Kelly L. Peterson
Colorado Springs,United States
Summary
Mission-focused Program Analyst with over 35 years of Department of War experience supporting academic, operational, and personnel programs at the United States Air Force Academy. Proven ability to coordinate high-volume, time-sensitive actions, perform program and financial analysis, and ensure accurate, compliant documentation in complex organizations. Trusted for adaptability, strong work ethic, clear communication, and consistent delivery of high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Information Technology Specialist (Program & Operations Analyst Role)
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, United States
01.1995 - Current
- Coordinate recurring, high-volume, time-sensitive actions across multiple functional offices.
- Serve as liaison between program managers, leadership, finance, contracting, and civilian personnel offices.
- Prepare and review official documentation including MOAs, reports, spreadsheets, and briefings.
- Conduct programmatic and financial analysis to support leadership decision-making.
- Track execution status, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.
- Support special projects, studies, and assessments focused on process improvement.
- 10th Communications Squadron
Skills
- Program & Management Analysis
- Personnel Action Coordination & Tracking
- Academic and operational program support
- Data Analysis
- Reporting
- Spreadsheets
- Policy Interpretation
- Compliance
- Stakeholder Liaison
- Coordination
- Process Improvement
- Oversight
Awards
- Senior Civilian of the Quarter – 10th Air Base Wing.
- Civilian of the Year – 10th Communications Squadron.
- Multiple Quarterly Civilian Awards (Squadron & Group Level).
- Team Awards – Plans & Resources Flight / Mission Support Group.
- Leadership Coins – Wing, Group, and Inspector General.
Training
- DoD Government Purchase Card (GPC) Program & PCOLS – Financial controls, audit readiness, and compliance oversight.
- Defense Acquisition University (DAU) – Acquisition Ethics & Compliance.
- Simplified Acquisition Procedures (DAU).
- Financial Management Fundamentals (FM Body of Knowledge).
- DoD Section 889 & Sustainable Procurement Compliance.
- Government Enterprise Systems: DEAMS, PIEE, WAWF.
Security Clearance
- Secret
Timeline
Information Technology Specialist (Program & Operations Analyst Role)
United States Air Force Academy
01.1995 - Current