recognition and awards program using GEARS, processing nominations, approvals and payouts with high accuracy and timeliness. Manage end-to-end awards workflow within GEARS ensuring compliance with Army and organizational policy. Review and validate award nomination for accuracy, eligibility, and policy compliance, reducing errors and preventing improper payments.
- Apply T2COM, FCC and DEVCOM policies and applicable regulations to awards processing, ensuring fairness, consistency and audit readiness. Track and report awards program metrics using Excel, providing leadership with visibility in participating rates, spending and program effectiveness. Provided technical guidance to DEVCOM managers and staff to include Centers/Lab staff on awards submission procedures and eligibility criteria.
- Manage award taskers through ETMS2 ensuring 100% accountability of suspenses and timely completion of actions. Utilized Outlook and ETMS2 to coordinate, track and follow up on award taskings across DEVCOM to improve timeliness and communication flow. Coordinate with leadership, supervisors and administrative staff to resolve tasker discrepancies and ensure proper routing of award packages. Conducted quality control checks on award packets prior to submission to GEARS ensuring accuracy and adherence to DEVCOM high standards.
- Successfully planned and executed DEVCOM recruitment events to include Great Minds in STEM, Black Engineer of the Year Awards, Service Academy Career Conference, APG Job Fair, South by Southwest, Society of Women Engineers, National Association of Asian American Professionals Conference and several Total Army Career Fairs.
- Utilized problem-solving and customer service skills to tackle multiple competing timelines and multiple requests from various stakeholders, maintaining composure and meeting deadlines.
- Used subject matter expertise and technical competence in civilian personnel hiring authorities to successfully facilitate tentative job offers across DEVCOM Centers/Lab which resulted in critical measures of return on investment.
- Former program manager for recruitment and placement for DEVCOM HQs. Provided technical guidance and assistance to hiring officials in filling vacancies.
- Advanced centralized recruitment in an effort to relieve hiring officials of administrative tasks and reduce time to fill in talent acquisition.
- Responsible for the input of recruit/fill and other personnel actions into AUTONOA and/or DCPDS and tracking actions through completion.
- Served as a liaison between DEVCOM management and the CPAC on a variety of personnel issues.
Management Analyst
U.S. Army CERDEC Space & Terrestrial Communications Directorate
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
06.2009 - 06.2019
- Analyzed operational data to enhance mission support and decision-making processes.
- Developed strategic recommendations for resource allocation, improving project efficiency and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline communication and project execution across various initiatives.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced redundancies and increased workflow efficiency within the organization.
- Led projects focused on technology integration, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and operational needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Relations
University of Delaware
Newark, DE06-2001
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Business process improvement
- Requirements gathering
- Innovation and creativity
- Organizational development
- Business intelligence
- Policy analysis
Timeline
Program Analyst
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command G1
06.2019 - Current
Management Analyst
U.S. Army CERDEC Space & Terrestrial Communications Directorate
06.2009 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - International Relations
University of Delaware