Experienced Financial Management professional with over 20 years of experience and success in overseeing financial activities for private organizations and various government agencies within the Department of Defense (DOD). Expert in budget and financial management with reputation for excellence in operational efficiency and integrity. Known for hard work, dedication, taking initiative to get the job done, and meeting deadlines. Demonstrates strong ability to motivate and supervise in a team environment and stimulate performance in colleagues to meet challenging and demanding customer needs. Exceptional communication skills both written and oral. Possesses a strong personality with exceptional people skills. Proven track record in helping customers meet financial goals through sound advice and effective portfolio management. Comprehends the ability to learn at a fast pace to meet challenging demands. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Analyst
Department of Air Force.
Fairfax, VA
06.2023 - Current
Maintains a continuous liaison with other Senior Staff, other service headquarters counterparts, and DOD offices to integrate Concept Development and Management office(CDM), Combatant Commands, OSD, NATO priority support actions.
Collaborate with Program Executive Officer (PEO) and Project Manager (PM) to develop strategy and justification of resources to support system requirements to Air Force leadership, OUSD, OMB, and Congress, resulting in funding of programs.
Review and ensure accuracy and completeness of all programming and budgeting documentation to include but not limited to P/R docs, CJB, RFIs, QFRs, briefing builds and oversight inquiries.
Ensure program details are effectively communicated orally or in writing and are consistent, accurate, and in accordance with established timeliness, guidance, and priorities.
Advocate and coordinate program data calls, drills, resource issues and programs to AFHQ, SAF/AAI, OUSD(I&S) and Congressional Staff as required. Provide oversight to programming database (i.e. IDECS,PBES etc) input related to CDMX programmed resources
Financial Management Specialist
Marine Corps Intelligence Activity, Marine Corps
Quantico, VA
09.2019 - 05.2023
Managed and executed multiple Intelligence Programs Budget IAW, DOD, USMC Regulations and Directives
Provided expert advice to sectional managers and senior executive officials in all financial and management-related matters regarding Department of Defense (DoD) and Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) regulations, procedures, and policies for decision-making
Analyzed and report Status of Funds (SOF) to head of Directorates and Requirement Owner for decision-making and provides advice and guidance to Director Heads and staff personnel on regulations and procedures for proper funds execution
Monitored and managed Spend Plan of Intelligence programs ensuring funds are available for requirement
Coordinate and provide financial advice to requirement owners on putting together executable spending plans and meeting the overall requirements of the organization
Reviewed acquisition packages for completeness, accuracy, and consistency, before committing funds through the Defense Agency Initiative (DAI) system for Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), Interagency Agreements (IAs), and contracting office purchase requisitions (PRs)
Reviewed all obligations documents (MIPR Acceptance and Contracts) and ensure obligations are correctly posted in DAI with 100% accuracy
Performed Certifying officer Duties by reviewing all documents for accuracy, ensuring all payments made were legal, proper, and in compliance with applicable DOD regulations, policies, and procedures
Managed Emergency & Extraordinary (E&EE) Funds
Ensured that all E&EE stakeholders were aware of their training requirements, provide training guidance and oversee compliance with E&EE training requirements
Reconciled IRMA-I (Internal Recourses Management System-Intel) with DAI for commitments, obligations, and expenditures for current and up-to-date reporting of Status of Funds to requirement owners and leadership to allow for accurate decision-making
Identified and resolved issues relating to commitments, obligations, and expenditures.
Budget Analyst
National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, NGA
Springfield, VA
07.2019 - 09.2019
Reviewed and processed all funding documents for commitments and obligations with 100% accuracy
Worked closely with requirements/Program office, provide financial advice, and ensured funds and executed according to spending plan and other internal financial policies and procedures
Performed daily reconciliation of commitments, Obligations, and expenditures and resolve any issues resulting from reconciliation
Reviewed financial reports and streamlined operations to increase productivity.
Under Secretary of Defense
Intelligence, OUSD
Arlington, VA
04.2017 - 07.2019
Program and Financial Management Analyst
CACI International
Arlington, VA
12.2012 - 03.2017
Provided expert advice to sectional managers and senior executive officials in all financial and management related matters regarding Department of Defense (DoD) and Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) regulations, procedures, and policies for decision making
Accurately computed and pre-audited commercial accounts payable invoices and payment vouchers utilizing computerized financial system (Computerized Accounts Payable System) supporting several highly sensitive intelligence programs in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Prompt Payment Act (PPA), and Defense financial management regulations
Identified issues, recommend solutions, provide assistance and advice KO and COR on issues associated with acquisition management
Reviewed all invoices validating allowable costs, pricing rates, appropriate supporting documentation and COR approval prior to payment while responding promptly to all vendor inquiries
Supported acquisition process by researching and evaluating commercial products and services to provide organizational business solutions while resolving vendor discrepancies in payments
Tracked obligations and monitored disbursements for assigned activity accounts on related budgetary forms, schedules, and reports
Assisted in the analysis of program funding for all PPBE phases and other budget exercises.
Senior Financial Management Analyst
United States Army
Fort Belvoir, VA
03.2009 - 10.2012
Led a Finance Support Team (FST) responsible for the allocating funds to agents for Military Intelligence operations
Ensured 100% safeguarding of appropriated funds in support of a unit that specializes in highly sensitive, national level, Secretary of Defense directed intelligence
Led accuracy of processed travel pay entitlements by auditing processed travel pay entitlements, ensuring compliance with Joint Federal Travel Regulations (JFTR) resulting to improve accuracy rate to 98%
Managed travel advances, travel settlements, cash collections, and operational funds in excess of $800,000 while ensuring proper cash management practices and internal control procedures were followed
Advised the Military Commanders in all areas regarding financial regulations, procedures, policies and exception to policies while maintaining classified information with zero security violations.
Military Pay Analyst, Team Lead
United States Army
Barracks, Oahu, Hawaii
05.2006 - 03.2009
Supervised Military pay entitlements process using Joint Service software (DJMS, DMO)
Ensured all processed payments are accurate and in compliance with DOD regulations (DoDFMR) by auditing 100% of processed documents and entitlements on a daily basis
Assigned work to subordinates and, ensured standards are met on a daily basis
Examined Military pay documents for completeness and accuracy and ensured the timely process of all entitlements resulting in improving the timeliness and accuracy rate of the organization to 98%
Identified problems, analyze problems, and provided alternative solutions that aid management decision-making process and implementation
Reviewed and audited all entitlements, resolve discrepancies, and ensure quality control
Generated relevant financial operating reports for Management decision making to Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
Account Payable - Lead Technician
Defense, DFAS
San Antonio, TX
04.2003 - 05.2006
Received and classified all purchase request, contracts and obligation documents for validity and accuracy
Applied proper coding to contracts and adhered to prompt pay act requirement
Determined and applied proper accounting classification and progress payment authorization
Responsible for entering vendor invoice data into Commercial Accounts payable System (CAPS-W) in preparation for certification and ensuring that all vendor invoices are paid promptly
Budget and Financial Management Analyst
Supported the office of the Under Secretary of Defense Intelligence (OUSD-I) in all phases of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution
Supported government lead in analyzing requirements, prioritizing resources, and executing funds
Coordinated with OUSD(I) directorates, OSD offices, Defenses Agencies, and services to integrate estimates, complete assessments, and execute funds
Interprets financial management and accounting policies and implements new procedures within finance operations as needed
Provided technical advice and analysis to ensure client appropriations are effectively justified and executed, ensure acquisition packages are accurate and complete, and transactions are within the law, regulation, and policy
Maintained files of each OUSD (I) contract including all contract modifications
Conduct periodic reviews of budget plans to support continuity of service with no breaks in support
Reviewed acquisition packages for completeness, accuracy, and consistency, initiating financial transactions through the Defense Agency Initiative (DAI) system for Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), Interagency Agreements (IAs), and contracting office Purchase Requisitions (PRs)
Identified discrepancies and follow up to resolve and reconcile discrepancies between the Internal Resources Management Application Intelligence (IRMA-I) reports and Defense Finance and Accounting (DFAS) reports
Actively pursued closure of Unliquidated Obligations in concert with the Comptroller's Tri-Annual Review, including collecting customer status and following up to ensure completion
Assisted with tracking and executing travel funds in the Defense Travel System (DTS) for the Budget and Contracting office.
Education
Masters - Procurement and Acquisition Management
Webster University
01.2017
Graduate Certificate - Project Management
University of Phoenix
01.2015
Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM-A) -
01.2010
Masters: Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Phoenix
01.2007
Bachelors - Accounting
Federal Polytechnic
01.1997
Skills
Financial Budget & Management
Acquisition Management
Financial Problem Assessments
Report Preparation and Presentation
Intelligence Operational Support
Communication Skill
Microsoft Office/Excel/PowerPoint
Processing and Quality Management
Accounts Payable
Customer service
Additional Information
Additional Information. Clearance Status: , Top Secret/SCI (Current).
Timeline
Program Analyst
Department of Air Force.
06.2023 - Current
Financial Management Specialist
Marine Corps Intelligence Activity, Marine Corps
09.2019 - 05.2023
Budget Analyst
National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, NGA
07.2019 - 09.2019
Under Secretary of Defense
Intelligence, OUSD
04.2017 - 07.2019
Program and Financial Management Analyst
CACI International
12.2012 - 03.2017
Senior Financial Management Analyst
United States Army
03.2009 - 10.2012
Military Pay Analyst, Team Lead
United States Army
05.2006 - 03.2009
Account Payable - Lead Technician
Defense, DFAS
04.2003 - 05.2006
Budget and Financial Management Analyst
Masters - Procurement and Acquisition Management
Webster University
Graduate Certificate - Project Management
University of Phoenix
Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM-A) -
Masters: Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Phoenix
Bachelors - Accounting
Federal Polytechnic
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