Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Awards
Timeline

REBECCA L. JAWORSKI

ANNADALE,VA

Summary

Innovative and proven leader, skilled in change management, strategic planning, research and analysis. Builder of cross-functional teams within own organization and across agencies. Advanced regulatory analysis experience. Able to quickly assess complex technical information informing policy and operational performance.

Professional leader with proven track record in driving organizational success and fostering collaborative environment. Equipped with strategic planning, operational oversight, and team development skills. Known for adaptability and delivering results in high-pressure situations. Adept at building strong relationships and leading teams to achieve business goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Division Director, Compliance, Audit, Risk & Safety Division

United States Department of Agriculture
09.2021 - Current
  • Leads a leadership team of first-line supervisors, overseeing a diverse team of compliance investigators and inspectors, auditors, safety and security specialists and administrative personnel (GS05-14) to mitigate fraud, waste and abuse, ensuring compliance with rules, laws and regulations, ensuring performance accomplishment, professional development, and equal employment opportunities
  • Provides oversight of standards-based auditing and investigations programs, including analysis of research and promotion board oversight and review and determination of Office of Inspector General Hotline referrals of National Organic Program certification issues, grant fraud, personal misconduct and mismanagement of administrative operations
  • Formulates and documents workflow through use of program and case management systems
  • Established a multi-year strategic plan , evaluating strategic plan performance metrics through multi-year operating plans, including budget and workforce development and justification, programmatic development, and enhanced customer service across the Agency
  • Advises the Agency Administrator and Program Senior Leadership on adherence to regulatory and compliance standards and process for internal control design, documentation and assessment
  • Produced bi-weekly reports to analyze job performance against team goals.
  • Attended bi-weekly meetings to discuss and optimize strategies.

Chief of Staff

United States Department of Agriculture
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Attended meetings to make informed business decisions, provide administrative support and evaluate progress toward goals and objectives.
  • Aligned multiple Executive Branch goals with overall vision, ensuring cohesive progress towards shared objectives.
  • Provided comprehensive support to the Deputy Under Secretary Marketing and Regulatory Programs and Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response, Executive Office of the President, enabling them to focus on critical decision-making and leadership tasks.

National Gleaning Coordinator

United States Department of Agriculture
06.2023 - 10.2023

Developed the first ever National Team & National Chairs “Back to School” Gleaning Event, Sept 2023

  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Collaborated across Departments to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.

University Inspector General

Uniformed Services University for the Health Sciences
06.2018 - 09.2020
  • Established the first University Office of Inspector General (OIG)
  • Developed the University OIG 2021-2024 Strategic Plan with policies and procedures for the Inspector General functions; recruited and supervised military and civilian staff
  • Provided expert guidance to staff members regarding the interpretation of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to their job duties.
  • Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining high quality standards in a time-sensitive environment.

Director, Special Studies Division

Office of the Naval Inspector General
07.2017 - 06.2018
  • Led a nine-month Office transformation incorporating Special Studies staff with the Inspection Division, delivering enhanced agency capability through human capital management
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

Deputy Director Special Studies Division

Office of the Naval Inspector General
05.2014 - 06.2018
  • Conducted multiple technical briefings to Senior Naval Leadership teams, covering study results and impact on their operations and areas of command
  • Developed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals, ensuring alignment with company''s mission and vision.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by promoting collaboration, transparency, and open communication among team members.
  • Advised leadership on technical and administrative matters involving Naval Programs, assessing Naval audit and inspection findings for further research and analysis
  • Monitored performance metrics, analyzing trends to identify areas requiring attention or improvement.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to successfully execute large-scale projects on time and within budget constraints.

Biomedical Engineer/Physiologist

United States Marine Corps
04.2010 - 05.2014
  • Developed and managed research teams addressing human physiological, cognitive and functional performance
  • Briefed technical complex physiological research to non-technical senior military leadership making equipment acquisition and combat unit manning and performance decisions
  • Managed regulatory compliance processes for human subject research in protect populations, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.

Education

Post-doctoral Fellowship - Department of Pharmacology

University of California-San Diego, San Diego, CA

Doctorate - Department of Pharmacology & Physiology

University of Rochester, Rochester, New York

Master of Science - Department of Pharmacology & Physiology

University of Rochester, Rochester, New York

Master of Science - Department of Zoology

Miami University, Oxford, Ohio

Bachelor of Arts - Department of Zoology

Miami University, Oxford, Ohio

Skills

  • Executive Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Building relationships
  • Training and mentoring

Accomplishments

  • Selected for highly competitive USDA Senior Executive Service Development Program 2024 - 2025
  • Achieved 60% reduction in compliance case processing time through effectively managing team's intake and triage skills
  • Documented and resolved grantee's lack of internal controls which led to return of $15 million in improper payments.
  • Developed communication strategies to build a strong coalition of Federal Departments and Agencies supporting gleaning team development resulting in 1 million pounds gleaned, doubling the prior year donations
  • Achieved 50% increase in workforce confidence in workplace safety and security by completing six-month safety enhancement project with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Within 18 months, decreased investigation closing by 75% and increased compliance inspections by 50%

Certification

  • Certified Fraud Examiner, Association of Fraud Examiners
  • Certified Inspector General, Association of Inspectors General
  • Human System Integration Certification, Naval Postgraduate School
  • Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act, Defense Acquisition University, Systems Planning, Research, Development & Engineering Level III, Science & Technology Program Management Level I qualified

Awards

  • Administrator’s Award, Agricultural Marketing Service, Advancement of Agency Non-procurement Suspension & Debarment Program, 2023
  • Annual Performance Awards, monetary & time-off awards, 2010 to 2023

Timeline

Chief of Staff - United States Department of Agriculture
10.2024 - 01.2025
National Gleaning Coordinator - United States Department of Agriculture
06.2023 - 10.2023
Division Director, Compliance, Audit, Risk & Safety Division - United States Department of Agriculture
09.2021 - Current
University Inspector General - Uniformed Services University for the Health Sciences
06.2018 - 09.2020
Director, Special Studies Division - Office of the Naval Inspector General
07.2017 - 06.2018
Deputy Director Special Studies Division - Office of the Naval Inspector General
05.2014 - 06.2018
Biomedical Engineer/Physiologist - United States Marine Corps
04.2010 - 05.2014
University of Rochester - Doctorate, Department of Pharmacology & Physiology
University of Rochester - Master of Science, Department of Pharmacology & Physiology
Miami University - Master of Science, Department of Zoology
Miami University - Bachelor of Arts, Department of Zoology
University of California-San Diego - Post-doctoral Fellowship, Department of Pharmacology
REBECCA L. JAWORSKI