Shanna Bender
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc
Summary
Professional with background in team management looking to bring high level of organization and strategic thinking to new role. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving project goals. Flexible and dependable, able to adapt to changing needs and deliver results. Skills include leadership, conflict resolution, and time management.
Work History
Lead Project Control Analyst
2 Years 5 Months- Managed and optimized a portfolio of government contracts to enhance support for DARPA operations.
- Administered financial operations, ensuring effective oversight of over $100 million in yearly revenue.
- Oversaw management of over 200 active vendor purchase orders.
- Coordinated with fellow analysts to ensure effective support and oversight of contracts within portfolio.
- Coordinated efforts with external vendors to ensure successful delivery of large contract obligations.
- Developed and implemented control processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and reduce risks.
- Conducted thorough reviews of internal controls, identifying areas for improvement and accuracy.
- Analyzed complex data sets to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making.
- Led training sessions for staff on best practices in data management and compliance protocols.
- Mentored junior analysts, fostering skill development and promoting knowledge sharing within the team.
- Initiated process improvement projects, resulting in enhanced workflow efficiencies and accountability measures.
- Developed training materials for staff members, enhancing their understanding of internal controls and best practices.
- Analyzed financial data to support budget forecasting and resource allocation.
- Developed financial models to assess program performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Conducted variance analysis to ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize pricing strategies and enhance profitability.
- Assisted in the preparation of pricing reports for management review and strategic planning.
- Performed ad-hoc analyses as needed to address specific business challenges or opportunities, providing valuable insights for decisionmakers.
Program Financial Analyst
1 Year- Program Financial Analyst that supported Finance Manager on multiple contracts individually amounting to 97+ million.
- Engaged directly with COR/ACOR and prime contractors to facilitate contract discussions.
- Reconciled accounts, classified transactions, set up projects for charge lines, estimated costs, monitored commitments and burdens, realigned ODCs, authorized employee charging, ensured labor compliance, prepared monthly financial reports, scheduled deliverables for government, reported workforce data, and monitored material/travel contracts.
- Generated financial reports to garner forecasting, trending and narrative results analysis for management.
- Evaluated financial records for accuracy and conformance to regulations.
- Daily tasks include: reconciling, reclass, project set up to open charge lines, cost estimates, open commitments, outstanding burdens, ODC realignments, work authorization for employee charging, TC Code and work with labor compliance, monthly financial reporting, schedule report deliverables to government, workforce reporting, weekly financial data to government, material/travel contract monitoring, etc.
- Worked cross-functionally with internal departments to align and validate data inputs.
- Generated financial reports providing forecasting, trending, and narrative analysis to support management decision-making.
- Analyzed budgets and implemented action plans to rectify issues.
- Assessed requisitions each month to ensure accuracy and reconciled transactions.
- Prioritized and expedited assigned work to meet changing business circumstances.
- Created technical reports detailing findings to effectively communicate insights to diverse stakeholders.
Project Analyst
10 Months- Submitted requested data to leaders which was presented to our division VP. (Resulted in company award)
- Supported project leaders in financial analysis, reporting, and material tracking to enhance project oversight.
- Tracked project costs and status, reported on risks and made recommendations on corrective actions.
- Assisted other teams in financial tracking, finding and solving $2million in errors.
- Prepared cost analyses for projects to optimize project workflows and maintain profit margins.
- Built relationships with peers and clients to identify project improvements and ensure targets were met.
- Presented project controls to stakeholders for review and feedback., cost estimation and other business support services.
- Prepared cost analyses to evaluate project expenses and identify savings. for projects to optimize project workflows and maintain profit margins.
- Monitored project costs and status, reported risks, and recommended corrective actions to mitigate issues.
- Trained employees in processes and procedures to comply with company rules.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Assistant Team Lead
Optical Manager
Education
Bachelor of Arts
Skills
Customer focus
Cost analysis
Employee training
Forecasting
Financial planning
Data analysis
Workflow management
Employee development
Active Secret Clearance
Customer focused
Accomplishments
- Pioneer Award - October 17, 2022 - Contributing to a team or project or other achievement in a way that aligns to the company's core values of trusted, innovative, and bold.
- Pathfinder Award - September 14, 2023 - Leading or contributing to a project, program, or possibly sector achievement that aligns to our company's core values of trusted, innovative, and bold.
Timeline
Lead Project Control Analyst
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc
03.2024 - Current
Program Financial Analyst
Bae Systems Inc.
03.2023 - 03.2024
Project Analyst
Bae Systems Inc.
05.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Team Lead
Luxottica
Optical Manager
Dr Daniel McIntosh & Associates
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts