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MARLO G. CLOWN

Albuquerque,NM
MARLO G. CLOWN

Summary

A proven strategic leader that translates business and financial strategies. Experienced knowledgeable in DOI/Indian Affairs and financial management within the federal government; formulating strategic budgetary plans; and providing with in-depth analysis in budget forecasting; working with Congressional staff and Executive Senior Management. Experienced in the U.S. Appropriation process and federal contracts, economic development, developing business standards, government accounting and financial controls to ensure compliance to federal. Dedicated to maintaining a reputation built on quality, service, and accountability. Collaborative Legislative Aide offering superior performance in high-pressure environments demonstrated over 20+ years of industry performance. Excellent track record of developing and maintaining working relationships with members, staff and constituents. Adept at developing and planning legislative initiatives and monitoring legislative developments within committees and on house floor. Well-organized, quick learner committed to delivering high-quality results. Adaptable and versatile worker providing excellent customer service within dynamic environments.

Overview

23
years of professional experience

Work History

INDIAN AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON, DC

SECRETARY, BUDGET ANALYST
01.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • MANAGED WITH CENTRAL OFFICE PROGRAMS ON BIA AND ASIA SIDE TO ESTABLISH NEW PROGRAM ACCOUNTS ON ANNUAL BASIS.THESE ACCOUNTS ARE ESTABLISHED USING REIMBURSEABLE SUPPORT AGREEMENTS AND INTER-AGENCY AGREEMENTS WITH DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR
  • RECONCILE ALL PAYROLL FOR EACH PROGRAM WITH DEPARTEMENT OF INTERIOR STAFF
  • GNERATE ALL FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR ALL CENTRAL OFFICE PROGRAMS AND PROVIDING FINANCIAL ANALYSIS FOR UPCOMING BUDGET INCREASES AND SHORTFALLS
  • ACCOUNTING RELATED ACIVITIES INCLUDED: FBMS ROLES INCLUDED
  • FBMS roles included Accounting related responsibilities include: accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, charge card, purchase requisitions, invoices, journal vouchers, IPAC payments, miscellaneous obligations and reimbursable support agreements
  • Point of Contact for all Central Office budgetary and accounting data calls
  • Established reconciliation and accounting process
  • Established advanced reporting tools
  • Supervision and duties involving budget execution and formulation areas.
  • Monitored and reported budgetary discrepancies to corporate senior management to maximize reporting efficiency and finalized spending plans.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
  • Reviewed monthly operations to assess compliance with budgets and determine necessary adjustments for future plans.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.

REGIONAL BUDGET OFFICER
01.2019 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • SOUTHWEST REGIONAL OFFICE
  • USE BULLET STYLE HERE__3-5 POINTS
  • As, Acting Budget Officer, I managed and provided financial guidance with the Regional Director, Deputy Regional Director, Branch Chiefs, Superintendents and Regional program staff to manage their federal programs and establish financial accountability within each program and agency
  • Managed new and existing reimburseable support agreements, Inter-agency agreements, reporting and tracking
  • Collaborated with regional budgetary and budget formulation functions including meetings with local tribal officials and staff
  • Managed funding tracking system to ensure accountability and efficiency
  • Coordinated with Chief Financial Officer on maintaining efficient government programs are following all accounting practices and improving accounting reporting within regional programs and agencies
  • Worked with 638 awarding team, Office of Self Governance, Transportation, Construction and Education teams
  • Coordinated with financial team to reconcile audit reports
  • Supervisory duties included one budget analyst within program
  • FBMS roles included Accounting related responsibilities include: accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, charge card, purchase requisitions, invoices, journal vouchers, IPAC payments and miscellaneous obligations and reimbursable support agreements
  • Responsible for establishing a Point of Contact for all Central Office budgetary and accounting data calls
  • Established reconciliation and accounting process with regional programs and agencies within region
  • Established advanced reporting tools so that region can provide efficient reporting
  • Responsible for supervision and duties involving budget execution and formulation areas.

DEPT. OF THE INTERIOR
, NM

Senior Budget Analyst
01.2008 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • OFFICE OF FACILITIES, MANAGEMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION, I prepared financial analysis, reconcile program financials, and monitors nine central office national programs and their annual total $300-500 million annual budget, and served as collections officer
  • Coordinates with central office financial services office, contracting officers and the acquisitions staff
  • Responsible for providing financial analysis of program obligations, expenditures, deliverables and obligations
  • Financial tracking of all organizational, regional and agency and school levels in program wide efforts in achieving balanced budget and accounting practices
  • Reports to all senior management on daily basis in providing budgetary and financial forecasting and guidance to central office, leadership, program staff
  • Provides updated data calls and reports for Congressional district report
  • Works with SAP products including: Crystal Reports, SAP financials and MS Access databases
  • Also, coordinated efforts to resolve financial issues with Bureau of Indian Education, Law Enforcement Services, 638 program and tribes
  • Enforced financial compliance according to Government Accountability Office and financial audits
  • Managed regional and agency financial program audits
  • Resolve complex financial issues in accordance with Office of Management Budget ,and Government Accountability guidance
  • Supervised 2 budget analyst during this period
  • Accounting Duties included: Coordinated with Chief Financial Officer on maintaining efficient government programs are following all accounting practices and improving accounting reporting within regional programs and agencies
  • Accounting related activities include: accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, charge card, purchase requisitions, invoices, journal vouchers, IPAC payments, established project based accounts and reimbursable support agreements
  • Assisted with IA formulation team within Indian Affairs Central Office to establish program needs and provide necessary data to formulate annual budget for national program
  • Central Office Details

SENSE Inc
Washington, District of Colombia

Legislative Aide
01.2001 - 01.2002

Job overview

  • Solely responsible for monitoring all federal appropriations and lobbied for federal funding for tribes and 638 compact tribes
  • Briefed President/CEO with updates on congressional activities including all legislative actions, modifications to various legislative languages and directions
  • Briefed tribal clients on various legislation such as gaming, land into trust, education, fisheries, water rights, self governance, and law enforcement
  • Worked with various Congressional staff, Federal Agencies, lobbying firms, congressional committees, staffers, and departmental staff at all times
  • ACHIEVEMENTS:
  • Led budgetary discussions and implemented budgetary tracking systems and standardization of best practices, and project governance oversight
  • Provided budget justifications to congressional staff on tribal budget requests for various Indian programs and tribes
  • Briefed clients on formulation exercises and DOI processes
  • Established good working network with various lobbying firms in Washington DC metro area, working groups, Native American organizations and non-profits
  • Attended congressional meeting within U.S. House and Senate
  • Responsible for over sight on national legislative policies impacting Indian country and programs
  • Reported on legislative actions, appropriated funds, and political actions and direction, committee staff changes, and congressional staff
  • Scheduled congressional staff meetings with tribal clients and meetings with other federal agencies and Department directors
  • Worked with supporting staff and new interns to support effective training procedures and initiated development of standard training processes
  • Devised legislative plans and drafted plans into legislative form
  • Monitored legislative developments within committees and wrote floor speeches for members
  • Spearheaded and conceptualized event advertisements and maintained office website
  • Supported multiple departments by answering telephones, attending to visitors and composing correspondence and memoranda
  • Gathered support for bills and amendments from other members and worked with committees on legislation
  • Supervised and trained interns, ensuring adherence to deadlines and requirements
  • Scheduled, coordinated and monitored projects while assisting various departments with tasks

Education

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

Master of Business Administration from Business Administration

Spearfish, SD

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE from POLITICAL SCIENCE

Skills

Accounting Business Processesundefined

Accomplishments

  • Federal Contract Law – Washington DC
  • Federal Contracting – Washington DC
  • Budget Justifications: Effective Preparation & Submissions – Washington DC
  • Appropriation Law 1 & 2 – Washington DC
  • Federal Budget Process – Washington DC
  • Budget Execution – Washington DC
  • Federal Mediation & Conciliation – Albuquerque NM
  • Federal Appropriations Law – Washington DC
  • Budget & Accounting Making the Connection – Washington DC
  • Contract Law – Fort Worth, TX
  • Budget Formulation – Washington DC
  • National Contract Labor/Union Negotiations – Albuquerque NM
  • Budget Formulation Team – Bureau of Indina Affairs 2009-2017
  • Basic Accounting Principals for Non-Financial Managers
  • Key Accounting Concepts and Principals
  • Accounts Payable and Miscellaneous Obligations
  • Indian Affairs “Pathways to Leadership”
  • CONTINUED …

Affiliations

City of Albuquerque – (Candidate) Indian Commission Native American Business Commerce - Member Albuquerque Public School, Native American Parents Assoc. - Member ANATV Inc. – President, CEO Albuquerque Neighborhood Association – President Black Hills State University, Indian Club – Vice-President Indian Educators Federation, Union – National Legislative Chair. Indian Educators Federation, Nat’l Negotiations Team Cheyenne River Economic Development Board DOI/BIA Formulation Team

Timeline

SECRETARY, BUDGET ANALYST

INDIAN AFFAIRS
01.2019 - Current

REGIONAL BUDGET OFFICER

01.2019 - 01.2021

Senior Budget Analyst

DEPT. OF THE INTERIOR
01.2008 - 01.2019

Legislative Aide

SENSE Inc
01.2001 - 01.2002

University of Phoenix

Master of Business Administration from Business Administration

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE from POLITICAL SCIENCE

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