Lasheena Barnes
Ellicott City,MD
Summary
Perceptive and highly skilled professional with extensive experience in financial management, program analysis, and strategic planning. Certified in DoD Financial Management (Level 2) and IIBA Business Analysis, with proficiency in Lean Six Sigma and Agile methodologies. Proven track record in managing significant financial responsibilities and leading large-scale projects. Expert in data visualization using Tableau and Power BI, with strong skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis. Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration, with advanced degrees in acquisitions and business administration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Cost Analyst
Vista Technology Services Inc.
09.2022 - Current
- Managed $171B in Army execution cost for the Installation Status Report (ISR) Program within the Department of the Army (DA) focused on the Army’s future base investments by providing the DA and Army Staff micro-level information for base resourcing decisions.
- Optimized budget allocation through comprehensive cost analysis and forecasting for over 1,500 army sites and more than 230,000 facilities in the United States to support the army military mission.
- Enhanced resource allocation strategies by conducting in-depth analyses of 4-year intervals of historical cost data and outlined over 800+ budgetary trends that led to significant base support and resource allocation improvements.
- Reduced overall project costs by conducting thorough cost analysis and identifying areas for improvement within the ISR program framework.
- Expertly developed system technical and operational guides for end user’s implementation in the ISR program and inform senior leaders and stakeholders on data collection practices, data utilization, and application use.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and DA Staff ensuring support for program initiatives. Established milestones and objectives based on input from cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Spearheaded change management initiatives utilizing data-driven decision-making approaches that enhanced the quality of measurement for army wide performance, estimating resource requirements, and assisting in prioritizing army programs and projects.
Senior Budget Analyst
Department Of The Army
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Expertly led a team of 9 analysts in the Financial Operations Division, overseeing the development, execution, and analysis of a $480M budget.
- Precisely coordinated with 15 program elements to establish funding requirements, defend $480M in appropriated funds, and develop 72 action plans for emergent requirements and funding allocation changes.
- Skillfully established time-phased spending plans for operational expenses, investment accounts, and civilian pay, including $50M in awards, overtime, and contract pay obligations.
- Meticulously conducted quantitative and qualitative data analysis for program execution and expenditure forecasting, managing 150+ daily financial transactions through the army financial database GFEBS.
- Strategically developed packaging for reprogramming and realigning $63M in program funding, evaluated 23 new and existing regulations, and created 12 SOPs for resource management processes.
- Collaboratively worked with headquarters and procurement managers on funding feasibility, conducted research on 300+ unliquidated obligations and unmatched transactions, and developed an execution dashboard using advanced Excel techniques for data-driven decisions.
Management and Program Analyst
Department Of The Army
02.2018 - 02.2021
- Expertly managed planning, programming, budgeting, execution, and program management of a $42M budget for a training support unit, overseeing 20+ projects annually.
- Precisely formulated and monitored the unit's $10M budget for civilian pay and $32M for operational activities, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
- Intensely analyzed program requirements and project control schedules, assuring compatibility, realism, program balance, proper time phasing, and budget compliance for 15+ major projects.
- Orchestrated the development and implementation of internal ERP systems, effectively operationalizing and optimizing processes, resulting in a 25% increase in efficiency for over 50 projects.
- Strategically developed 10 justifications and impact statements to defend program funding, and performed reconciliation of fund balances, unliquidated funds, and validated 50+ financial reports for fiscal year budget closeout.
- Expertly researched and responded to 20+ audits and inquiries conducted by the Army Auditing Agency, Inspector General, and other audit agencies, manipulating data extracted from financial databases like PPBES and GFEBS for comprehensive analysis and reporting.
Senior Budget Analyst
Department Of The Army
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Expertly managed the formulation and execution of a $125M Operations and Maintenance (O&M) appropriation, ensuring accurate and efficient budget administration.
- Precisely monitored current year execution and performed year-end closeout operations for over $125M in funds, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
- Strategically established policies and procedures for resource and budget management, achieving 100% audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
- Designed and implemented internal control procedures, improving funding management and compliance with a $3M civilian payroll budget.
- Diligently ran daily Status of Funds through GFEBS, processed 50+ Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPR), and managed 100+ purchase requests (PR) and government purchase card (GPC) transactions.
- Expertly identified and justified resources necessary to accomplish mission goals, preparing and presenting detailed budget recommendations and forecasts to Command leadership, including managing a $17M Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR) and Reimbursable program.
Education
Doctor of Business Administration - Currently
Northcentral University
Master of Business Administration - Acquisitions
Strayer University
2016
Bachelor’s in Business Administration -
American Military University
2012
Associate of Science - Logistics
Community College of The Air Force
2009
Skills
- Project Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Data Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Team Collaboration
- Operations Management
- Budgeting and Resource Management
- Enterprise Resource Planning
Certification
- DoD Financial Management Certification - Level 2
- IIBA Business Analysis Certification
- Six Sigma and Agile Methodology Training
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification: Excel
- Data Visualization and Analysis with Tableau and Power BI
- Project Management Training
- Enhanced Defense Financial Management Training
Clearance
Active Top Secret (SCI) Security Clearance
Volunteer Experience
Financial Mentor, 2012-2014, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia
- Delivered tailored financial education on budgeting, saving, debt management, and investment fundamentals to low-income families and military personnel, helping them develop actionable financial plans. Guided clients in responsible debt management, including customized repayment strategies and credit score improvement, and facilitated referrals to support programs like WIC and FSSA. Conducted group workshops and one-on-one sessions to enhance financial literacy and empower informed financial decisions.
Timeline
Lead Cost Analyst
Vista Technology Services Inc.
09.2022 - Current
Senior Budget Analyst
Department Of The Army
03.2021 - 03.2022
Management and Program Analyst
Department Of The Army
02.2018 - 02.2021
Senior Budget Analyst
Department Of The Army
06.2015 - 06.2018
Doctor of Business Administration - Currently
Northcentral University
Master of Business Administration - Acquisitions
Strayer University
Bachelor’s in Business Administration -
American Military University
Associate of Science - Logistics
Community College of The Air Force