Mary Cerini
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Cell Phone: 540-***-****
Email: *******@***.***
Secret Clearance
Program Analyst, Peridot Solutions Stafford, Va
June 2016-Present
Relevant Skills:
8 to 10 years’ experience providing Acquisition support for major systems using DoD Business Capability Lifecycle, DoD5000 and JCIDS frameworks. Experience in working with DoD and contractor documentation, participating in working groups, program, and technical reviews; tracking Contract Requirements and deliveries.
Performs day-to-day management of assigned task order projects that involve teams of engineers, scientists, and management professionals involved in analyzing, designing, integrating, training, testing, documenting, implementing, and maintaining large complex systems.
Demonstrates proven skills in those technical areas addressed by the task order to be managed. Organizes, directs, and coordinates planning and production of all activities associated with assigned task order projects.
Demonstrates written and oral communication skills.
Obtain and maintain any security clearances, status or licenses required to perform work.
Maintain regular work attendance.
Process and Data Requirements Analysis and Testing Perform analysis and support continuous improvement of portfolio management and governance processes, with a particular focus on data and reporting Communicate business data and reporting requirements as an integral part of all projects Plan and execute reporting quality assurance testing for applicable reporting requirements within all projects
Data Extraction and Analysis Utilize available applications/tools to query portfolio data and extract data as needed for reporting analysis/development or for customer delivery Analyze data for both reporting development as well as trend identification, event impact analysis, process measurement and improvement, and observation/summarization for senior management attention Conduct research and analysis and examine risk elements of portfolio or public data to present trends, assess risk, and provide mitigation recommendations to management
Report Design, Stakeholder Management, and Report Delivery Utilize available applications/tools to design report drafts/mock-ups for iterative stakeholder review Identify, engage, and manage reporting stakeholder relationships to sustain ongoing delivery and enhancement of customer reporting; schedule and conduct reporting reviews with stakeholders for full vision-draft-final delivery cycle Prepare and communicate value of all reporting deliverables, and manage stakeholder pressure that may result in duplicative or excessive reporting development
Utilize available applications/tools to develop adhoc/automated reporting for all levels of the organization
Support communications, training, and end user support efforts with reporting awareness and usage guidance
Prepare and present reporting to all applicable levels of the organization
Experience in working with DoD and contractor documentation, participating in working groups, program, and technical reviews; tracking Contract Requirements and deliveries.
Program Analyst, Anglicotech, Washington, DC
May 2014 to Present
Marine Corp Enterprise Network (MCEN) Unification (Governance Framework Program Support)
Strategize and plan program changes that will promote efficiencies in systems and the way that program components operate together. Use information about the working of existing programs, also use my technical skills to utilize software tools to do what-if analysis on the effects of program changes on program performance.
Strong communication and presentation skills. In addition to assimilating information about existing programs and organizing studies of potential program changes, I am able to effectively present the results in a clear manner.
Attend tag-up meetings and provide proposal support status to the Proposal Manager
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Provided the planning, coordination, as required to Government planning lead and Unification Management (UM) Organizational Stakeholders for MCEN Unification.
Developed, facilitated and participate in five Working Group meetings weekly as part of MCEN Unification to include the Tier 2 Unification Management Group, its’ Sub-Charter Working Group meetings that includes the MCEN UM Integrated Master Schedule/ Implementation Plan Meeting, the MCEN Architecture meeting, the Legacy Inclusion Program Meetings and additional meetings to include in-progress Working Group Meetings to support in-depth analysis and technical assistance to the Sub-Charter Working group members.
Supported PMM 110 Government lead in all planning documents, calendar requirements, executive summaries and overall task/project management responsibilities.
Supported development of Excepted Networks Analysis and Plan to migrate 6 networks and 36 domains into eventual programmatic life cycle (NGEN Increment II) which led to the development of the Legacy Inclusion Plan (LIP) to migrate 6 networks and 36 domains into the MCEN.
Developed overall MCEN Integrated Master Schedule for multiple programs and projects.
Identified Programmatic Risks associated with MCEN Unification Strategy and Execution across all USMC IT programs and supporting Network Infrastructure.
Determines cost of operations by establishing standard costs; collecting operational data.
Identified financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
Guides cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; providing trends and forecasts; explaining processes and techniques; recommending actions.
Improved financial status by analyzing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to management.
Reconciled transactions by comparing and correcting data.
Office Manager, Anglicotech, Washington, DC
March 2015 to Present
Administer and perform administrative and clerical functions for the Company.
E-mail & calendar management, meeting scheduling, event & project management, expenses, travel.
Microsoft Office- working with reports, presentations and correspondence.
Project management, time management, coordination of events, research and problem solving.
Manage office, maintain office supplies and equipment.
Provides administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Chief Financial Officer (CFO), including scheduling appointments, meetings and travel arrangements.
Establish and maintains vendor relationship.
GCSS-Marine Corps - Post Implementation Review Plan (PIRP)
Project to determine the Post Implementation status of the GCSS - MC and submit findings based on a balanced score card system to the OAG for AS Log.
Use commercial industry best practices for project methodology, metrics and risk analysis.
Developed surveys using the Likert-scale for organizational users of GCSS-MC.
Compiled and process survey feedback results using MS Excel.
Track key events and milestones for project completion and delivery
Business Analyst, General Dynamics Information Technology, Stafford, VA
May 2009 to May 2014
Item Unique Identification (IUID), US Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC)
Evaluated Maintenance documentation for IUID implementation:
Managed and perform reviews of Depot Statements of Work (SOW) for policy and organizational compliance, approximately 200 SOWs per year
Maintained currency of compliance requirements for: DFARS; OSD, DON and USMC policy; MCSC lifecycle data; business process checkpoints; engineering specifications
Updated tracking database with review statistics, in SharePoint environment
Reported compliance metrics for Principal End Items (PEI) and secondary reparable (SECREPS) monthly to MCSC leadership.
Monitored LOGCOM Depot SOW Library for review demand planning.
Joint Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Program
Conducted research and analysis for a $1 Billion logistics contract opportunity, supporting capture and pursuit functions through detailed screening of over 250 sub-tasks among 43 companies.
Edited over 30 program documents for the Joint Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Program in support of client site capabilities development and integration of weapons systems.
Developed Gantt Charts and statistical displays for government customer briefs.
Support program management team with event and meeting coordination
Ability to create graphs in MS Office products.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail and organizational skills and project management skills. Able to prioritize in complex, fast-paced environment.
Completing expense reports, maintaining schedules, plan events, and coordinate meetings and events, attending and taking meeting minutes, tracking action items, and tracking actions to completion across multiple levels of management.
Senior Event Coordinator, National Museum of the Marine Corp, Quantico, VA
October 2006 to Present (Part-time)
Managed all aspects of event planning and oversight of services for large events of 450 guests, for ceremonies, awards dinners, VIP presentations and other activities frequently attended by Department of Defense senior officials
Supervised 30 staff for over 100 events a year
Education:
Over 100 Defense Acquisition University (DAU) courses, in Logistics, Basic Acquisition; Earned Value Management; Weapons System Sustainment; Intermediate Systems Acquisition
Associates Degree, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY, 1983
Minor in Business Management
Computer Skills: MS Office Suite, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Visio
Language: Italian (fluent at business level)
References available upon request