Shannon Jackson
Riverview,FL
Summary
Attentive Senior Budget Analyst adept at tracking expenditures, resolving discrepancies and compiling data. Good multitasker, problem-solver and relationship-builder. Knowledgeable about analytical approaches, data modeling and trend forecasting. An analytical and critical thinker with a disciplined approach and flexible mentality who is ready to offer 14+ years of experience and pursue a new role at [Company].
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Budget Analyst
U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Tampa, FL
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Formulated and justified over $1 billion in Operation and Maintenance budget spanning across multiple programs supporting Special Operations Command Forces
- Served as subject matter expert on assigned programs affecting theater forces.
Branch Chief, WHS Program and Budget Formulation
WASHINGTON HEADQUARTER SERVICES (WHS)
Arlington, VA
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Led, trained and mentored a team of nine personnel in planning, budgeting, and programming $1.6 billion annual Washington Headquarters Service budget across multiple appropriations which includes Operation and Maintenance, Military Construction, Research Development Test & Evaluation, Procurement, and Working Capital Funds
- Serves as Deputy Assistant Director to the Assistant Director for Financial Management (FM) Directorate for Programs and Budget Formulation.
Project Manager
UNIVERSAL CONSULTING SERVICES INC
Fairfax, VA
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Led, trained and mentored a team of five personnel in planning, programming and execution of $200 million Defense Health Operation and Maintenance budget in support of the Navy's Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Wounded Ill and Injured program
- Key advisor to the M94 Director on financial matters pertaining to the portfolio.
Comptroller/Commander
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Southwest Asia
06.2013 - 05.2014
- Led a team of personnel in forecasting, formulation and execution of $113 million Operation and Maintenance Overseas Contingency Operation budget
- Monitored program execution ensuring mission accomplishment and strategic goal achievement
- Supervised processing of payroll for 9,000-member workforce
- Principal advisor to senior leadership on all fiscal matters.
Senior Budget Analyst
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Pentagon, Washington, DC
11.2008 - 06.2013
- Led formulation and integration of The Air Force's $160 billion budget to include $47 billion Air Force Operation and Maintenance Budget
- Compiled, summarized, and presented financial data and budget justification to senior Air Force decision makers at the Pentagon vital to strategic planning and development of future defense program budgets
- Provided Air Force senior leaders with financial reports for formal presentation during budget requests to Congress
- Oversaw the accounting and dispersal of funding allocations and budget formulation of the Air Force 6-year Future Years Defense Plan.
Senior Budget Analyst
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Kabul, Afghanistan
01.2008 - 11.2008
- Assisted with programming, formulation and execution of $10 billion Foreign Military Sales in support of Operation Enduring Freedom
- Served as financial advisor to directorates and coalition forces communicating budget policies, procedures and monitoring execution and obligations.
Comptroller
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Ogden, UT
07.2006 - 01.2008
- Supervised a team of analysts in forecasting, formulating and execution of $83 million budget
- Provided decision support and briefings to key leaders on Congressional, Department of Defense, and Air Force budget policies.
Budget Analyst
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Valdosta, GA
04.2003 - 07.2006
- Formulated, justified and executed $58 million operation and maintenance budget providing decision support and briefings to key organizational leadership on congressional, regulatory and legal guidelines
- Provided training on financial budgeting and execution; and regulatory guidance to organizational junior analyst
- Monitors program execution, obligation and commitment of funds.
Education
M.B.A in Business -
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
01.2007
Bachelor of Science in Business, Specialization in Hospital Administration -
WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
01.2002
Skills
- Budgeting
- Financial Acumen
- Financial Management
- Forecasting
- Leadership
- Financial Report Writing
- Financial Analysis
- DoD Experience
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Pivot tables
- Military Experience
- Task Management Tool
- Automated Budget Interactive Environment System (ABIDES)
- Commander Resource Integration System (CRIS)
- Program Resources Collection Process (PRCP) System
- Comptroller Information System (CIS)
- Standard Accounting Reporting System (STARS)
- Expense Monitoring
- Monthly Reporting
- Coordinating Records
- Organizational Management Principles
- Variance Reporting
- Budget Forecasting
- Developing Solutions
- Investigating Variances
- Monitoring Expenditures
- Compiling Data
- Funds Distribution
- Data Interpretation
- Report Preparation
- Report Writing
- Variance Analysis
- Cost Evaluation
- Invoice Processing
- Budget Planning
- Manpower Planning
- Ethical Standards
- Statistical Analysis
- Cost Management
- Analyzing Performance
- Budget Compliance
- Microsoft Office Expertise
Commendations
- Defense Meritorious Medal
- Meritorious Service Medal with 1 oak leaf cluster
- Air Force Commendation Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters
- Air Force Achievement Medal
- Joint Meritorious Unit Award
- Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Personal Information
- Military Service Branch: United States Air Force
- Military Service Rank: Major
Affiliations
- Highly driven; while serving
Accomplishments
Driven individual who earned undergraduate and graduate degree while simultaneously serving her country in a full-time position resulting in an appointment to a commissioned officer from the enlisted ranks.
Earned multiple individual and group awards and medals for exceptional performance.
Timeline
Budget Analyst
U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
05.2017 - 02.2019
Branch Chief, WHS Program and Budget Formulation
WASHINGTON HEADQUARTER SERVICES (WHS)
04.2015 - 05.2016
Project Manager
UNIVERSAL CONSULTING SERVICES INC
09.2014 - 03.2015
Comptroller/Commander
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
06.2013 - 05.2014
Senior Budget Analyst
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
11.2008 - 06.2013
Senior Budget Analyst
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2008 - 11.2008
Comptroller
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
07.2006 - 01.2008
Budget Analyst
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
04.2003 - 07.2006
M.B.A in Business -
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science in Business, Specialization in Hospital Administration -
WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
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