Tanya Allen
Lyles,TN
Summary
Budget Analyst with extensive experience with the State of Tennessee, excelling in financial analysis and project management. Proven track record in leading budget development, ensuring fiscal integrity, and enhancing client relationships. Skilled in managing complex data systems and delivering accurate reports, driving strategic alignment across divisions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Budget Analyst 2
State of Tennessee (TN Wildlife Resource Agency)
03.2025 - Current
- Lead agency-wide budget development and analysis, managing over 500 fleet assets, personnel allocations, and travel projections across all divisions and regions.
- Maintain and update TWRA's Budget System, including MVM uploads, pay file integration, and project transfers between user and admin interfaces.
- Prepare monthly budget summaries and guideline reports for Executives, Chiefs, and Regional Managers, ensuring alignment with strategic targets and resolving imbalances proactively.
- Compile and format budget books, integrating equipment, grants, and professional services data from multiple systems into Excel for executive review.
- Review high-dollar procurements, professional service contracts, and grant balances to ensure fiscal integrity and strategic alignment.
- Enter budgeted fund transfers monthly and support requisition approvals, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with agency policies.
- Audits and approves travel authorities and expense claims, provides training and remedial support to staff on compliance and documentation standards.
- Created and updated expenditure reports in Excel.
Procurement Officer 1
State of Tennessee (TN Wildlife Resource Agency)
09.2021 - 03.2025
- Creating and maintaining requisitions, purchase orders, receiving, and other Fiscal responsibilities using the Edison FSCM module.
- Running ITBs (Invitation to Bids) when items are above the CPO's LPA (Local Purchasing Authority).
- Reviewing CPO policies and procedures to ensure TWRA is following the policy laid out by the (Dept. of General Service Chief Procurement Office).
- Adding and maintaining supplier request forms through the Edison FSCM module and updating suppliers' information as needed.
- Works with the CPO Sourcing Accounts Specialist to procure larger projects.
- Performs monthly audits on TWRA's P-card holders to ensure the Agency is following CPO purchasing policies.
Accounting Technician 2
State of Tennessee (F&A-C&I Centralized Accounting Division)
07.2015 - 09.2021
- Audited and processed over one thousand AP vouchers, consistently meeting timeliness and accuracy standards.
- Reviewed and approved hundreds of travel authorizations and expense reports, ensuring compliance with F&A travel policy and agency requirements.
- Generated contractor vouchers for DEI/DBI payrolls, maintaining high accuracy and same-day processing for most transactions.
- Reconciled payment card transactions weekly and submitted monthly statements on time throughout the review cycle.
- Processed supplemental pay vouchers for police and firefighters, meeting both accuracy and timeliness goals.
- Organized and delivered travel training sessions for multiple program areas, developed enhanced travel manuals, and provided remote support during AWS operations.
Accounting Technician 2
State of Tennessee (Department of Commerce & Insurance)
07.2009 - 06.2015
- Performed high‑volume data entry and voucher processing in Edison, ensuring accuracy of account codes, vendor information, payment terms, and supporting documentation.
- Reviewed and audited travel expense claims within two days of submission, returning incorrect claims with clear guidance for correction.
- Organized workflow by prioritizing invoices by due date, maintaining an orderly system that ensured timely payments.
- Provided training and support to employees on the Edison system, assisting with travel claim submissions and onboarding new staff.
- Maintained organized filing systems in both physical files and FileNet, preparing vendor files for each fiscal year and ensuring records were current and accessible.
- Administered supplemental pay for police officers and firefighters, verifying vendor information and coordinating with F&A to resolve discrepancies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hickman County High School
Hickman, TN05.2001
Skills
State Financial System (Edison FSCM, FileNet, TWRA Financial System)
Certification
CAP, Certified Administrative Professional
Timeline
Budget Analyst 2
State of Tennessee (TN Wildlife Resource Agency)
03.2025 - Current
Procurement Officer 1
State of Tennessee (TN Wildlife Resource Agency)
09.2021 - 03.2025
Accounting Technician 2
State of Tennessee (F&A-C&I Centralized Accounting Division)
07.2015 - 09.2021
Accounting Technician 2
State of Tennessee (Department of Commerce & Insurance)
07.2009 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Hickman County High School