Salma Shafiq
Summary
Highly analytical and results-driven Budget Analyst with nearly 20 years of experience in financial management, budget execution, and federal appropriations. Proven expertise in budget formulation, financial reporting, and process optimization within the General Services Administration (GSA). Adept at managing multi-million-dollar budgets, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and enhancing financial planning processes. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Budget Analyst
General Services Administration
09.2005 - 03.2025
- Managed the review, processing, and reconciliations of Service Centers one-time procurements, LoGO recurring contracts, and other service centers financial transactions
- Developed and analyzed financial reports, budget trends, and spending patterns to ensure effective allocation and utilization of funds
- Provided budgetary guidance to agency managers, improving financial planning and compliance
- Reviewed Unliquidated Obligations (ULO) to validate open balances, recommend fund de-obligation, and optimize budget reallocations
- Led weekly budget and acquisitions meetings, advising management on financial trends and resource allocation
- Developed training materials and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve onboarding efficiency and ensure consistent financial practices
- Provided one-on-one coaching and group training sessions, ensuring new team members quickly adapted to federal budgeting guidelines and compliance requirements
- Served as the liaison for the service center and external customers in establishing Inter/Intra Agency Agreements through reviewal and editing of MOU/RWA package requests, submitting funding request, and creating Pegasys document type in Pegasys or Reimbursable Work Authorization in RETA
- This involves consistent communication with the customers for timely obligations and ensuring IPAC payments are made
- Daily monitored incoming micro purchase requests to determine the validity of the requirements and provides funds certification accordingly, while ensuring addressed to determine within the established OCFO timeframe of 1 business day, allowing the building operations team to meet its timeliness metric
- Reviewed monthly operations to assess compliance with budgets and determine necessary adjustments for future plans.
- Conducted variance analyses to identify potential areas for improvement in existing budgeting practices.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and reduced the time required for monthly budget reconciliations.
- Participated in special projects as needed, providing valuable insights based on extensive knowledge of agency finances.
Learning Resources Center Manager
Strayer University
06.2002 - 08.2005
- Oversaw the daily operations of the Learning Resource Center, ensuring students and faculty had access to academic resources
- Managed electronic library systems, subscriptions, and academic testing for student career development
- Supervised and trained staff, optimizing the efficiency of library services and maintaining a professional learning environment
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes to ensure a skilled workforce capable of meeting center objectives.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through effective leadership, open communication channels, and regular team-building activities.
- Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, resulting in improved revenue generation and higher customer retention rates.
- Collaborated closely with other department managers to align goals, share knowledge, and boost overall center performance.
- Processed payroll for over 5 employees as part of sound human resources and financial management strategies.
- Checked facility, employee work and service levels to maintain compliance with company and industry standards.
Education
Master’s Degree - Business Administration - Concentration in Management
06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Computer Networking
Skills
- Budget Formulation & Execution
- Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Federal Appropriations & Compliance
- Process Improvement & SOP Development
- Financial Systems: Pegasys
- Financial Systems: RETA
- Financial Systems: EASI
- Data Analytics & Forecasting
- Cross–Functional Collaboration
- Variance analysis
- Data reconciliation
Phone
cell, 571-326-4445
Timeline
Budget Analyst
General Services Administration
09.2005 - 03.2025
Learning Resources Center Manager
Strayer University
06.2002 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Computer Networking
Master’s Degree - Business Administration - Concentration in Management
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