Shaun Goddard
Washington,DC
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, excelling in project management and strategic planning. Proven track record in enhancing Metro service delivery and compliance with regulatory standards. Adept at stakeholder engagement and data analysis, driving successful outcomes in high-stakes environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief of Staff, Director Special Projects
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Washington, DC
02.2024 - Current
- Coordinates between Chief Safety & Readiness Officer's staff and Metro's Senior Leadership team, including the Chief of Staff and the General Manager's Office.
- Determines the impact and requirements for Safety and Readiness based on changing state and federal laws and regulations, including increased staffing, training, and updating internal business procedures to reflect those changes.
- Collaborates with other Operations and Infrastructure departmental leaders to establish and implement organizational goals, strategic plans, and objectives.
- Supports the Chief Safety and Readiness Officer in overseeing daily operations of the organization, including developing recommendations for various executive-level decisions.
- Researched and implemented the best practices for effective decision-making processes at an executive level.
- Coordinated meetings with internal and external stakeholders regulators and the Board of Directors.
- Manages staff to coordinate and lead projects, programs, and commitments from the Safety and Readiness leadership team, along with other WMATA senior leadership, such as improvements to technical training and the return to Automatic Train Operations.
Chief of Staff, Sr. Management Analyst
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Washington , DC
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Serves as a member of the Rail Services senior leadership team tasked with defining, overseeing, and supporting high-profile and critical safety initiatives and events that enable the delivery of Metrorail service.
- Manages staff to support the delivery of projects and programs that result in enhanced Metrorail service, such as the 7000-Series Return to Service, continuous Metrorail service increases, Silver Line Phase 2, and Potomac Yard station opening.
- Directs and leads staff responsible for developing, updating, and managing business-critical documents and processes, including standard operating procedures and work instructions.
- Assist the Senior Vice President with the development of strategic plans, long-term vision, and short-term goals that support better delivery of rail passenger service.
- Manages staff responsible for departmental administrative support, including coordination of team development activities, quarterly, recurring, and ad hoc meetings, and development of communication to the team.
Sr. Financial Officer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Metro
Washington, DC
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Managed Metro's capital improvement projects and programs' financial performance that supports Metrorail service delivery to fiscal year budgetary expectations, which were valued at approximately $2.5 billion annually. These projects and programs increased Metro’s on-time performance, safety, and ridership.
- Managed staff to support the development of critical financial analysis documents, including jurisdictional reports and the development of fiscal year budgets.
- Supports the successful execution of critical projects, programs, and strategic initiatives that improve Metro service and operations, including the Platform Improvement Program, Railcar Scheduled Maintenance Programs, Traction Power and Track State of Good Repair programs, and various facility improvement projects. These projects required cross-team collaboration and decision-making responsibility.
- Staying abreast of changes in relevant state and federal regulations and legislation that could impact Metro.
Sr. Financial Consultant
Herren Associates
Washingtin , DC
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Managed a team to provide financial management, contract financial analysis, and data analytics support to Navy and NATO program offices.
- Responsible for managing staff to collect and plan the execution of congressional appropriations for PMS 407, and apply correct appropriations to the program office contracts and funding actions. This execution allows for the delivery of rehabilitated, non-nuclear Navy vessels back to the various Navy fleets for deployment.
- Coordinated and participated in group presentations on financial services to the Navy client.
- Developed financial models and analyses to identify potential Navy program savings.
Procurement Analyst
ITA International
Washington , DC
12.2012 - 07.2017
- Manages the development and ensures the accuracy of requirements for all obligation execution transaction packages for USCG National Security Cutters. This supports the delivery of Coast Guard cutters to the Coast Guard for the replacement of aging and inefficient vessels in the Coast Guard fleet.
- Manages staff in preparing and revising acquisition-related documents, including SOWs, Acquisition Plans, Ship Project Directives, and determinations for submission to and execution by participating NAVY PARMs/Servicing Agencies, who will procure GFE and Navy-Type, Navy-Owned, and Navy-Type, Coast Guard-Owned systems for the USCG National Security Cutters.
- Manages special projects, including the development of pre-solicitation documents and the management of procurements through the contract lifecycle management process when vendor support is required.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Maryland
MD12-2013
Skills
- Project management
- Regulatory compliance
- Strategic planning
- Data analysis
- Risk assessment
- Stakeholder engagement
- Interpersonal skills
- Change management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief of Staff, Director Special Projects
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
02.2024 - Current
Chief of Staff, Sr. Management Analyst
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
10.2021 - 02.2024
Sr. Financial Officer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Metro
09.2019 - 10.2021
Sr. Financial Consultant
Herren Associates
07.2017 - 09.2019
Procurement Analyst
ITA International
12.2012 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Maryland
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