Kelly Sparrow
Analyst
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Detail-oriented Budget Analyst with 24+ years leading mission-critical programs in budget analysis, program governance, enterprise wide acquisition advisement, and Agile process development in organization. Skilled leader in the use of professional principles, practices and techniques of qualitative and quantitative analysis in assessing business processes, training and policy administration. History of managing multi-billion dollar operations and research in cost-effective alternatives to enterprise-wide systems through acute cost estimation and budget analysis. Charismatic and dedicated leader with a reputation for fostering collaborative relationships with organizations, teams, senior leaders and customers.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Budget Analyst
Department Of The Air Force Inspection Agency
Kirtland AFB, NM
08.2021 - Current
- Monitored and reported budgetary discrepancies to senior management to maximize reporting efficiency and finalized spending plans.
- Implemented budgetary monitoring techniques to improve spending habits.
- Recommended financial solutions to management based on detailed financial analysis.
- Generated annual budget forecasting information for executive and corporate reports.
- Processed financial documents for Enterprise Software and operational mission needs.
- Identified and monitored budget expenses for accuracy and signs of fraud.
- Compiled statistical data after each month-end closing.
- Monitored contracts and analyzed expenses to facilitate financial objectives.
- Developed, analyzed and modified budgets to allocate current resources and estimate future financial requirements.
- Oversight of Agency travel and enforcement of regulatory guidance.
- Technical Instructor certification and experience at MAJCOM and Agency level.
- Inspector General Instructional Information System (TIGIIRS) SME & Acceptance Tester.
- Inspector General (IG) adjunct instructor for DAFIA.
MAJCOM IG Inspector
United States Air Forces In Europe
Ramstein Air Base, Germany
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Command Inspector for 8 Installations and 112K personnel in USAFE & NATO.
- Planned, scheduled and conducted Unit Effectiveness and Nuclear Surety inspections.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in support of Commander, USAFE guidance and intent.
- Led Finance, By-law & Wing inspection activities to identify critical vulnerabilities.
- Accomplished qualitative/quantitative analysis and authored reports of findings on readiness & operations.
- Validated Management Internal Control (MICT) findings to ensure consistency & relevance
- Led Airman Sensing Sessions and briefed senior officers and findings and trends
- Program Management lead for USAFE IG Inspections with outside agencies and ensuring presence of critical logistics to include unfettered access to classified systems.
- Command lead for TIGIIRS Information Systems, advocated for MAJCOM priorities at DAF IG Functional Review Boards.
- Evaluates, reviews, and analyzes facts, interfacing with action officers and key customers and performing appropriate research to prepare detailed responses and recommends appropriate actions or interpretation of issues that impact organizations, installation, command or host nation affairs.
- MAJCOM Directorate Resource Advisor managing budget activity and expenditures compliance with Anti-Deficiency Act.
Chief, Financial Analysis
86th Comptroller Squadron
Ramstein Air Base, Germany
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Conduct research, identify and analyze trends in use of funds and recommend adjustments in program spending for current and future fiscal years.
- Prepare submissions of budget estimates, justifications and requests for funds to SAF/FM.
- Direct, coordinate and oversee work of subordinates and advise regarding policies, procedures and directives of higher level management.
- Apply analytical methods to determine program patterns, trends or irregularities for reporting.
- Performed extensive contract management and performance tracking.
- Conduct internal audits and FIAR compliance as required by AFAA and IMSC.
- Provide guidance and policy memos governing allowable business practices and fiscal law.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Compiled data highlighting key metrics to report information, determine trends and identify methods for improving results.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, progress and spend levels.
- Collaborated with process owners to refine procedures, devise best practices and correct quality audit findings.
- Provides metric briefings, trend analysis, and risk factors to help leadership for action.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain internal controls.
- Oversee tasking efforts of subordinate organizations responsible for various aspects of operation management.
- Collaborates with directorates and executive officers to analyze staff proposals to ensure answers to external taskings meet financial goals, are aligned with Command objectives and comply with applicable policies, laws and directives.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Managed 2000+ team members across 84 departments, and $8B in annual expenditures.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
- Directed management meetings to enhance collaboration and maintain culture based on trust and group problem-solving.
Resource Advisor
390 Intelligence Squadron
Kadena Air Base, Japan
07.2012 - 08.2016
- Manage $2M budget forecasting for organization.
- Perform budget execution, administration, and expenditure tracking of multiple appropriations.
- Develop detailed spending plan for fiscal year for multiple programs.
- Review, analyze, edit and consolidate budget estimates across organization
- Use financial software to track contract execution and contract management.
- Serve as Organizational Defense Travel Administrator for 130+ personnel.
- Serve as Agency Program Coordinator of Govt. Travel Card Program.
- Research fiscal law and travel regulations to inform management decisions.
- Provide financial analysis and budget formulation in support of headquarters.
- Complete mandated activities on schedule and within budget constraints.
- Familiar with variety of Federal Acquisition Rules and types of contracts including MIPR's and cooperative agreements.
Deputy Disbursing Officer
United States Air Force
Misawa Air Base , Japan
06.2009 - 06.2012
- Comprehensive knowledge of Department of Defense administrative functions, policies, procedures and practices through duties that include, but are not limited, DFAS cash operations (DDO), Government Purchasing Card Approving Official (AO), Functional Defense Travel Administrator (FDTA), Government Travel Card Administrator (AOPC), Unit Deployment Manager (UDM).
- Effectively utilize communication principles by and information technology to sufficiently receive, respond to, and ensure completion of problem and providing guidance or training to customers to prevent problem recurrences.
- Researched, developed, and implemented Defense Finance and Accounting (DFAS) policy, procedures, and training based on actions related to actual events and lessons learned.
- Served as organization's focal point for interchange of information on requirements, capabilities, deficiencies and technologies in area of each specialization.
- Independently manage program business responsibilities, while ensuring program success through close collaboration across enterprise with professionals in all functions.
Technical Training Instructor
United States Air Force
Keesler Air Force Base, MS
- Developed, managed, administered, and evaluated comprehensive training program for Department of the Air Force.
- Subject Matter Expert (SME), formulates and establishes training policies, guidance, plans and directions for carrying out Financial Management responsibilities.
- Utilized expert knowledge to develop education and training goals and objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV 09.1993 - 05.1996
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA 08.1990 - 05.1992
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor of Technology And Military Science
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL 11.2002 - 11.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Teaching Practicum
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL 11.2003 - 11.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Financial Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL 08.2002 - 12.2002
Skills
Resource Management
Financial Management
PPBE process
Program/Project Management
Manpower Relations
Risk Analysis
Academic Instruction
Contract Oversight
Inspection Techniques
Six Sigma Green Belt
Developing solutions
Report writing
Trend forecasting
Customer service
Certification
DOD Financial Manager
Professional Certifications and Affiliations
American Society of Military Comptrollers
Project Management Institute
Certified Defense Financial Manager - Budget
DoD Financial Management Level I & II
Lean Sigma Six Green Belt
Project Manager (estimated completion Feb 2022)
Timeline
Budget Analyst
Department Of The Air Force Inspection Agency
08.2021 - Current
MAJCOM IG Inspector
United States Air Forces In Europe
10.2018 - 09.2020
Chief, Financial Analysis
86th Comptroller Squadron
08.2016 - 09.2018
Resource Advisor
390 Intelligence Squadron
07.2012 - 08.2016
Deputy Disbursing Officer
United States Air Force
06.2009 - 06.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Teaching Practicum
Community College of The Air Force
11.2003 - 11.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor of Technology And Military Science
Community College of The Air Force
11.2002 - 11.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Financial Management
Community College of The Air Force
08.2002 - 12.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
West Virginia University
09.1993 - 05.1996
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Luzerne County Community College
08.1990 - 05.1992
Technical Training Instructor
United States Air Force