Leann Young
Ridgecrest,USA
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and meticulous attention to detail. Skilled in financial management and high-level personnel administration. Eager to take on new challenges and grow as a leader within NAWCWD. Passionate about driving results and fostering a collaborative work environment to achieve organizational goals. Excited to leverage expertise and drive for excellence in a dynamic and fast-paced setting.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Officer/Financial Business Analyst, DA-0501-04
Department of the Navy
10.2022 - Current
- Coordinates, researches, and analyzes all administrative personnel actions for the D/E529000 IT & Cybersecurity Division & D/E52J000 Joint Engineering Development Initiative (JEDI) Division
- Produces personnel management trend analysis, organizational data, and attrition reports.
- Manages $2.8M Production Overhead funds and over 317+K work years in direct customer’s funds which includes monthly expenditure analysis and reporting, financial projections and trend analysis reports.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to leadership on various human resource aspects of personnel management.
- Advise Internal and External customers on agency administrative policies and procedures pertaining to the business strategy and mission of D/E529 & D/E52J.
- Lead and conduct leadership training sessions and workforce engagement initiatives and activities.
- Proficient in creating marketing documentation to improve customer service experiences.
- Created communication and operation guides to improve transparency within the D/E529000 & D/E52J000 Division.
- Assist in developing Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to improve performance and efficiency in employee billing and ensure seamless coordination between service providers and customers.
- Adjudicates all data calls for D/E529 & D/E52J Divisions.
- Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory (STRL) Pay Pool Administrator and Program Manager of Performance Management and Appraisal Program (DPMAP).
- Maintains hiring metrics across the D/E529 & D/E52J Divisions and ensures demand is adequately represented within.
- Responsible for training metrics and administrative activities across D/E529 & D/E52J Division.
- Collaborates with divisions to ensure all training deadlines are met.
- Strategic responsibilities include providing analysis, advice and guidance regarding staffing and resource allocation, personnel management, organization structure and management philosophy, and formulating and implementing departmental policies and procedures.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by identifying inefficiencies within current processes and recommending necessary changes, leading to significant expense reduction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
Head of Staff, DA-0501-04
Department of the Navy
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Coordinates, researches, and analyzes all administrative personnel actions for the Digital Information Technology Analysis and Cyber (DITAC) Department
- Manage $21M General and Administrative and $8M Command Interest budget which includes monthly expenditure analysis and reporting, financial projections and trend analysis reports
- Created and maintained CIP and 219 budgets for supporting customer
- Produces personnel management trend analysis, organizational data, and attrition reports
- Performs all aspects of personnel management to include recruiting, reassigning, realigning, promoting, and utilizing employee benefit programs
- Trains new and existing supervisors on personnel actions
- Facilitates monthly inter-departmental collaboration meetings to discuss experiences, cross-train, and promote supervisory and technical knowledge sharing
- Mentors and advises supervisors on employee interactions to include navigating personality conflicts, employee development, and interpersonal relationships
- Works with both supervisors and New Professionals (NPs) to meet training requirements and on-the-job training (OJT) hours; coordinates with Career Development to ensure NPs meet graduation requirements and finds appropriate follow-on tasking if needed
- Forecasts attrition rates, requirements turnover, and performs Bin control
- Assists Department management with succession planning and skill gap analysis
- Responsible for all policies, procedures, and data calls such as Tri-Annual Reviews, Carryover Reimbursable Work Order (RWO) receipt and acceptance, A-11, NMCI, Manpower MICP, and any adhoc requests
- Informs, advises, and tracks to completion all administrative actions that require management involvement
- Plans and organizes STRL reviews, facilitates sub-pay pool, and track changes to performance reviews while providing guidance and expert advice to DITAC supervisors throughout the process
- Founding member of the Administrative Officer Council (AOC), trains and mentors new Administrative Officers on policies and procedures for consistent hiring practices throughout NAWCWD
Administrative Officer, DA-0501-04
Department of the Navy
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Created, managed, and executed 934k Production Overhead (POH) budget for 493000D/E/A Warfare Systems Integration Laboratory Engineering (WSILE) Division; ensured management was informed of any discrepancies or issues
- Managed and allocated funding for labor, travel, and training for seven Branches
- Tracked labor hours, awards, supply expenses, and travel expenses as well as produced monthly reports
- Processed personnel hiring actions; analyzed employee data and provided metrics to Division and Department; developed comprehensive hiring plan for the Division
- Acted as the liaison between the 4.9 Total Force Consultant (TFC) and 4.9 supervisors; provided human resources (HR) advice to supervisors and advised TFC on best course of action
- Planned and organized STRL reviews, facilitated sub-pay pool, and worked with 4.9 Dept STRL coordinator to track changes to reviews as well as provided guidance and expert advice to supervisors throughout the process
Financial Management Analyst, DA-0501-03
Department of the Navy
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Managed budget, billing, reporting, and financial tracking and analysis for the Advanced Warfare Laboratory EO/IR Task Team
- Analyzed WSISS and Boeing contracts incurred cost data including changes to funding, level of effort, contract limits, labor hours, materials, and other direct costs
- Provided DPA rate development and CDA cost analysis and documentation in accordance with official guidance
- Adjusted and applied funding based on Program Management Activity (PMA) requests
- Monitored budget to ensure funds were utilized according to financial plan; analyzed cost data for variances
- Acted as Approving Official (AO) to four Government Purchase Card (GPC) holders, ensured proper use of GPC, reviewed and approved all purchases, certified monthly invoices, and participated in audits
Resource Specialist, DA-0301-03
Department of the Navy
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Developed Weapons System Center for Integration (WSCI) procurement policy and procedure guidelines
- Completed all technical documentation to include Purchase Request (PR), Statement of Work (SOW), Sole-Source Justification (SSJ), Justifications and Authorization (J&A), Market Research checklists, and Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE)
- Reviewed and analyzed proposed project costs and recommend changes based on current needs and past performance data
- Collaborated with Business Financial Manager (BFM) to analyze financial planning and reporting for Overhead budget and Direct Cite funds received and appropriated
- Budgeted, managed, and obligated $2.2M CIP funds
- Processed and maintained records for contract modifications, follow-ons, and task orders of technical contracts
- Completed forms for Information Technology (IT) procurement and Level I Competency approvals
- Acted as AO to seven GPC holders, ensured proper use of GPC, reviewed and approved all purchases, certified monthly invoices, and participated in audits
Purchasing Specialist, DG-1105-04
Department of the Navy
08.2008 - 01.2014
- Obtained Class II Warrant authority as a Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO)
- Analyzed and reviewed procurement workload assignments of all procurement requests for Simplified Acquisition team
- Verified appropriate funding for all actions and worked closely with 2.0 BFM regarding funding appropriation
- Executed process improvement initiatives as the Simplified Acquisition point of contact (POC) working with 2.0 senior management
- Provided contract oversight, review, and approval of purchase requisitions; evaluated proposal and cost documents to determine applicability to SOWs for task orders
- Mentored and trained other Purchasing Agents and contracting interns to ensure thorough understand of Simplified Acquisition processes and procedures
- Trained technical customers to comply with Simplified Acquisition documentation requirements to ensure completeness and thoroughness
- Interpreted, constructed, and obligated contracts, including modifications and incremental funding requirements
Education
BS - Business Administration with a concentration in Organizational Leadership
Southern New Hampshire University
11.2025
High School diploma -
Sherman E. Burroughs High School
01.1994
Skills
- Core Operation Skills: Process Improvement, Data Analysis & Reporting, Resource Allocation & Planning, and Risk Management
- Administrative Excellence: Document & Record Management, Calendar & Task Management, Procurement/Contracts, and Policy & Procedure Development
- Leadership & Communication: Cross-Functional Coordination, Personnel Management & Coaching, Written & Verbal Communication, Change Management
- Strategic & Critical Thinking: Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, and Attention to Detail
Certification
- DoD Financial Management Certification Level II, 2018
- DoD Financial Management Certification Level I, 2018
- Business Financial DAWIA Level I, 2018
- Contracting Officer Level II Warrant, 2012
Training
- Enhanced Defense Financial Management Training Course, 2022, 2016
- Competency Administrator Development Program CA-101, 2019
- Advanced Simplified Acquisition Training, 2013
Recognition
- Employee of the Second Quarter, 2018
- FY08 Small Business Award, 2009
Timeline
Administrative Officer/Financial Business Analyst, DA-0501-04
Department of the Navy
10.2022 - Current
Head of Staff, DA-0501-04
Department of the Navy
01.2020 - 10.2022
Administrative Officer, DA-0501-04
Department of the Navy
03.2017 - 01.2020
Financial Management Analyst, DA-0501-03
Department of the Navy
09.2015 - 03.2017
Resource Specialist, DA-0301-03
Department of the Navy
01.2014 - 09.2015
Purchasing Specialist, DG-1105-04
Department of the Navy
08.2008 - 01.2014
High School diploma -
Sherman E. Burroughs High School
BS - Business Administration with a concentration in Organizational Leadership
Southern New Hampshire University
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