Tanya Allen
Lyles
Summary
Budget Analyst with extensive experience with the State of Tennessee, excelling in financial analysis and project management. Proven track record in leading budget development, ensuring fiscal integrity, and enhancing client relationships. Skilled in managing complex data systems and delivering accurate reports, driving strategic alignment across divisions.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
BUDGET ANALYST 2
STATE OF TENNESSEE (TN WILDLIFE RESOURCE AGENCY)
Nashville
03.2025 - Current
- Managed and developed agency budget for 500+ fleet personnel and travel accounts, ensuring financial alignment with agency objectives.
- Prepared budget summaries and guidelines for executives, chiefs, and regional managers.
- Ensured budgets aligned with agency needs while addressing imbalances during approval process.
- Created budget books summarizing equipment grants and professional services for executives, enhancing decision-making with clear financial insights.
- Reviewed high-dollar purchases and professional service contracts for compliance, safeguarding agency resources and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
- Audited and approved travel authorities and expenses, providing training to personnel.
- Developed expenditure reports using Excel to facilitate financial oversight.
- Entered data into TWRA budget system, including MVM uploads and pay file updates.
PROCUREMENT OFFICER 1
STATE OF TENNESSEE (TN WILDLIFE RESOURCE AGENCY)
Nashville
09.2021 - 03.2025
- Managed creation and maintenance of requisitions and purchase orders in Edison FSCM module.
- Conducted invitations to bid for contracts exceeding local purchasing authority limits, ensuring competitive pricing and compliance.
- Reviewed CPO policies to ensure compliance with procurement activities and procedures.
- Entered and updated supplier request forms in Edison FSCM, maintaining accurate supplier information.
- Collaborated with sourcing accounts specialist to secure large project acquisitions.
- Performed monthly audits of p-card holders to verify compliance with purchasing policies.
- Established direct-bill agreements with hotel partners, providing employees with enhanced lodging options and streamlined booking processes.
- Implemented direct-bill processes with hotel partners, optimizing lodging costs and ensuring accurate application of tax exemptions.
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 2
STATE OF TENNESSEE (F&A-C&I CENTRALIZED ACCOUNTING DIVISION)
Nashville
07.2015 - 09.2021
- Audited and processed thousands of AP vouchers for commission and board member suppliers, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Reviewed and approved hundreds of travel authorizations and expense reports, ensuring adherence to F&A travel policy and timely reimbursement.
- Processed supplemental pay vouchers for police and firefighters while meeting accuracy and timeliness standards.
- Generated contractor vouchers for DEI/DBI payrolls, ensuring accurate preparation and same-day processing.
- Reconciled payment card transactions weekly, submitting monthly statements during review periods.
- Conducted travel training sessions across multiple program areas, developing manuals and providing remote support to enhance understanding of travel procedures.
- Provided F&A accounts payable coverage for Tricor and Department of Health during staff absences.
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 2
STATE OF TENNESSEE (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & INSURANCE)
Nashville
07.2009 - 06.2015
- Executed high-volume data entry and voucher processing in Edison, ensuring accuracy of account codes and vendor payment terms to facilitate timely payments.
- Processed supplemental pay for police officers and firefighters, verifying vendor information and resolving discrepancies with F&A to ensure correct and timely disbursement.
- Reviewed and audited travel claims within two days of receipt, returning incorrect claims with correction instructions.
- Organized invoices and claims by due date, enabling on-time payment processing and maintaining vendor relationships.
- Maintained paper and electronic filing systems, ensuring all vendor files were current for fiscal year readiness.
- Trained coworkers and new hires on the Edison system, enhancing team proficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hickman County High School
Hickman, TN05-2001
Skills
- Financial systems management
- Budget development
- Procurement and vendor management
- Accounts payable and travel reimbursement
- Compliance oversight
- Budget training facilitation
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Financial analysis expertise
- Compliance auditing practices
- Expenditure reporting techniques
- Procurement processes optimization
- Team collaboration skills
Certification
CAP, Certified Administrative Professional
Timeline
BUDGET ANALYST 2
STATE OF TENNESSEE (TN WILDLIFE RESOURCE AGENCY)
03.2025 - Current
PROCUREMENT OFFICER 1
STATE OF TENNESSEE (TN WILDLIFE RESOURCE AGENCY)
09.2021 - 03.2025
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 2
STATE OF TENNESSEE (F&A-C&I CENTRALIZED ACCOUNTING DIVISION)
07.2015 - 09.2021
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 2
STATE OF TENNESSEE (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & INSURANCE)
07.2009 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Hickman County High School