Sarah Jimenez
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Federal mission support professional with an MBA in Global Management and a background spanning HR administration, payroll, budget support, and executive coordination. Lead teams, interpret policy, and manage sensitive personnel actions with accuracy, compliance, and clear communication across high-pressure environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Mission Support Specialist
U.S. Border Patrol
Yuma, AZ
04.2023 - Current
- Led and coordinated diverse team of Mission Support Specialists, ensuring compliant delivery of HR administrative services aligned with federal regulations.
- Implement strategic workload distribution and resource management to maximize team productivity and meet organizational objectives.
- Provide expert consultation and policy interpretation on complex HR issues including staffing, benefits, and performance management to senior leadership.
- Managed and oversaw HR program functions including staffing, payroll, awards, retirement benefits, and personnel actions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in execution.
- Series: 0301 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 13 Salary: 120,659 USD Per Year, Hours per week: 40 Supervisor: Gabriela Rios, (928) 341-6534
Special Assistant to the Chief Patrol Agent
U.S. Border Patrol
Yuma, AZ
12.2013 - 04.2023
- Coordinated and managed confidential communications and sensitive information flow on behalf of the Chief Patrol Agent, ensuring security and discretion.
- Facilitated and led cross-departmental collaboration to streamline administrative processes and enhance operational efficiency within the Patrol Agent's office.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive tracking systems for key projects, deadlines, and deliverables to support the Chief's strategic initiatives.
- Provided expert guidance and support in the preparation of high-level briefings, reports, and presentations for executive leadership and external stakeholders.
- Entrusted with managing the office and overseeing daily administrative operations during the Chief Patrol Agent's absence, ensuring continuity and efficiency in leadership support.
- Series: 0301 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 12 Salary: 96,636 USD Per Year, Hours per week: 40 Supervisor: Anthony Porvaznik, (928) 750-4778
Mission Support Specialist Payroll Coordinator and Budget
U.S. Border Patrol
Yuma, AZ
03.2009 - 11.2013
- Coordinated and managed the payroll processing for all departmental employees, ensuring compliance with federal payroll policies and regulations.
- Facilitated communication with other organizations by effectively articulating the needs of the organization and fostering working relationships with counterparts.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive budget plans for the Mission Support division, monitoring expenditures and allocating resources efficiently.
- Provided expert guidance on payroll discrepancies and budgetary issues, resolving complex cases through collaboration with finance and HR teams and advice on a variety of administrative and management programs and procedures.
- Implemented streamlined procedures for payroll and budget operations, enhancing accuracy and reducing processing times.
- Conducted evaluations on administrative functions and prepared findings, recommendations and reports.
- Led training sessions for staff on payroll systems, budget management, travel, and relevant federal regulations to improve team competency and compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align budget forecasting with operational needs, supporting strategic planning and resource allocation for the Yuma Sector.
- Proposed efficient methods to achieve the objectives related to Sector budget, procurement, purchase card, and travel. Offered assistance to Sector employees regarding the use of funding codes, as well as travel and purchase card issues. Utilized expertise in the policies, goals, objectives, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to financial oversight and budget execution. Aided in the management formulation and planning of the Border Patrol Yuma Sector Budget along with specialty programs.
- Series: 0301 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 9 Salary: 52,192 USD Per Year, Hours per week: 40 Supervisor: Debra Hash, (928) 246-5809
Labor and Employee Relations Specialist
U.S. Border Patrol
Yuma, AZ
06.2007 - 02.2009
- Advised management regarding, and prepared draft, performance-based actions and adverse or disciplinary actions based on
- Reviewed regulations and administrative instructions pertaining to all phases of grievances, appeals, and disciplinary and adverse personnel actions.
- Conducted thorough investigations of employee complaints and allegations, preparing detailed reports and recommending appropriate corrective actions to address labor and employee relations issues.
- Developed and managed comprehensive employee relations programs that facilitated open communication channels between management and staff, resulting in a 15% decrease in workplace conflicts.
- Conducted targeted training sessions for supervisory personnel on effective labor relations strategies and compliance, improving managerial capability in handling union-related issues.
- Developed and conducted training on discipline, to include employee rights, management rights and employee representative rights.
- Drafted correspondence for counseling, warnings, and administrative action packages.
- Series: 0201 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 7 Salary: 41,729 USD Per Year, Hours per week: 40 Supervisor: Julie Brown, (619) 597-9646
Education
Master of Business Administration - Global Management
University of Phoenix
Yuma, AZ10-2003
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Yuma, AZ05-2001
Skills
- Office Management
- Spreadsheets/Reports
- Executive Support
- Database Administration
- Travel Management/Budget Execution
- Payroll
- Leadership
- Labor & Employee Relations
- Visio
- CPRO
- SAP
- EOPF
- USDA/NFC
- GovTA
- USA Staffing / EL360 Hiring Application
- Performance Plan System
- Microsoft Office Programs
Awards
Yearly Cash Awards, Performance Based, Non-Traditional Awards / Time-Off Awards, Commendable Act or Service Award
Courses
- Federal Position Descriptions Training
- Performance Plan System Policy Training
- Systems, Applications, Products (SAP) Training
- SAP Budget Execution and Reporting
- Adverse and Performance Based Actions - 32 hours
- Merit Systems Protection Board Law Week - 40 hours
- Employee Relations - 32 hours
- Labor Relations - 32 hours
Timeline
Supervisory Mission Support Specialist
U.S. Border Patrol
04.2023 - Current
Special Assistant to the Chief Patrol Agent
U.S. Border Patrol
12.2013 - 04.2023
Mission Support Specialist Payroll Coordinator and Budget
U.S. Border Patrol
03.2009 - 11.2013
Labor and Employee Relations Specialist
U.S. Border Patrol
06.2007 - 02.2009
Master of Business Administration - Global Management
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix