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Security Clearance
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Manager

Stephanie Woodring Tutko

Woodbridge,VA

Summary

Proven leader in strategic data management and analysis with a track record of driving advancements in AI and data governance for the Department of Navy. Expert in Python and project management, successfully led over 500 analytics projects resulting in a remarkable 90% growth in submissions. Demonstrated ability to foster cross-domain collaboration and implement organizational change, reflecting a results-driven approach and commitment to excellence. Career aspirations include further enhancing data-driven decision-making frameworks within government operations.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Chief Data & AI Officer

Department of Navy (DON) Chief Information Office (CIO)
Washington, DC
06.2020 - Current
  • Oversaw project execution aligned with DON Chief Information Officer's ISV pillars of Data Maneuverability and Advancing Analysis & Artificial Intelligence.
  • As Acting Deputy CDAO, oversee a team of 40 Sailors, civilians, and contractors focused on establishing enterprise data & analysis governance guiderails and data & analytics products to enable data-driven insights across the warfighting, readiness, and business pillars within Jupiter, the DON Enterprise Data & Analytics platform
  • Promoted cross-domain collaboration and identified data governance gaps through DON Data Governance Board initiatives.
  • Spearheaded development and control of enterprise data catalog and AI inventory tracking dashboards.
  • Ensured adherence to compliance by analyzing Federal and DoD-level data, analytics, and AI policies.
  • Direct and manage Jupiter Use Case execution through rapid requirements definition, onboarding, data acquisition, wireframing, and dashboard development
  • Directed forums to gather insights, transforming pain points into actionable solutions for enhancing DON processes and Jupiter system.
  • Conducted workshops and presented at DON-wide speaking engagements.
  • Represented DON CIO in discussions to synchronize strategic initiatives across organizations.
  • Solicited and managed over five hundred (500) Jupiter analytics projects, achieving an average year-over-year growth of 90% in project submissions, through direct engagement with forty (40) Major Commands, enabling DON users to answer key leadership questions through data analytics and visualization using fit-for-purpose data in Jupiter
  • Oversaw concept development, requirements definition, planning, and execution of DON Data Strike Teams, focused on advancing DON data and analytics maturity within critical Information Domains through targeted support for data acquisition, curation, integration, and analytics
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Collaborated with Chief to develop and implement departmental policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed and approved requests submitted by subordinates.
  • Consulted with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends or areas requiring improvement and change in policy or procedure.
  • Analyzed financial activities of department to share budgetary input with managers.
  • Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures.
  • Monitored daily operations of the division to ensure efficiency.
  • Attended meetings on behalf of Chief as needed.
  • Researched and prepared reports required by management or governmental agencies.
  • Maintained a high level of communication with other divisions within the organization.
  • Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
  • Led staff meetings to address issues and drive improvements.
  • Implemented departmental policies and standards in conjunction with management to streamline internal processes.
  • Supervised staff in day-to-day operations of the division.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Accelerator and Incubator Branch Head

USMC Deputy Commandant (DC) for Information War Room Division
Quantico, VA
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Delivered management, engineering, and facilitation expertise to advance the vision of the Marine Corp Information Enterprise.
  • Directed operations for a diverse group of 20 personnel in the Accelerator & Incubator Branch.
  • Designed dynamic sessions to streamline success-oriented strategies through innovative methodologies.
  • Directed Agile software and hardware development efforts, aligning outputs with user end-states.
  • Facilitated bi-weekly Sprint reviews to assess progress and align objectives.
  • Facilitated recognition and exploration of critical Marine Corps concerns for swift solutions.
  • Analyzed cohort feedback and engagement in the context of Incubator and Accelerator programs.
  • Formulated engagement strategies and marketing plans for Accelerator and Incubator Branch.
  • Led management, facilitation, and coordination for the USMC Organizing for Data Incubator event, sponsored by the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC)
  • Led a cross-functional group of 40 Marines, civilians, and contractors through a one-week Lean Launchpad facilitation session, which identified issues with the current state of Marine Corps data and developed an actionable way-ahead for correcting those problems

Operations Research Analyst

HQMC P&R Program Analysis and Evaluation Division
Washington, DC
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Provide operations research, program management, and subject matter expertise in support of Deputy Commandant Programs & Resources’ (DC P&R) emerging needs and priorities, including modeling & simulation support, data gathering, extraction, integration, and analysis, and MS Access and Tableau tool development
  • Led comprehensive studies and analyses on operational issues influencing resource allocation decisions.
  • Enhanced P&R operations to facilitate access to quality data throughout the Marine Corps.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to represent DC P&R data and analytics needs.
  • Oversaw various high-profile analytic teams to address urgent needs from Marine Corps senior leadership.
  • Created and delivered detailed analysis artifacts for Marine Corps General Officer audiences.
  • In support of the DC I War Room, led the Data Cross-Functional Team in describing the current state of the Marine Corps’ data environment and identifying deficiencies in data management, governance, technology, and personnel through incremental analysis of small, well-defined warfighting and business programs
  • Designed innovative framework to identify challenges during research and analysis efforts.
  • Implemented best practices in database development, data mining, forecasting, simulation modeling, optimization methods.
  • Designed data collection and reduction to draw conclusions from operational, notional and simulated data sets.
  • Developed strategies for improving efficiency and productivity of organizations.
  • Directed daily operations of departments, coordinating interdepartmental project activities.
  • Presented findings to management and executive leadership and fielded questions to help refine strategies.
  • Utilized optimization software such as SAS, SPSS, Excel, RStudio. to develop models for analyzing problems related to operations management.
  • Created reports summarizing findings from statistical analysis and research studies.
  • Wrote comprehensive reports outlining findings and translating concepts for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Collaborated with other departments such as finance and marketing on various projects involving data analysis.

Lead Associate – Operations Research Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton
10.2011 - 05.2018
  • Provide analytic support to Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) Programs & Resources (P&R) and Installations & Logistics (I&L), including modeling and simulation support, operations research analysis, and cost analysis
  • Lead multiple, high-visibility analytic teams in response to rapid and emerging demands from Marine Corps senior leadership
  • Provide subject matter expertise in multiple domains, including model VV&A and fiscal and logistics analysis
  • Resolved cross-functional challenges through coordinated efforts with USMC internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support cross-functional and cross-domain teams to conduct assessments to inform budget planning and development
  • Developed and conducted strategic analyses to guide decision-making processes.
  • Requested by name to lead a team of two (2) analysts to align USMC fiscal data across the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process
  • Coordinated collaborative sessions with analysts to standardize fiscal datasets.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Operations Research Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corporation
10.2004 - 09.2011
  • Developed and managed relational databases using Microsoft Access to support operations research analysis for various military programs.
  • Executed quarterly readiness metric reporting through systematic data collection from diverse sources.
  • Directed data quality control initiatives to ensure reliability of datasets.
  • Managed five HQMC P&R task orders totaling $150,000 by applying effective project management strategies.
  • Developed an in-house verification and validation plan for campaign analysis using the Joint Analysis System.
  • Utilized optimization software such as SAS, SPSS, Excel, RStudio. to develop models for analyzing problems related to operations management.
  • Created reports summarizing findings from statistical analysis and research studies.
  • Wrote comprehensive reports outlining findings and translating concepts for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Built simulations to test hypotheses about potential outcomes of different courses of action.
  • Analyzed historical data to forecast future performance outcomes.

General Engineer

United States Army Evaluation Center (AEC)
06.2003 - 10.2004
  • Delivered operations research support across various ACAT I programs, including HIMARS.
  • Defined and communicated data collection needs tailored to test objectives.
  • Implemented automation routines for testing and verifying integrity of operational datasets.

Education

MBA - General Management

Virginia Polytechnic and State University
Falls Church, VA
05.2012

BS - Industrial Engineering

The PENNSYLVANIA State University
University Park, PA
05.2003

Skills

  • Results-Driven Strategic Leadership
  • Project Management Expertise
  • Data Management and Analysis with SQL
  • Proficient in Python, Qlik, and Tableau
  • JIRA Project Management
  • Experience with collaborative software (Miro, Mural, Confluence)
  • Data Governance Frameworks
  • AI Project Coordination
  • Organizational Change Management

Conference Presentations

  • The evolution of the Marine Corps Ammunition requirements system – training requirements model (MCARMS-TRM), 06/16/09, Ft. Leavenworth, KS
  • The development of Irregular warfare training sufficiency metrics for joint training assessment, 06/22/10, Quantico, VA
  • Determining Future Resourcing options for the Marine Corps wounded Warrior regiment, 06/22/15, Alexandria, VA

Security Clearance

Active Top Secret SCI

Affiliations

Girl Scout Council Nation's Capital, Troop Leader: 2018–2023

Girl Scout Council Nation's Capital, Service Unit 80-07 Registrar: 2019–2021

Certification

ICCP Data Governance & Stewardship Professional

Software

Qlik

Tableau

Jira

SQL

Python

Timeline

Deputy Chief Data & AI Officer

Department of Navy (DON) Chief Information Office (CIO)
06.2020 - Current

Accelerator and Incubator Branch Head

USMC Deputy Commandant (DC) for Information War Room Division
08.2019 - 06.2020

Operations Research Analyst

HQMC P&R Program Analysis and Evaluation Division
05.2018 - 08.2019

Lead Associate – Operations Research Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton
10.2011 - 05.2018

Operations Research Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corporation
10.2004 - 09.2011

General Engineer

United States Army Evaluation Center (AEC)
06.2003 - 10.2004

MBA - General Management

Virginia Polytechnic and State University

BS - Industrial Engineering

The PENNSYLVANIA State University

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