Michelle Claudy
21700 W 98th St., Lenexa,KS
Summary
Results-driven Financial & Budget Analyst with over 20 years of experience in governmental financial management, specializing in the oversight of both small and large-scale capital construction projects. Expertise in budget preparation, financial analysis, and forecasting, with a proven track record of managing complex capital programs and driving performance improvement initiatives. Skilled in collaborating with internal stakeholders, optimizing budget processes, and providing actionable insights to support strategic decision-making. Known for enhancing organizational effectiveness through efficient resource allocation, ensuring compliance, and delivering timely, accurate financial reports that align with long-term infrastructure goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Management Analyst
General Services Administration, OCFO
Lenexa, KS
11.2018 - Current
- Conducts oversight for capital budgets within a $1B program portfolio, covering a range of construction projects from facility upgrades to multi-phase infrastructure builds across 11 funding authorities, ensuring federal compliance and maximizing resource utilization.
- Implemented cross-functional budget tracking systems, streamlining operations and strengthening compliance for national processes.
- Capital program team lead and Subject Matter Expert for all capital programs and related automated budget and financial systems, contributing to optimal financial outcomes.
- Contributed to a nationwide analysis of program specific performance metrics, advising top leadership on funding strategies to maximize the success of capital project execution.
- Optimizes budget management processing through targeted staff training initiatives, resulting in measurable improvements in operational efficiency.
Budget Analyst
General Services Administration, PBS
Auburn, WA
08.2011 - 11.2018
- Managed diverse capital construction and repair and alteration budgets across various funding authorities, ensuring precise financial reporting and data integrity.
- Supported the Operations and Maintenance budget team by analyzing recurring utility contracts, reviewing Capital Improvement Program (CIP) studies, and evaluating building repair and alteration requests to ensure cost-effective infrastructure planning and service continuity.
- Resolved financial discrepancies, ensuring timely disbursements and facilitating fund releases and project alignment.
- Developed custom performance reports to analyze financial data, enhancing financial reporting to support decision-making and strategic budget plans.
- Implemented automated budget funding and tracking solutions that were implemented nationally, enhancing transparency and accelerating approval processes.
Budget Technician
1st Special Forces Group (SFG), RMO
Fort Lewis, WA
06.2009 - 08.2011
- Supervised a team of six as Acting Deputy Comptroller, managing a $33M budget for over 26 funding authorities, ensuring compliance with fiscal laws and budgetary policies.
- Prepared and presented annual funding guidance and budget estimates with command collaboration and presented to Headquarters.
- Redesigned budget allocation workflow to strengthen financial controls and enhance tracking precision across multiple funding streams.
- Coordinated with six-member team to maintain precise documentation and adherence to federal fiscal regulations and budgetary policies.
- Performed regular data analysis, generating customized financial reports to monitor budget performance, identify trends, and adjust allocations as necessary to meet financial objectives.
Budget Technician
Department of the Army, RMO, Travel Support
Fort Leavenworth, KS
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Collaborated on budget reviews, optimizing resource allocation and cost savings by actively addressing funding requirements and verifying accurate allocations and expenditures.
- Delivered precise financial reports for management, created databases to track quality assurance and improvement goals to enhance decision-making.
- Streamlined federal travel expense monitoring system, implementing rigorous quality control measures to enhance compliance tracking and reporting efficiency.
- Team lead, facilitating informative training sessions for team members, strengthening departmental expertise in travel voucher processing.
- Contributed to a Lean Six Sigma project analysis that reduced travel voucher processing from 4 days to 1 day and decreased errors by 20%.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Upper Iowa University
Skills
- Data and financial analysis
- Budget management and coordination
- Policy development and compliance
- Capital improvement budgeting
- Process improvement strategies
- Financial systems expertise
- Team collaboration
- Training and development
- Detail-oriented
- Adaptability
Timeline
Financial Management Analyst
General Services Administration, OCFO
11.2018 - Current
Budget Analyst
General Services Administration, PBS
08.2011 - 11.2018
Budget Technician
1st Special Forces Group (SFG), RMO
06.2009 - 08.2011
Budget Technician
Department of the Army, RMO, Travel Support
08.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Upper Iowa University
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