LASHOWNE M. ROBERTS
Washington
Summary
Results-driven Budget Analyst with over 20 years of experience in government budgeting, financial management, and administrative operations. Adept at managing multi-million-dollar budgets, reconciling financial transactions, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Skilled in budget planning, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis. Proven ability to support senior leadership with data-driven insights, optimize resource allocation, and implement process improvements. Holds a Secret Security Clearance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Budget Analyst – DDI/IPI/BE
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
01.2022 - Current
- Oversee and execute quarterly budget commitments and obligations to ensure financial compliance
- Generate financial reports using Phoenix Viewer to track expenditures and monitor funding levels
- Manage GLAAS requisitions, attaching funding for new initiatives and inter-bureau collaborations
- Administer fund allocations and OYB transfers for various programs, ensuring optimal budget distribution
- Lead the travel authorization process, allocating funds for official travel and training programs
- Conduct quarterly de-obligations to retrieve unspent funds and reallocate resources efficiently
Budget Analyst – LAB/PSP
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
11.2015 - Current
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive financial tracking system for accurate budgeting
- Assisted in preparing and executing GLAAS procurement actions to support mission objectives
- Facilitated cross-bureau funding transfers and monitored financial transactions for compliance
- Prepared budget analysis reports for the LAB Portfolio Review, ensuring alignment with financial strategies
- Conducted quarterly ULO (Unliquidated Obligations) exercises to validate financial data integrity
- Provided financial recommendations to senior leadership based on real-time budget insights
Program Support Specialist – IDEA/PSP
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
05.2012 - Current
- Managed the OE (Operating Expense) budget for IDEA, ensuring efficient fund utilization
- Led travel budget forecasting and reconciled financial transactions in Phoenix
- Developed spreadsheets for budget tracking to enhance financial decision-making
- Processed and allocated funding for departmental programs, ensuring cost-effectiveness
Budget Assistant
USAID/Triumph Technologies
10.1999 - 03.2004
- Reviewed and analyzed multi-million-dollar travel budgets, ensuring proper allocation
- Prepared financial reports on pipeline data, actual expenditures, and contract obligations
- Managed a financial database that tracked contract awards and commitments
- Assisted in the agency’s accrual process, ensuring financial records reflected actual expenditures
Education
Coursework - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Lotus Approach
Lennox Adult Educational Center
01.1993
High School -
Spingarn Senior High School
06.1991
Skills
- Budget Planning & Execution
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Government Accounting Systems (Phoenix, GLAAS, E2)
- Cost Control & Expense Management
- Budget Reconciliation & De-obligation
- Travel Budgeting & Authorization Management
- Procurement & Contract Management
- Data Analysis & Performance Monitoring
- Federal Compliance & Regulatory Adherence
- Financial Systems: Phoenix, Phoenix Viewer, GLAAS, E2 Travel System
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint, SharePoint
- Budget & Financial Management: WEBTA, General Ledger Accounting, Cost Forecasting
Timeline
Budget Analyst – DDI/IPI/BE
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
01.2022 - Current
Budget Analyst – LAB/PSP
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
11.2015 - Current
Program Support Specialist – IDEA/PSP
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
05.2012 - Current
Budget Assistant
USAID/Triumph Technologies
10.1999 - 03.2004
Coursework - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Lotus Approach
Lennox Adult Educational Center
High School -
Spingarn Senior High School
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