SUMMARY:

• Experienced Program/Project Manager with 20+ leadership responsibility supporting high performance organizations; multiple projects and management initiatives.
• Directed a diverse staff in private and public sectors. 15+ Recruiting experience across the intelligence, defense, and law enforcement communities.
• Over 20 year’s research and development experience. Effective leader in the execution of goals and programming for serving the needs of diverse and large private, public and intelligence communities.
• Facilitated training, developed materials at the Confidential, Cybersecurity Training Program.
• Former H.R. Director with EEO training in law firm environments.
• All positions required a high - level of visibility and responsibility in highly competitive environments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Technical Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managing day-to-day contract activities and human capital performance and development, including developing requisitions for hiring full time employees (FTEs), tasks assignments, conducting performance appraisals, conflict resolution, employee transfers and terminations; onboarding and exit interviews for 13 task orders; budget, capital planning and investment controls, performance management, risk management, enterprise architecture and supporting CIO/G-6 Directorates high-level meetings.
• Conducting weekly reporting and Monthly Progress Reports to senior management; tracking budget expenses, contract modifications, weekly functional and master schedule activities. Generating work products, platforms components and interactions by establishing, and maintaining DODAF, NIST and FISMA standards for segment architectures, quality controls and risk management.
• Briefing leadership on product development and holding Scrum meetings with Agile teams.
• Providing overall direction for all project activities and customer relations.
• Developing requirements documentation and interacting with the client Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to document processes and review white papers on emerging technologies (Cloud, virtualization and Big Data). Gathering and documenting lessons learned and industry best practices.
• Collaborating with other Agencies technical SMEs, architects, developers, and other government GTLS to drive requirements from the Secretary of Defense (e.g. DOD, DISA, ARCYBER).

Confidential

IT Governance Lead/NTT Data Delivery Order Manager

Responsibilities:

• IT Governance Lead for establishing capabilities and services at the Enterprise Risk Management Unit; developed Enterprise IT Governance Framework; Enterprise policy and procedures for mission requirements
• Lead for establishing Technology Steering Board, Technology Resource Board and Capability and Services Council
• Advised Unit Chief on capital planning and investment controls (CPIC), budget formulation, cost/benefits analysis and documentation and planning of IT investments
• Developed schedule, scope and statement of work to support IT programs and projects
• Advised enterprise IT Governance Boards, Committees, Councils and Working Groups on tools and resources for risk management, FISMA controls, FITARA and strategic alignment.
• Oversight for three employees.

Confidential

IT Auditor

Responsibilities:

• Performed as an internal IT Auditor for the Confidential, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Federal Systems Services (FSS).
• Developed process for tracking, monitoring and providing feedback to external auditors.
• Tracked and monitored Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms) as corrective actions to remediate security weaknesses. Provided processes and operational performance for team leads to follow when interacting with external auditors.
• Prepared and reviewed provided by client (PBCs) artifacts, audit work papers, plans and recommended course of action. Created FSS SharePoint to house all KPMG Audit Requests. Conducted pre-meetings with Leads before observations and walkthroughs.
• Performed individually, as a team member, or a lead through the NIST FISMA/FISCAM audit initial phase, kickoff meetings, walkthroughs and observations.
• Participated in internal reviews and security controls for major IT components and initiatives within FSS/ Confidential /FBI. Executed a comprehensive audit plan based on risk assessments, management goals and mission objectives.

Confidential

Project and Portfolio Manager

Responsibilities:

• Led Portfolio Management activities to meet Office of Electricity (OE) IT Systems catalog obligations under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and FITARA.
• Executed and documented customer requirements and processes for Capital Planning and Investment Controls (CPIC); project (CPIC) analysis of threats/risks to IT investments and mission effectiveness consistent with guidelines from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
• Acted as a liaison between departmental end-users, technical analysts, information technology analysts, and other governmental Divisions in the analysis, design, configuration, testing and maintenance of IT systems.
• Analyzed the requirements for the decommissioning of legal IT systems. Developed Systems Catalog. Developed policies and procedures, high-level presentations, standard operating procedures, and financial reports for the customer. Handled deliverables and internal audits. Researched and prepared statistical reports dealing with IT investments on eCPIC and consolidated information into cohesive and understandable monthly report.
• Provided technical oversight in training, mentoring, and coaching professional and technical staff.

Confidential

Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Provided leadership and support in the purchase of hardware, software, testing, training and integration of fielding services to deploy DCO-I stack on Confidential networks at three locations.
• Managed a team of four network engineers, IA SME and scheduler.
• Prepared Project Management Plan, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Installation, Configuration Plan, System Acceptance Plan, Software Code Review (open source only), Configuration Management Plan, Change Management Plan, Service Desk Activity Reports, Release Management Plan, Disaster Recovery Plan and COOP Plan, Training Plan and Materials, Asset Management Records Report, Functional Requirements document, NIST Compliance Training Report, Security Incident Report, and Quality Control Plan.
• Led monthly and weekly update reports to USG. Interfaced with subcontractors supporting program. Managed three systems engineers.

Confidential

Capital Planning and Investment Controls (CPIC) Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Provided financial oversight, analysis, and strategic support to the Information Assurance Branch at the Confidential, Diplomatic Security Directorate. Worked closely with senior management to develop branch budget programming and execution as well as financial reporting using CPIC/iMATRIX processes and procedures.
• Analyzed and prepared OMB 300/53 reports and managed the Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) processes. Assured NIST/FISMA compliance with eGOV and Clinger-Cohen Act regulatory requirement and served as the POC for Department Heads on opportunities to better monitor and control the iMATRIX database tool after eGOV meetings
• Developed Capital Planning (CPIC) Communications Plan, responded to data calls and ad hoc data gathering; prepared project and IPT charters, and checklists to ensure that quantifiable results for applicable projects were gathered and analyzed. Ensured new projects tied into the overall mission and organizational goals.
• Worked with the Contracting Office Representative (COR) and Division Chief on new initiatives and special projects, budgets and NIST compliance. POC for eGOV/CPIC Working Group. Worked with trainers to develop training materials for system administrations using the ADDIE model for instructional design. Reviewed, developed and edited training materials.

Confidential

IT Project Manager/Portfolio Manager

Responsibilities:

• Worked with local and international customers to develop comprehensive project requirements, plans and budgets. Monitored MIPRs; provided client with ROM, deployment schedules, performance and risk mitigation strategies. Served as ACOR for the DS International Partnership systems group. Facilitated virtualization and database implementation meetings. Researched ATOs for core and non-core clients; processed access DD-254 access to the network. Experienced in gathering, assessing, and developing user requirements to meet organizational needs. Managed contractors and subcontractors.
• Analyzed policies and procedures for the security of the desktop systems; conducted internal control reviews of IT systems and recommended attainable corrective actions for improvement; and evaluated software that would compromise confidentiality, integrity and availability during access implementation for the 66MI Brigade in Germany.
• Assessed applicability of new IT products and trends for IT security programs and projects and ensured information assurance requirements were met; coordinated utilization of IT audit processes review; and developed Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) to ensure that systems, applications and networks maintained a consistently high level of information security. Portfolio management in excess of $200 mil for ID/IQ contracts. (SITE PMO)
• Monitored Contract Activity Reports (CARs) and prepared information for MPR.

Confidential

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed three Tasks Orders and led efforts of two subcontractors providing strategic management and logistic support to the Military Health Systems (MHS), DCoE and DVBIC.
• Prepared Option year budget estimates and Performance Management Plan; participated in meetings sponsored by the PMO to review action items and performance metric dashboard.
• Manage day-to-day activities on TEAMS Contracts and actively participated in the achievement of the contract financial objectives with a return on service greater than >2%
• Conducted QA surveillance activities as necessary - minimum of quarterly per contract option period
• Developed integrated master schedule and updates to track milestones and deliverables
• Managed contractors and subcontractors’ deliverables and quality control for the three task orders.

Confidential

Sr. Level Systems Engineering Staff

Responsibilities:

• Interfaced and served as point of contact with government program authorities and representatives on technical and program/project issues. Supervised program/project operations by developing procedures, planning and directing execution of technical programming, maintenance and administrative support effort, monitored and reported progress.
• Assessed and monitored IT and infrastructure enhancement requirements for Special Procedures and Waivers. Maintained Standard Instruments Approach Procedures (SIAPs) for Waivers and Approvals Database for AFS- 400-410-460. Conducted gap analysis for the implementation of the digital signature process between Washington, DC and the Colorado offices. Facilitated the establishment and management of standard IT Program Management procedures. Areas of focus included NIST/FISMA compliance, project-planning, development of the comprehensive program/project management plan, earned value management and risk management.

Confidential

Program Manager/Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Identified potential regional business process improvements and evaluating/overseeing the region's multi-billion Managed Care Support Contractor (MCSC). Established milestones and monitored adherence to master plans and schedules. Conducted Monthly Progress Report meetings (MPRs) with COR and Regional Task Managers to discuss contract performance, spend plans, invoices and EVM reports. Identified program threats, impact and outcomes through the application of risk management and quality controls; conducted gap analyses to identify gaps in process improvement efforts using Confidential . Managed four regions, analyzed budget requests, and budget execution data for validity, accuracy, and consistency. Reviewed, monitored, and summarized Congressional budget actions and provided input for appeals to Congressional markups.
• Managed cross-functional reviews of departmental activities to include establishing working groups (IPTs and Focus Groups); conducting detailed research, coordinating access to monthly progress reports, compartmented activities, arranging for transmittal, storage, and reproduction of confidential and proprietary information. Interfaced with senior OSD and other appropriate officials regarding status of initiatives, accomplishments, milestones, and other issues or problems as directed. Managed a team of 27 professionals operating at multiple locations in the United States. Responsible for training and development, staffing issues including compensation and benefits, employee recognition and orientation on operational policies. Increased ROS from 4.6% to 13.5% during the second trimester.

Confidential

Sr. Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed 15 Network Engineers and Security Analysts conducting cybersecurity and Certification and Accreditation Services (C&A). Managed projects and human capital in the regions of Virginia, Georgia and Tennessee, controlled project scope and budgets. Interfaced with project teams, system test managers, program directors, and members of senior management. Provided oversight execution of workforce day-to-day activities and led projects in the successful execution of contract deliverables; conducted gap analyses to identify gaps in process improvement efforts using the SEI-SACMM framework.
• Developed project management documentation to include staff management plans, program schedules for Government approval, identified milestones and timeline dependencies for subsequent Contractor activities. Prepared Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Policies and Procedures Handbook, made sure organization complied with Federal and State regulations (ADA, FMLA, FSLA, EEO, USERRA and Employment Labor Law).
• Developed Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M). Analyzed performance trends to identify threats; assessed process improvement opportunities, and developed cost saving initiatives (e.g. Access/SQL tool for better consistent monthly progress reporting across three regions). Managed risk management deployments to conduct information assurance authorizations to operate (ATOs) and interim authorizations to operate (IATO). Worked closely with client in developing enterprise architecture guidelines.