Shanita Brown
Glen Burnie,United States
Summary
Results-driven financial professional specializing in Integrated Financial Management and strategic workforce planning, with a proven track record at NASA Goddard Spaceflight Center. Achievements include significant enhancements in resource management and substantial improvements in space mission budgeting, driven by strong analytical skills and efficient task organization. Committed to operational excellence and optimizing budget execution for continued organizational success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Resource Analyst
NASA Goddard Spaceflight Center
Greenbelt, United States
09.2023 - Current
- Successfully managed and contributed to complex space flight missions including the POES NOAA NPrime Mission, MetOp-B and MetOp-C Missions.
- Provided strategic resource management support to advance key space weather initiatives within the joint NOAA-NASA framework.
- Collaborate with project managers to generate, verify, and consolidate budget proposals reviewed by key leaders.
- Provide leadership and expertise to SWFO Program, Project, Observatory, and Instrument managers in interpreting budget estimates.
- Analyzed and evaluated funding requests for additional mission support under FY 24-25 continuing resolution periods.
- Esteemed for conducting comprehensive evaluations of annual and lifecycle mission budget expenditures in SWO Division.
- Led strategic workforce planning in IWAPP for full Civil Servant and Contractor Support FTE/WYE.
- Confirmed availability of funds in specified Work Breakdown Structures to accommodate salary deductions.
- Assisted management in enhancing estimates through accounting tools for PPBE preparation.
- Ensured fiscal year compliance through detailed planning and verification of Program needs.
- Oversaw financial operations to ensure alignment between budget allocations and program adjustments.
- Extensive knowledge of financial and program management regulations including NOAA-NASA reimbursable programs.
- Utilized NPR 7120.5D guidelines for formulating and implementing space flight initiatives.
- Entered monthly accruals and prepared quarterly adjustments in SAP Financial System.
- Explained variances in monthly contractor financial reports to management stakeholders.
- Oversaw expenditure tracking for complex CPFF agreements under APL and EO Vista projects.
- Review cost data monthly to ensure each contract has sufficient funding
- Participate in Monthly PSM (Procurement Strategy Meeting) to discuss action items, progress and deliverables
- Organized monthly meetings with stakeholders from various departments in order to discuss progress towards goals related to resource optimization.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing resources to determine their availability for upcoming projects.
- Performed analysis on current staffing levels and skill sets in order to make recommendations for cost savings or improved productivity.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop strategies for managing resources more efficiently throughout each project lifecycle.
Resource Analyst
X3M Systems, LLC
Greenbelt, United States
10.2008 - 09.2023
- Performed budgetary, accounting, and administrative functions in implementing budgetary program policies, and procedures
- Identified and interpreted Congressional, OMB, and presidential direction, language, and guidance
- Prepared a variety of reports/analyses regarding the status of funds, expenses, obligations, available balances and unliquidated balances
- Prepared and processed monthly cost accruals for several contracts as well as provide cost reporting
- Analyzed and provided explanations of significant cost variances and participate in making recommendations using activity based costing techniques
- Oversee and managed workforce FTE’s which involve both short term and long term strategic planning
- Communicated workforce strategic planning with project managers, branch head, headquarters and other agencies regarding resource utilization, ensuring that adequate funds are available for charging salaries
- Reviewed historical data and current trends to validate and consolidate requests and estimates for an integrated budget for a major multi-functional program
- Assured that program funding data is accurately entered in the Funds Control System and other agency’s financial management systems
- Effectively performs annual year-end-closing activities and performs program accounting reconciliation
- Reviewed and coordinated accounting records and prepared Monthly and Quarterly Summary reports on program obligations and costs
- Conducted annual year-end closing activities and reconciles with accounting records
- Analyzed 533 Monthly Contractor Financial Management Report for trends, forecasting, overruns and under runs
- Prepared and presents oral and written financial reports
- Provided leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel
- Monitored monthly obligations, expenditures, and work year limitations for assigned contracts
- Monitored the use and rate of expenditure of budgeted funds through continuing dialogue with management
- Prepared a variety of reports covering the status of funds, expenses, and obligations
- Determined the propriety and cost effectiveness of funding requests
- Identified the need for reprogramming between budget accounts and/ or organizations
- Conducted special studies and gathers data from field organizations to resolve variances
- Provided positive recommendations and alternative approaches to improve program plans, budget proposals, cost of operations, and program accomplishments
- Ensured accuracy of data entered into accounting systems key to the measurement of resources used in accomplishing a specified purpose, such as performing a service, or completing a unit of work or project
- Analyzed and provided explanations of cost variances and assisted management in making better recommendations using activity based on costing techniques
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders regarding budgetary issues.
- Prepared detailed financial forecasts and projections for upcoming fiscal years.
- Developed training materials for staff on how to use budgeting software applications.
- Monitored budget execution work, including obligations incurred and actual expenditures of funds.
- Prepared monthly variance reports comparing actual results against planned targets.
Procurement Specialist
NCI Incorporated
Reston, United States
08.2004 - 01.2006
- My duties as a contracted Procurement Specialist with NCI Incorporated for NASA, my duties included but were limited to the following
- Provided call management and analytical support for NASA Goddard’s Integrated Financial Mgmt System (SAP/R3), Business Warehouse (BW), cost management, accounts payable, accounts receivables and purchasing functions
- Created over 700 line items for new Vendor Master Data requests and updated existing files in Integrated Financial Mgmt Systems (SAP/R3)
- Collected, analyzed and researched procurement related data in order to prepare reports in response to governmental agencies
- Monitored multiple government databases and communication channels for new contract opportunities.
- Performed preliminary triage and analysis of the requirements, upload information into internal NCI knowledge management and CRM environments, and trigger notifications to internal NCI stakeholders and business partners
- Reviewed monthly invoices from vendors/subcontractors for accuracy and initiate any changes then send through approval chain to Accounts Payable
- Received opportunity award notifications from NCI contracts; process award in multiple internal tracking and accounting systems
- Monitored and update award data in Netcents database; run ad hoc reports on awards for management review
- Supported Project Managers on contractual issues by tracking project financials and Requirements; monitored database for ticklers on project milestone reporting, deliverables etc
- Provided financial data for quarterly Government Program Management Reviews (PMR) and monthly Internal Program Reviews; maintain financial reports and tracking of revenue and expense for the PMO
- Assisted with proposal efforts that require IT product bids in conjunction with services
- Worked with internal procurement staff daily to source Netcents IT product bids, reviewed and finalized bids for quality check, coordinate internal approvals, contracts and pricing support; submit bid to government
- Provided individual training for new staff members on contracting issues and procedures both orally and in writing
- Identified and implemented procurement strategies and contractual requirements ensuring program requirements were met
- Assisted users on how to prepare procurement requests and research purchase orders issues
- Advised and assisted department managers regarding financial planning and other fund related programs
Education
Bachelor's degree - Human Resource Management
University of Maryland
Adelphi, MD, United States05.2012
Associate's degree - Business Administration
Strayer University
Suitland, MD, United States12.2006
Skills
- Proficient in Windows OS Management
- Task Organization
- Unix
- Adobe Acrobat Proficiency
- Integrated Financial Management Expertise
- Concur Travel System Expertise
- Data Analysis with BOBJ
- Analysis Using SAP Business Objects
- Agency Agreement Facilitator
- Integrated Workforce Planning Expertise
- Contractor Resource Management
Availability
Permanent, Term, Telework, Full-time, ALL, District of Columbia, United States, ALL, Maryland, United States, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Job Related Training
- Foundations of Financial and Resources Management, 2020
- Strategies for Developing Effective Presentation Skills, 2023
- Building Better Work Relationships: New Techniques for Results-Oriented Communication, 2024
- Professional Financial Speaking and Presenting Skills, 2024
- Taking on Greater Responsibility: Step Up Skills for Non-Managers, 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Resource Analyst
NASA Goddard Spaceflight Center
09.2023 - Current
Resource Analyst
X3M Systems, LLC
10.2008 - 09.2023
Procurement Specialist
NCI Incorporated
08.2004 - 01.2006
Bachelor's degree - Human Resource Management
University of Maryland
Associate's degree - Business Administration
Strayer University
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