Susan Richardson
Wayzata,MN
Summary
PMP-certified and results-driven Program Manager with over 20 years of experience leading complex, large-scale initiatives within the U.S. Army and Intelligence Community. Proven expertise in managing multi-million-dollar portfolios, driving strategic planning, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results in fast-paced environments. Adept at financial analysis, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement. Current TS/SCI with a Full Scope poly.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Koniag
Fort Meade, MD
10.2025 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver project milestones on time and within budget.
- Developed and implemented strategic program plans to enhance operational efficiency.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and team collaboration.
- Analyzed project performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
Senior Portfolio Analyst
Analygence
Fort Meade, MD
12.2022 - 12.2024
- Directs a $150M+ portfolio, aligning financial strategy and project execution to meet organizational goals.
- Serves as a primary communication conduit between technical, financial, and leadership teams to ensure portfolio objectives are met on time and within budget.
- Manages the complete Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) financial process to secure and defend funding for current and future fiscal years.
Senior Program Analyst
Mosaic (USCYBERCOM)
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Drove program analysis and issue paper development, leading to the creation and distribution of official Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for a four-star General's approval.
- Managed and aligned strategic calendars and distribution for senior executive leadership.
Project Manager / Systems Engineer
S2 Analytical Solutions (NGA)
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Translated complex mission requirements into actionable technical project plans for big data and microservice initiatives.
- Assisted in strategic planning, risk management, and interface design to improve system capabilities and workflows.
- Served as Deputy Chief of Staff, coordinating the successful reorganization of six divisions into five during remote work operations.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Maryland
Project Management Certificate - undefined
Georgetown University
Skills
- Program & Project Management: Full Lifecycle Management, Agile Methodologies, WBS, Risk Mitigation
- Financial Management: Portfolio Management (over $150M), Budgeting & Forecasting (PPBE), Financial Analysis
- Strategic Leadership: Strategic Planning & Communication, Process Improvement, Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Stakeholder Relations: Executive-Level Briefings, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Vendor & Contractor Management
- Technical Acumen: IT Project Implementation, ServiceNow, JIRA, SharePoint, Geospatial & Signals Intelligence (GEOINT/SIGINT)
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) | Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Senior Leader Course & Advanced Leader Course | U.S. Army
- Imagery Analyst Advanced Individual Training | U.S. Army
Timeline
Program Manager
Koniag
10.2025 - Current
Senior Portfolio Analyst
Analygence
12.2022 - 12.2024
Senior Program Analyst
Mosaic (USCYBERCOM)
05.2022 - 12.2022
Project Manager / Systems Engineer
S2 Analytical Solutions (NGA)
01.2020 - 07.2021
Project Management Certificate - undefined
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Maryland
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Southern New Hampshire University