Kathy Schvaneveldt
Falls Church,VA
Summary
Dynamic Senior Program Analyst with extensive experience at the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Chemical and Biological Defense (DASD(CBD)), excelling in acquisition and strategic communications. Proven track record in leading critical initiatives, enhancing operational readiness, and international and interagency collaboration. Adept at planning, programming, budgeting, and execution to drive impactful results. Insightful Senior Program Analyst known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in data analysis, strategic planning, requirements generation and evaluation, and process improvement. Excel in problem-solving, communication, and teamwork to ensure successful program outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Program Analyst
DASD for Chemical and Biological Defense
Arlington, VA
03.2016 - Current
- Served as Strategic Communications (STRATCOM) Task Team Lead.
- Provided on-site support to Medical, Physical, and International/Interagency, and STRATCOM teams.
- Provided technical support to National Security Council engagements on emerging threats, classified life sciences, bioeconomy, biotechnology, etc.
- Coordinated and conducted COCOM engagements, readiness reviews, risk-to-force assessments, and corrective action plans.
Analytic and Subject Matter Expert
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), BioWatch
Washington, DC
03.2015 - 05.2016
- Provided analytic expertise in the areas of capability assessments, acquisition documentation, and test strategy.
- Developed BioWatch Strategic Plan and Capability Development Plan.
- Coordinated with key BioWatch stakeholders on Strategic Plan development.
Cost Benefit Analysis Lead
Joint Program Executive Office for CBRN Defense, Joint Program Manager Guardian
Alexandria, VA
03.2015 - 05.2016
- Led Installation as a System Cost Benefit Analysis.
- Led development of assessment methodology, evaluation criteria, and metrics.
- Managed cost, performance, and schedule.
Project Manager
Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office (CTTSO)
Arlington, VA
05.2011 - 01.2015
- Served as project manager and technical task lead for a classified counter-terrorism project.
- Increased contract value by $5 million based on successful cost, schedule, and performance.
- Led project methodology deemed "gold standard" by key intelligence agencies.
Program Analyst
DASD for Chemical and Biological Defense
Arlington, VA
09.2009 - 04.2011
- Provided support to International and Interagency engagements.
- Developed and managed implementation of CBR defense acquisition strategy and policy.
National Preparedness Directorate
DHS Federal Emergency Management Agency
Washington, DC
11.2008 - 08.2009
- Designed and evaluated international component of National Level Exercise 2009.
- Identified international terrorism and protection processes and programs to test.
- Provided international input into exercise goals, objectives, scenarios, and Master Scenario Events List injects.
Analyst
Joint Requirements Office for CBRN Defense
Arlington, VA
05.2003 - 11.2008
- Served as focal point for CBRN defense and CWMD readiness and capability development issues.
- Assessed and prioritized DOD CWMD requirements and readiness issues and developed DOTMLPF-P solutions to address them.
- Led CWMD portfolio management and performance budgeting activities.
Analyst
U.S. Army Developmental Test Command (DTC)
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
06.2001 - 05.2003
- Conducted DOD-wide CB test infrastructure review.
- Established selection process and criteria for CBRN defense ACTDs, ATDs, and JWEs.
- Managed CB test technology and methodology efforts.
Publications Manager
Project DO49
Dugway, UT
03.1998 - 05.2001
- Managed development of CBRN test plans and reports.
- Planned and executed Joint Service CB Decontamination Conference.
- Planned and executed requirements and budget review meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication, minor in Political Science
Utah State University
Logan, UT01.1988
Skills
- Project management
- Strategic communications
- Requirements generation and evaluation
- Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution
- Test and evaluation
- Aquisition oversight
Publications
Installation as a System Cost Benefit Analysis, S. Marnien, K. Schvaneveldt, W. Haas, M. Malatesta, 06/2016, GS-00F-0006V, GST0213CJ0005
Certification
Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute, 01/2019
Clearance
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Timeline
Senior Program Analyst
DASD for Chemical and Biological Defense
03.2016 - Current
Analytic and Subject Matter Expert
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), BioWatch
03.2015 - 05.2016
Cost Benefit Analysis Lead
Joint Program Executive Office for CBRN Defense, Joint Program Manager Guardian
03.2015 - 05.2016
Project Manager
Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office (CTTSO)
05.2011 - 01.2015
Program Analyst
DASD for Chemical and Biological Defense
09.2009 - 04.2011
National Preparedness Directorate
DHS Federal Emergency Management Agency
11.2008 - 08.2009
Analyst
Joint Requirements Office for CBRN Defense
05.2003 - 11.2008
Analyst
U.S. Army Developmental Test Command (DTC)
06.2001 - 05.2003
Publications Manager
Project DO49
03.1998 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Communication, minor in Political Science
Utah State University
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