Marcia Antoinette DeVille
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Summary
Results-oriented Program Advisor experienced in strategic planning and compliance review. Enhanced operational effectiveness and resolved complex issues through cross-functional collaboration. Directed initiatives that improved decision-making and performance in real estate and public housing programs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Advisor, GS 1101-15
HQ, Department of Housing and Urban Development
District of Columbia
10.2023 - Current
- Advised Deputy Assistant Secretary on critical analytical issues.
- Briefed Deputy Assistant Secretary on critical actions, proposing strategies for resolving complex issues and improving decision-making.
- Executed special assignments to address field operations and public housing initiatives.
- Directed Office of Field Operations in referrals to Departmental Enforcement Center and conducted compliance reviews, ensuring regulatory adherence.
- Collaborated with key officials and senior leaders within Public and Indian Housing.
- Acted as liaison with Real Estate Assessment Center for Office of Field Operations.
- Assessed feasibility of policy programs and projects related to Public and Indian Housing.
- Recommended recovery strategies to enhance performance of troubled housing agencies.
Chief, Programs Branch/Supervisory, GS 1170-15
HQ, United States Army Corps of Engineers
District of Columbia
08.2019 - 10.2023
- Directed programs branch operations within real estate directorate, overseeing nine program managers to ensure effective program delivery.
- Managed RCI program, delivering over 27,000 new homes and nearly 23,000 renovated homes across 44 installations.
- Oversaw management of all U.S. Army real property, including land, housing, and structures.
- Supervised leasing, management, and maintenance of military recruitment facilities, enhancing operational readiness domestically and internationally.
- Supported US Army Recruiting Command by leasing private housing for service members in need.
- Administered HAP program, providing financial assistance for home acquisition and foreclosure for veterans' families.
- Executed out-leases of army land for timber sales, agriculture, and grazing, generating revenue for the Army through private sector partnerships.
Real Estate Asset Manager, GS 1170-14 (Acting)
HQ, United States Army Corps of Engineers
District of Columbia
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Managed real estate assets for enterprise, enhancing asset utilization and performance.
- Oversaw submission of CWLDM and AMLT+ reports to enterprise.
- Provided annual data updates to GSA for Federal Real Property Management System.
- Updated payment-in-lieu of taxes data for Department of Interior.
- Directed Real Estate Management Information System IPT and tracked monthly data elements.
- Coordinated with HQDA OACSIM, Assistant Secretaries of the Army, and stakeholders to resolve data anomalies, improving data integrity.
Senior Realty Specialist, GS 1170-14
HQ, US Army Corps of Engineers
District of Columbia
12.2014 - 01.2019
- Served as liaison among South Atlantic Division, Pacific Ocean Division, Transatlantic Division, and Europe District, facilitating communication and collaboration.
- Applied extensive knowledge of directives, laws, and policies to guide USACE major subordinate commands.
- Provided informed decisions on complex issues after conducting thorough analyses beyond precedents.
- Interpreted policies for MSC/SC and HQUSACE elements; developed regulations and procedures to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.
- Partnered with Office of General Counsel to validate legal sufficiency of realty agreements, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.
Team Leader, Realty Specialist, GS 1170-13
Naval Facilities Engineering Command NAVFAC
Washington
04.2011 - 12.2014
- Oversaw gold IPT team for asset management in real estate, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Directed customer activities related to diverse real property transactions and agreements.
- Developed innovative strategies for lease construction and significant real estate transactions.
- Negotiated and prepared agreements for non-Navy parties, optimizing use of Navy properties.
- Trained and mentored junior specialists in real estate practices, enhancing team knowledge and capabilities.
Realty Specialist, GS 1170 - 12
Department of the Army
Arlington
04.2009 - 04.2011
- Developed programs for functional real property authority, managing acquisitions and disposal processes.
- Supervised all real estate actions across 10 states within 99th Regional Support Command.
- Liaised with US Army Corps of Engineers to secure approvals for regional real estate actions.
- Directed acquisition projects within ACSIM-AR real estate section for current and future fiscal years.
- Created and managed fiscal year work plans to identify active and prospective projects.
- Led ISR meetings, providing strategic insights on real property issues.
Realty Specialist, GS 1170 7/fpl 11
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Nellis AFB
03.2007 - 04.2009
- Conducted thorough research on prospective properties to identify optimal locations for Armed Forces recruitment facilities.
- Obtained leases of real property required within the civil and military boundaries of the Nevada resident area.
- Analyzed fair market rental appraisals to ensure compliance with budgetary and regulatory standards.
- Delivered technical guidance and support to agencies and commands on lease provisions, obligations, and compliance measures.
- Los Angeles District Nellis AFB, NV United States
Education
B.A. - Political Science
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA05-2001
M.A. - Public Policy and Public Administration
Howard University
District Of ColumbiaSkills
- Leadership and strategic planning
- Problem solving and analysis
- Effective communication and engagement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Program management and evaluation
- Compliance review and reporting
- Customer service and management
- Operations management
- Department organization
- Policy enforcement
Clearance
DOD Secret ANACI, 07/08/09 - current
Certification
• AI Government Leadership Program, Partnership for Public Service, 2025
• GSA Leasing Certification Program, Level II, 2022
• Certified Acquisition Professional – Facilities Engineering, Level 3, Department of Navy Acquisition Corps, 2013
• Certified Acquisition Professional – Facilities Engineering, Level 2, Department of Navy Acquisition Corps, 2012
• Certified Acquisition Professional – Facilities Engineering, Level 1, United States Army Acquisition Corps, 2010
• Civilian Leader Advanced, Course – Phase 2, CHRTAS, 2022
• Civilian Leader Advanced, Course # 1-250-C62 – Phase 1, CHRTAS, 2015
• Civilian Leader Basic, Course # 1-250-C60- Phase 2, CHRTAS, 2009
• Certified Defense Privatization Manager Level I, Military Housing and Lodging Institute, 2006
• Certified Defense Privatization Manager Level II, Military Housing and Lodging Institute, 2006
• GSA Leasing Certification Program, Level II, 2022
• Certified Acquisition Professional – Facilities Engineering, Level 3, Department of Navy Acquisition Corps, 2013
• Certified Acquisition Professional – Facilities Engineering, Level 2, Department of Navy Acquisition Corps, 2012
• Certified Acquisition Professional – Facilities Engineering, Level 1, United States Army Acquisition Corps, 2010
• Civilian Leader Advanced, Course – Phase 2, CHRTAS, 2022
• Civilian Leader Advanced, Course # 1-250-C62 – Phase 1, CHRTAS, 2015
• Civilian Leader Basic, Course # 1-250-C60- Phase 2, CHRTAS, 2009
• Certified Defense Privatization Manager Level I, Military Housing and Lodging Institute, 2006
• Certified Defense Privatization Manager Level II, Military Housing and Lodging Institute, 2006
Notary Public
- District of Columbia, 11/30/28
- State of Maryland, 06/30/28
- Commonwealth of Virginia, 06/30/29
Professional Memberships
- Senior Executive Association, INC (SEA), 2875, Active
- National Association of Future Federal Executives (NAFFE), Active
- Defense Acquisition Corps
- Federally Employed Women (FEW), 19046, Active
- Blacks in Government, INC (BIG), 167243, Active
- National Council of Negro Women, INC (NCNW), Active
- National Notary Association, INC (NNA), 160972007, Active
- Federal Real Property Association (FRPA), Active
Accomplishments
On the Spot Cash Award, 3/2024 - Department of Housing and Urban Development
Timeline
Program Advisor, GS 1101-15
HQ, Department of Housing and Urban Development
10.2023 - Current
Chief, Programs Branch/Supervisory, GS 1170-15
HQ, United States Army Corps of Engineers
08.2019 - 10.2023
Real Estate Asset Manager, GS 1170-14 (Acting)
HQ, United States Army Corps of Engineers
01.2019 - 06.2019
Senior Realty Specialist, GS 1170-14
HQ, US Army Corps of Engineers
12.2014 - 01.2019
Team Leader, Realty Specialist, GS 1170-13
Naval Facilities Engineering Command NAVFAC
04.2011 - 12.2014
Realty Specialist, GS 1170 - 12
Department of the Army
04.2009 - 04.2011
Realty Specialist, GS 1170 7/fpl 11
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
03.2007 - 04.2009
B.A. - Political Science
Virginia State University
M.A. - Public Policy and Public Administration
Howard University