Philisca Mitchell
Columbia,US
Summary
Exceptional knowledge of principles, practices of administration, and budget management Promotes and advocates assigned programs with organizational strategic objectives of HHS/FDA Excellent communication and organizational skills foster positive work environment. Strong team building with hands-on outstanding project and program leadership. 20 years government experience
Experienced with data analysis, project management, and strategic planning. Utilizes analytical skills to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements. Track record of driving operational excellence and fostering collaborative team environments.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with expertise in analyzing and improving organizational processes. Delivered impactful solutions to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. Demonstrated strong skills in data analysis and project management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Management Analyst
FOOD AND DRUG, Office of Strategic Programs CDER/PMAS/OC
04.2022 - Current
- Respond to a wide array of questions and requests for assistance from CDER staff on budget/funding status, spend plan creation, spend plan modifications, backlog list adjustments, user access requests, spend plan application, interpretation of financial data in reports, walk thru procedures on an array of different spend plan actions, etc
- Create and deliver training on processes for submitting budget requests, building the annual spend plan, creating and approving travel requests, creating and obligation Inter-Agency Reimbursable Travel Work Agreements, and other financial management activities
- Develops, adapts, and employs qualitative and quantitative methods, procedures, and systems for assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of programs
- Within CDER
- Evaluates all personnel action requests with CDER/PMAS/OC to ensure actions not only comply with policy and FTE ceilings, but also are equitable and consistent within the serviced organization
- Plans and leads efforts to manage day to day workflow of project activities that have project timelines, project plans and performance goals set by FDA/CDER upper management team
- Plans, implements, directs, and coordinates program analysis evaluation and advisory functions within CDER Budget
- Provides guidance and monitoring on budget, acquisitions for technical quality and achievements regarding the acquisition process and budget within CDER
- Perform budget development, formulation and/or execution functions within administrative CDER/OSP budget
- Serve as a liaison performing a variety of budget assignments for CDER
- Monitor execution of spend plans throughout the fiscal year, account for changes in program, unit, directorate priorities, identify areas with potential funding problems, and collaborate with stakeholders to research and make funding adjustments as necessary
- Analyze funds usage intent and validate that the action is being allocated the correct type of appropriated funds
- Developed comprehensive reports, providing valuable insights into business performance and aiding in strategic planning efforts.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices in management analysis.
Management Analyst
FOOD AND DRUG, Office of Strategic Programs CDER/OSP
03.2019 - 04.2022
- Analyze and evaluate management practices, methods, and administrative operations within CDER/OSP and identify performance issues and assess their impact on long and short-term outcomes within CDER/OSP budget
- This is done by identifying budget matters, admiration operations and patterns within in CDER/OSP
- Perform independent tasks for the overall CDER BUDGET for accounting, utilization, care, and ensuring operations and programs follow CDER management regulations
- Develops, adapts, and employs qualitative and quantitative methods, procedures, and systems for assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of programs
- Within CDER
- Evaluates all personnel action requests with CDER/OSP to ensure actions not only comply with policy and FTE ceilings, but also are equitable and consistent within the serviced organization
- Plans and leads efforts to manage day to day workflow of project activities that have project timelines, project plans and performance goals set by FDA/CDER upper management team
- Plans, implements, directs, and coordinates program analysis evaluation and advisory functions within CDER Budget
- Provides guidance and monitoring on budget, acquisitions for technical quality and achievements regarding the acquisition process and budget within CDER
- Perform budget development, formulation and/or execution functions within administrative CDER/OSP budget
- Serve as a liaison performing a variety of budget assignments for CDER
- Advise on issues pertaining to business planning, financial management, budget, procurement, management, and other business management matters with CDER
- Provide advisory services on related strategic financial initiatives for CDER/OSP office
- Evaluate and recommend financial management policies and funding strategies to formulate possible courses of action for resolving financial and travel issues with UFMS and CGE
- Provide advisory services on related strategic financial initiatives
- Maintain complex databases, registers, and other budget tracking systems
- Serves as point of contact with responsibility for maintaining information on new programs, studies, regulations, policy statements, acquisition management and program management activities including strategic planning, developing, and leading cross-division knowledge and communication sharing activities
- Formulates immediate and long-range objectives, integrates activities, and establishes financial priorities with in CDER Office and report on financial statements for project invoices and government credit cards and advise customers to ensure compliance and accuracy of expenditures and asset management against federal financial regulations
- Provides guidance in development of complex procurement requirements and translates that are comprehensive solicitation packages and development writing of statements of works (SOW) for projects/contracts
- Advise on issues pertaining to business planning, financial management, budget, procurement, management, and other business management matters and compiles data and prepares complex administrative and management reports for high senior level officials in FDA
- Collaborates with upper management to identify system requirements, recommend that were user-focused platforms that process, and reports as well as working collaboratively with government end-users and the budget team to resolve issues that needed our attention regarding FY funds
- Provide authoritative guidance within CDER/OSP budget program management and policy development and analyze new or revised regulations to IT contract and acquisition programs
- Determine strategies for the implementation and/or utilization of information management resources
- Support CDER Budget and life cycle by using CBAPS for planning and executing operating cost (run reports using CBAPS and Excel creating reports to track data and budget/per capita)
- Review and approve invoices and ensure accuracy of funds and developed new policies, procedures and guidance materials for program operations or adapts existing guidance in response to new regulatory or operations/systems requirements and promotes efficiency in program operations
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices in management analysis.
- Developed comprehensive reports, providing valuable insights into business performance and aiding in strategic planning efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Baltimore County, MDSkills
- Management Specialist
- Team and Project Leadership within HHS/FDA organizational strategic objectives
- Research and Development
- Cost Benefits Analysis
- Policy Planning / Implementation
- ConcurGOV(CGE)
- Administers information technology principles, Budget & Acquisition Planning System (CBAPS)&( iProcurement)
- Technical Proficiencies
- Networking: LAN / WAN Admin, VPN, TCP/IP, SecureID, Cisco Routers
- Network and Systems Security
- Platforms: Windows 7/8/81/10, Windows Server 2012 R2, Mac OS
- Languages: C, C, HTML/HTML 5, Java, JavaScript
- Tools: Command Workstation, VMware, LogMeIn, Microsoft Office Suite, Access, MS
- Client relationship management
- Policy analysis
- Business process improvement
- Business analysis
Accomplishments
A successful budget closeout for FY24 involve identifying and implementing cost-saving measures with in the government, resulting in a significant reduction in expenses for contracts, grants and travel expenses. My team was able to successful return of unspent funds, while making sure all financial obligations were met and accurate reporting was provided to upper management.
Certification
- Licenses and Certifications: FAC –COTR, I-Net+ FPM 319 Leadership and strategic Management, FPM 316 Systems Management
- Coursework: Project Management, Implementing Information Security with ISO/IEC 27002, Clarity, Security Network, Understanding Grants Process, QVR, Budget Tracking, ECB Data Administration, NBS Requisitioned-External, NIH File Maker Developer Group, ITAS, Meeting Planning
Timeline
Management Analyst
FOOD AND DRUG, Office of Strategic Programs CDER/PMAS/OC
04.2022 - Current
Management Analyst
FOOD AND DRUG, Office of Strategic Programs CDER/OSP
03.2019 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Maryland Baltimore County
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