Jerald N. Igbinedion ad2in7@r.postjobfree.com 202-***-**** Rockville, MD, 20852
STRATEGIC ANALYSIS BUSINESS ANALYSIS INTELLIGENCE
Strategic management professional with expertise in creating and implementing strategies for meeting high-performance standards and delivering quality products. I am skilled in partnering with cross-functional teams to drive the achievement of enterprise-wide, strategic business goals. Professional reputation for conducting in-depth research, defining user requirements, and keeping abreast of trends and other Monitoring and Evaluations to see to the success of a program. Demonstrable experience in strategic intelligence, counterintelligence, investigations, and policy advisory in the defense and national security enterprise.
•Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, strong ability to collaborate with small and large groups of stakeholders, influencing business and strategic organizational decisions.
•Develop and execute plans to identify and drive productivity, enabling high-performing teams to deliver on urgent and challenging organizational goals.
•Experience conducting policy analysis; skilled in forecasting and policy implementation issues while assessing legislative impact and engagement.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Leadership, Business Analysis, Project Management, Product Development, Strategic Intelligence, Data Entry, OSINT, System Analysis and efficiency, Requirement Analysis, Quality Control, Record Management, Process Planning and design, Regulatory Compliance, Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Performance Management, Root Cause Analysis, Technical Process Improvement, Database Management, Strategic Planning, Client Relationship Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration
IT and Cyber Security Risk Management, Business Intelligence, Foreign Affairs
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
•Operations Support: Ensured clients received excellent customer service standards and project management delivery by delivering all projects on time and within budget per client’s requirements. Managed clerical staff, monitored their performance, and supervised them: identified areas of correction, coaching, and discipline.
•Administration and Management - Knowledgeable of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordinating people and resources to meet the organization’s mission and goals. Facilitated cooperation, and teamwork and supported constructive resolution of conflicts.
•Global Perspective: Knowledge and exposure to diverse cultures and international environments, enabling a deep understanding of cultural nuances and fostering outstanding people skills.
•Leadership: proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, promoting collaboration and achieving enterprise-wide objectives.
•Performance Improvement Trailblazer that delivers optimal results for a diverse clientele with the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. The ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IT BUSINESS ANALYST
Brillient Corporation (U.S. Department of Agriculture), Washington, DC 09/2020 – 04/2023
Hours Per Week: 40 Type of Employment: Full-Time, Government Contractor
Related Competencies: Program Management, Strategic Analysis and planning, Management Analysis, Research Protocols, Stakeholders Engagement, Risk Assessment and mitigation, Regulatory Compliance, Turnaround and Crisis Management, Team Training & Development, Process Optimization, Performance Improvement, Policies Oversight & Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Technical Writing, IT Business Analysis, Project Management
Drove process improvement in various operational cycles by implementing creative solutions to complex problems. Disseminated critical information to stakeholders like failures in the production process and conducted root cause analysis to resolve the failures.
•Collaborated with the development team and customers to coordinate the timely execution and delivery of products through strategic planning, data analysis & synthesis, technical and statutory compliance, and continuous update of records per contract deliverable requirements.
•Advised clients on improving efficiencies and reducing costs to their IT modernization effort by providing frictionless user experience through Quality Control and utilizing proprietary and client-acquired software platforms to implement business solutions.
•Led training efforts using established curriculum and artifacts to empower junior clerks and stakeholders by developing, measuring, and reporting against metrics established by senior management and clients.
•Conferred with the clerical site supervisor and program managers in developing and maintaining records by gathering critical information from various stakeholders, documenting procedures, and disseminating these on a need-to-know basis.
Administrative & Project Management
•Accurately captured data by categorizing and digitizing assigned documents using statutory records management policy to assist clients to secure and retrieve accurate records.
•Carried out assigned responsibilities according to standard operating procedures, including attaining required certifications and securing Personal Identifiable Information (PII).
Program Management
•Participates in developing project plans, operating plans, and supporting budgets: determining scope, methods, resource requirements, and schedules for projects. Provided input to requirements statements for acquisition and participated in technical evaluations.
•Utilizes management and organizational principles and practices. Assesses the effectiveness of organizational management and administrative operations against best practices and makes recommendations.
•Responds to requests for information and inquiries, present information, and solicit information contributing to management studies. Develops new approaches for conducting complex, comprehensive studies dealing with major administrative management issues.
Enumerator
Department of Commerce (Census Bureau), Maryland 07/2019-10/2020
Gathered, processed, and stored information from census operations into the designated database, and conducted geospatial and demographic surveys of specified areas by engaging in interviews and investigations.
•Communicated operational inefficiencies and roadblocks to senior leaders daily, ensuring organizational goals were met.
Director (Consultant)
Africa Diaspora International Trade Association, (ADITA), Inc, Virginia 08/2016 –03/2020
Related Competencies: International Affairs, Foreign Policy, Foreign Affairs, International Politics, Program Management, Strategic Analysis and planning, Management Analysis, Research Protocols, Stakeholders Engagement, Risk Assessment and mitigation, Regulatory Compliance, Crisis Management, Training and development, Process Optimization, Performance Improvement, Policies Oversight & Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Project Management
Provided strategic guidance, insight, development, and direction on a variety of complex engagements. Identified gaps in the market and spotted opportunities to create value propositions, seeking opportunities to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments
•Supported the organization externally as well as provided strategic thought, and guidelines at stakeholder meetings including at the Department of State.
•Drove and maintained ownership for developing connections that helped deliver optimal results for stakeholders.
•Influenced and facilitated the creation of long-term relationships that added value to the organization.
•Develops, coordinates, and implements new and established programs; evaluates their effectiveness. Monitored and evaluated program implementation and risks to the U.S. regarding program failures, partial successes, and unwanted side effects.
•Advised staff on program issues and problems. Assists in providing advice on bilateral and multilateral meetings where program issues are negotiated.
•Recommended strategic goals and objectives for the program and new approaches to analyze resource policy advocacy and implications.
Research Assistant to the Executive Director (Consultant)
The Nigerian-American Leadership Council (NALC), Washington, D.C 05/2015 – 12/2016
Hours Per Week: 25 Type of Employment: Full-Time, Consultant
Related Competencies: International Affairs, Foreign Policy, Foreign Affairs, International Politics, Program Management, Strategic Analysis and planning, Management Analysis, Research Protocols, Stakeholders Engagement, Risk Assessment and mitigation, Regulatory Compliance, Turnaround and Crisis Management, Team Training and development, Process Optimization, Performance Improvement, Policies Oversight & Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Project Management
Instrumental in supporting qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques, deploying stellar communication, writing, and analytical skills. Supported the organization externally while providing strategic thought, and guidelines at stakeholder meetings including at the Department of State.
Reviewed and ensured compliance with organizational policies and procedures,
•Providing recommendations and next steps to senior leadership.
•Developed process summaries, workflow, functional specifications, and training material to support performance and productivity goals.
•Analyzed internal and external quality data, initiating, and eliminating adverse trends, ensuring timely responses to all quality activities and issues to meet the scheduled needs of both internal and external customers.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Master of Arts (M.A) Strategic Intelligence Studies: Art of Intelligence, Counterintelligence
The Institute of World Politics
Bachelor of Arts (BA) International Relations: Psychology
The United States International University (USIU) - Africa
Certificate, American Politics and International Affairs
Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies
Certificate, Conflict Management & Peace-Building
ZETECH College
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CERTIFICATES
IT and Cyber Security Risk Management
The root cause Analysis and Problem-solving
Digital Transformation Global Information Systems (GIS)
Intelligence
Cyber Security
Agile Foundations
Excel for Business Analyst
OSINT
Six Sigma: Green Belt
Strategic Human Resources
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Advance Scrum Master
Department of Defense CI Information Security and Awareness
ADDITIONAL CORE COMPETENCIES
Communication Skills
Composure
Cultural Adaptability
Experience and Motivation
Information Integration and Analysis
Initiative and Leadership
Intellectual Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Judgment
Leadership
Management Skills
Objectivity and Integrity
Oral Communication
Planning and Organizing
Quantitative Analysis
Resourcefulness
Working with Others
Written Communication