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Sha"Keena Anderson

Tampa

Summary

Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record at Epsilon Systems Solutions, adept in project oversight and planning. Successfully led 25 projects, delivering over $32M in SIGINT and GEOINT solutions. Strong communicator and strategic thinker, skilled in aligning project timelines with organizational goals while fostering team collaboration and innovation.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager/Team Leader - Project Management

Epsilon Systems Solutions
12.2023 - Current
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members to enhance collaboration and ensure the successful completion of projects.
  • Provided support to the Director of Navy TENCAP and the Navy TENCAP Office as the National-to-Tactical integration and GEOINT Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) contractor for over two years.
  • Trusted to provide project management, Multi-Intelligence technical advice, CONOP validation, and coordinate and validate lab and field demonstrations, while transitioning new technologies to programs of record.
  • As a Project Manager and Navy TENCAP GEOINT SME, I led 25 projects through the entire life cycle, from development to testing and delivery, resulting in over $32 million in SIGINT and GEOINT-associated software and hardware.
  • Evaluated over 600 RDT&E and S&T classified proposals. Conducted requirements gathering and analysis to validate technologies and capabilities against Joint requirements and OPNAV priorities.
    Expertly triaged GEOINT collection gaps, identified requirements, and collaborated directly with commercial vendors to architect solutions that addressed those gaps. Efforts directly fulfilled U.S. Navy and Joint intelligence needs across multiple COCOMs.
  • Advised the customer through the annual planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) process, briefing customer leadership on program performance, accomplishments, and requirements, and addressing inquiries related to program execution and planning.
  • Represented a Government client as the GEOINT SME at over 75 technical and high-level meetings, including a critical cross-functional team (CFT) that provided targeted COCOM intelligence assessments and validated Joint Urgent Operational Needs.
  • Managed the process for soliciting and developing new tactics, techniques, and procedures that enable the U.S. Navy to utilize information collected and processed by national intelligence systems during combat operations.
  • Managed relationships and ideas from a community of agencies, companies, and academia that have the required technical expertise and clearances to address the Navy TENCAP research and development requirements.

Deputy Associate Director (Intel)

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
06.2021 - 11.2022
  • Led teams of up to 15 personnel, supervising daily performance and implementing training and improvement plans.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to share innovative ideas and providing resources for professional development.
  • Mentored junior staff members, guiding professional development opportunities and career progression paths within the company.
  • Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
  • Reviewed proposed regulatory changes and evaluated potential impacts on business operations.
  • Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
  • Served as a senior IOD intelligence action officer to several Departmental and Intelligence Community and working groups e.g., Intelligence Board's Analysis Working Group, the Departmental Integrated Intelligence working group.
  • Acted on behalf of CISA’s Key Intelligence Officer (KIO), identifies issues requiring policy decisions of the CISA KIO and responds to tasking arising from work groups e.g KIO Connect.
  • Led or participates in analytic studies to identify cyber and physical infrastructure threats and risks,
    assesses the reliability and interdependencies of various integrated cyber and physical infrastructures, assets, systems, and/or functions.
  • Aided in the development of two policies, methods, and procedures to facilitate the introduction of CISA Intel’s strategic and operational programmatic planning, coordination, and reviews.
  • Screened, evaluated, consolidated, and analyzed large quantities of highly technical and specialized intelligence data from various sources and independently determines if management should be advised of any developments requiring immediate action.
  • Prepares requests for the collection of additional intelligence data as necessary.
  • Provided IODs intelligence oversight, reporting, and analytic efforts by conducting program review activities, providing authoritative findings, guidance and recommendations on office-wide programs and advanced analytic studies.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Directs mid-and senior-level analysts/specialists (GS-09 – GS-14) in organizing material, developing and applying basic analytical techniques and preparing final products
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.

Program Manager

Intelligence and Security Command
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure support for program initiatives.
  • Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
  • Serves as Senior Program Manager, Contract Officer Representative, and subject matter expert of the assigned AFRICOM ISR COCO and INSCOM mission support programs. Responsible for providing senior-level technical leadership, oversight, and direction for a Joint and Army operational mission-oriented staff, directly managing or indirectly supporting the management of Joint Overhead Intelligence Operations (JOIO), Low-Density Language (LDL), and other ISR programs that support Geographical Combatant Commands. Guidelines include Presidential Directives, congressional legislation, national-level policies, plans, and statements, as well as joint policies, regulations, and doctrines concerning intelligence and AISR matters that impact intelligence priorities and their implementation. Incumbent provides advice and assistance to HQDA, components, JCS, and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms that supported budgetary constraints.
  • Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
  • Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.
  • Exercised strategic acuity in aligning all aspects for the USAFRICOM ISR program and financial management oversight (~$2.4B contract) contractually. Support the organization’s strategic direction and management of long-term goals, while conducting data analysis.
  • Coordinate activities directly with HQDA G2 and AFRICOM to develop operational and strategic plans for ISR capabilities. Fosters an environment of collegiality among government organizations (COCOM, HQDA G2, GSA FEDSIM, and Joint stakeholders) and personnel to advance the program's effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Facilitates the execution of PPB&E functions for POM, PBR, and UPL submissions. Consistently supports the implementation of Program management elements (benefits management, stakeholder management, risk management, governance management, program lifecycle, and agile methods for the betterment of the program.

Principal Systems Engineer

Centauri
05.2018 - 05.2019
  • Improved system efficiency by identifying and resolving complex technical issues in a timely manner.
  • Analyzed data trends to proactively identify areas for improvement in system performance, recommending valuable changes that enhanced user experience.
  • Delivered exceptional customer support by promptly addressing inquiries and providing comprehensive resolutions to technical challenges.
  • Mentored junior engineers on best practices, promoting skill advancement and fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • •Developed tactics, techniques, and procedures for proper employment of new intelligence collection system
    • Collaborated with Technical Operations and Targeting personnel on development and fielding of novel collection systems
    • Program manager for software development
    • Advised customer through the annual planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) process; briefed customer leadership on program performance, accomplishments, and requirements; answered inquiries related to program execution & planning
    • Conducted acceptance testing of new hardware and software for MASINT system; reviewed relevant technical documentation to ensure completeness and interpretability
    • Advised customer on technology trade space (risk, maturity, schedule, cost, performance) in the acquisition of new systems
    • Conducted all-source and market research to inform targeting & system design processes
    • Exploited MASINT technical data; generated tailored technical reports
  • Developed new reporting formats for novel dataset
    • Assisted the government customer in the source selection process
    • Spearheaded interagency collaboration; conducted and maintained outreach to other agencies; briefed and participated in community of practice events
    • Created documentation to support program decision milestones & document requirements
    • Supported authorship, review, and staffing of Congressional Notification and surrounding inquiries, briefings, and requests
    • Contributed to quarterly reports to Congress on program status & accomplishments; responded to Congressional staffer inquiries as required

Course Manager & Instructor

Defense Intelligence Agency, DIA
03.2016 - 05.2018
  • Manage and instruct three classes, Collection Management for Analysts, CENTCOM Collection Management Course, and the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Tactical Controller Course via Agile Learning, Blackboard for Distance Learning, and Virtual Classes.
  • Served as an adjunct instructor for the ISR Course.
  • Supervise, coach, and mentor a team of six instructors. Drive positive cultural change.
  • Evaluate instructor presentations during and after completion of required courses.
  • Develop team goals and manage them for results. Execute the objectives.
  • Oversee training processes by monitoring training methods and providing feedback on areas that require improvement.
  • Gather data to write reports on the quality of training from instructors. Ensure instructors provide feedback to students.
  • Organize and lead meetings to discuss goals, resolve problems, and inform about policy or procedure changes.
  • Manage instructional materials, provide recommendations to upper management, and adjust the current student's curriculum to adhere to the highest standards and policies.
  • Manage and address concerns on the learning standards and consider recommendations for curriculum improvement.
  • Review new training regulations and policies that impact operations and take corrective action.
  • Develop technical training content using a variety of delivery methods. Help develop and implement plans.
  • Enhance and accelerate leader development by making coaching available to students. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of assigned course material.
  • Exercise professional judgment to plan, schedule, and carry out major projects and evaluations.
  • Exercise discretion to determine whether to broaden or narrow the scope of projects or evaluations.
  • Plan and prepare effective instructional material in compliance with established guidelines.
  • Determine which performance aids would be paramount for training in a specific course.
  • Produce and present training on intelligence courses, including ISR operations such as analysis, message handling, databasing, and analytic production.
  • Demonstrate a high degree of knowledge of instructional methods as prescribed by assigned lesson plans. Eliminate redundant training methods and materials.
  • Develop and validate new training methods and materials as necessary.
  • Utilize virtualization technology extensively to simulate real-world scenarios, creating an immersive cyber-environment for students.
  • Attend staff meetings to discuss course information. Keep the supervisor informed on course and instructor matters.
  • Render technical guidance to plan, research, and implement training programs. Review career programs of instruction for compliance with the organization's training strategy.
  • Ensure that instructional material functions as designed.
  • Ensure that the assigned lesson material and course literature are current and comply with approved objectives.
  • Encourage students to participate in discussions. Positively encourage individual students to develop.
  • Equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to perform their assigned duties effectively.
  • Work cooperatively with faculty, advisors, and other departments to coordinate services to students.
  • Use Word to write memorandums, and course documents such as student guide, lessons plans, instructor guides, and plans of instruction.
  • Use PowerPoint to build a curriculum for students, and present course changes and updates to the customer.
  • Use Outlook to communicate with students and DIA on what is required and outstanding for upcoming classes.
  • Use Excel to input, track, and retrieve data analysis of test scores and metric data pulls.
    Analyze data and resolve complex course and instructor problems.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL
05-2021

Skills

  • Project Oversight
  • Project planning
  • Project Development
  • Project Timeline Coordination

Certification

  • PMP - Project Management Professional
  • Certified Collection Manager Foundation Training - 2022
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training - 2023
  • DAWAI LEVEL I/II/II Program Management Training - 2024

Timeline

Project Manager/Team Leader - Project Management

Epsilon Systems Solutions
12.2023 - Current

Deputy Associate Director (Intel)

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
06.2021 - 11.2022

Program Manager

Intelligence and Security Command
06.2019 - 06.2021

Principal Systems Engineer

Centauri
05.2018 - 05.2019

Course Manager & Instructor

Defense Intelligence Agency, DIA
03.2016 - 05.2018

MBA - Business Administration

Saint Leo University

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