MS. Sharon Lynette LaRoche

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Fairfax, VA 22030 US

Phone: 703 -399 - 5841

Email: ad3gli@r.postjobfree.com

Naval Sea Systems Command

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Washington DC, DC 20374 United States

09/2015 – 12/31/2022

Salary: 134,780.00 USD Per Year

Hours per week: 40

Series: 0520 Pay Plan: NH Grade: 03

Budget Analyst (This is a federal job)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Naval Sea Systems Command is the leading provider of building, buying and maintaining ships, submarines and combat systems for the US Navy.

BUDGET ANALYST: Work closely with the 16 program offices during the budget exhibit timeframe to ensure that all changes have been accounted for and to ensure the final totals are correct prior to submitting the budgets. Review and submit the budget exhibits for the Department of the Navy, for the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Presidential Budget. Maintain sound professional working relationships with the program offices. I work with the program offices on a daily basis in reference to their purchase requests. Provide guidance via email and the phone to the program offices and the warfare centers when creating funding documents in the financial system. Guidance to the program offices consists of providing them with the proper documentation, sample SOWs and addressing questions. Analyze Midyear Review submissions for the program offices for accuracy. Proficient knowledge of budget concepts and appropriation laws when reviewing/approving purchase requisitions on a daily basis. On a monthly basis review 400 funding documents to ensure the information provided is correct and consistent with the funding requirements, the statement of work and updated policies to avoid misappropriation of funds. By reviewing these funding documents efficiently it ensures funding is put into place in a timely manner.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

*Ensure funding is in place on time to support the ships and submarines

*Resolve customer’s requirements and priorities

*Submitted budget exhibits on time

*Participated in testing applications to endure the application is ready for production

*Trained other co-workers on the funding document process

*Presented a brief on de-obligation of funding

*Created a spreadsheet for tracking funding documents

Supervisor: Irvin Owens 202-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Work Experience:

Military Sealift Command

914 Charles Morris St SE

Washington DC, DC 20374 United States

09/2011 - Present

Salary: 112,000.00 USD Per Year

Hours per week: 40

Series: 2210 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 13

IT Specialist (This is a federal job)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Military Sealift Command (MSC) is the leading provider of ocean transportation for the U.S. Navy and the rest of the Department of Defense (DOD)—operating approximately 110 ships daily around the globe.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Manage the implementation of multiple Information and Communications Systems projects, including the Navy/Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI), the Department of the Navy’s (DON) shore-based mandated enterprise network in the U.S. Direct the development of project plans to support installation and operational acceptance of approved systems, changes, and modifications. Provide lifecycle management of all systems projects or initiatives following implementation. Direct the sustainment of operations and all other aspects of lifecycle support for the ashore Information Technology (IT) environment. Monitor project schedule, cost, performance, and risk. Conduct audit of MSC IT programs and projects. Ensure Quality Assurance methods are in place.

BUDGET ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT: Plan, organize, and execute $17M annual NMCI budget and $6M One Net budget, overseas area command computer and network requirements. Review, approve, disapprove, and recommend budget requests. Execute budget and fund management utilizing MSC’s Financial Management System (FMS). Perform a wide variety of administrative and analytical duties connected with the review, justification, and presentation of the budgets for organizational programs. Assist MSC with programming, analysis, and controls of funds. Employ a Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) system to develop and analyze immediate and long-range (multi-year) budgets. Develop narrative and statistical justifications for requested funds.

BUDGET ANALYSIS: Gather and analyze requirements and justifications from area commands. Analyze and evaluate changes in component monthly execution plans and their effect on financial and budget program milestones. Meet monthly with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) to categorize IT expenditures as Run, Enhance, or Transform to facilitate better IT investment decisions and project prioritization. Analyze execution of assigned programs to recommend funding and/or policy adjustments. Interpret new and revised mandates from the Department of the Navy (DON). Advise program managers on the status and availability of funds and the impact of the budget status on all programs. Make recommendations to assigned program managers and other activities in executing their programs in a timely manner.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION: Administer provisions of complex, multifunctional IT contracts. Oversee multiple contracts established to provide essential program support of NMCI. Monitor contracts to ensure proper interpretation and compliance by both contractor and government personnel. Serve as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Verify and approve payment of invoices for $17 million for IT purchases. Assess requirements for contractor support plan and administer the work performed by five contractors.

COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKING: Prepare briefings and reports to management and higher-level authorities on the status of IT budget and the financial aspects of specific IT projects. Communicate project requirements to a wide range of individuals and organizations both within and outside of MSC. Negotiate and/or persuade higher echelons or management officials to support additional funds for new or unfinanced requirements. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to justify, defend, present, and/or advise on budgetary processes/actions. Influence officials to implement recommendations for program improvement and effectiveness that are critical to ensure satisfactory program progress.

SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT: Managed five contractors. Assigned work to the contractors based on priorities.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

*Managed consolidation of two buildings into one and moving personnel computers from Washington, D.C. to Norfolk, VA, preparing and executing the budget to include the estimate and execution of the budget, writing the charter, setting up and coordinating meetings with stakeholders, identifying the available space for individuals, and providing direction to four contractors.

*Achieved 100% reconciliation between the Ashore IT Investment Portfolio and the Ashore Budget Project Account (BPA) received from the Comptroller.

*Upgraded 700 unclassified computers and 125 classified computers from Microsoft (MS) Windows (WIN) XP to WIN 7 ahead of schedule, ensuring no lapse in security.

*Refreshed the unclassified and classified computers every four years, reviewing orders and ensuring adherence to budget.

*Developed the five-year Program Management Plan (PMP) for NMCI Network, updating annually.

*Developed the five-year Program Management Plan (PMP) for One Net, updating annually.

*Served as MSC Command, Control, Communications, and Computer Systems (N6) Government Purchase Card cardholder

Supervisor: Leslie Robertson 202-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Military Sealift Command

914 Charles Morris Court SE Building 210

Washington DC, DC 20374 United States

01/2005 - 08/2011

Salary: 102,000.00 USD Per Year

Hours per week: 40

Series: 2210 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 12

It Specialist (This is a federal job)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

BUDGET EXECUTION: Served as Budget Team Lead and single N6 Point of Contact (POC) for management and execution of MSC’s annual Afloat and Ashore Information Technology Budget in the amount of $150M Operation and Maintenance funds and $20M capital investments. Provided oversight of and support for a full range of budget execution functions. Assisted with programming, analysis, and controls of funds. Performed fund management, fund control, and fund analyses. Provided support and advice on reprogramming of funds and funding levels due to changes in workload or mission. Performed all phases of PPBE process, including developing and analyzing immediate and multiyear budgets and processing contracting requirements. Served as primary purchase cardholder for N6 enterprise-wide.

BUDGET ANALYSIS AND ADVICE: Conducted analyses, reviews, and special studies of budget and/or

related information. Reviewed and analyzed continuing changes in program plans and/or funding throughout the year to identify and recommend or make frequent adjustments to budget estimates and/or conduct partial re-budgeting. Provided advice and analysis to program managers and leadership. Reviewed statistical and obligation data for trends utilizing information as a basis for determining travel and other fund requirements during the current Fiscal Year (FY). Notified program managers on funding levels and made recommendations regarding priorities and timely execution of program budgets.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND REPORTING: Reported on the status of program funds and trends in the costs of attaining program objectives. Performed quality checks of automated system database information. Used available computer software programs to produce required budget reports, plans, and schedules. Utilized computer-based systems to facilitate effective analyses of budget information. Provided budget execution input for monthly and quarterly budget execution reviews.

SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT: Managed two staff. Exercised full range of managerial and supervisory responsibilities. Planned, organized, administered, reviewed, and evaluated the work of personnel. Assigned work to subordinates based on priorities. Gave advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Identified training needs of employees.

COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING: Served as liaison between the program managers and the Comptroller. Conducted IT Portfolio Review with all Ashore Deputy Portfolio Managers on a quarterly basis, reviewing current budget, addressing funding shortfalls, and gathering future funding requirements.

Participated in formal midyear execution review. Coordinated with Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) for maintenance, software, and hardware purchases.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

*Single-handedly executed the entire N6 budget for the better part of FY 2010 while replacement recruitment actions were underway, maintaining a very detailed IT investment portfolio with 8 major Portfolios, 35 active programs, and approximately 60 active projects.

*Oversaw monthly N6 credit card purchases of $20K, with approval for up to $90K monthly; achieved 100% reconciliation of all purchase card statements with purchase logs, earning recognition for “flawless” audits.

*Conducted IT Portfolio Reviews with the Deputy Portfolio Managers, ensuring 100% reconciliation between the Ashore and Afloat IT Investment Portfolio received from the Comptroller and the Financial Management System (FMS) at the beginning of FYs and mid years.

*Executed 220+ purchase card transactions for training, supplies, hardware, and software on a FY basis.

*Served as the Assistant Contracting Officer’s Representative (ACOR) over budget execution and asset management tasks.

*Presented several brown-bag sessions on how to read the budget, presented a brief on the budget overview to the overseas area commands, and continued to train peers on an as-needed basis.

*Extensively used MS Excel to prepare, monitor, and track MSC’s Capital/Expense expenditures.

*Managed and prepared the entire Program Objectives Memorandum (PMO) and midyear submissions on behalf of N6 and submitted the Ashore, Afloat and Capital Investment Program (CIP) budgets to the Comptroller on an annual basis.

Supervisor: Has left the Command - Laura Johnson 999-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Space and Warfare Systems Center (SPAWAR)

Washington Navy Yard, 1325 10th St. WNY Building 196

Washington DC, DC 20374 United States

10/1998 - 12/2004

Salary: 90,000.00 USD Per Year

Hours per week: 40

Series: 2210 Pay Plan: DS Grade: III

Technical Specialist (This is a federal job)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

SPAWAR provides the hardware and software to connect Navy forces at sea, on land, and in the air and transform ships, aircrafts, and vehicles from individual platforms to integrated battle forces.

BUDGET SUPPORT AND ANALYSIS: Provided budget support for Engineering and Integration Division.

Coordinated and assisted the program managers in obtaining and maintaining financial input for the spend plan, to include expense/capital funding and planning for mid years and out years. Developed and monitored spend plans for the Ashore expense and Capital Purchase Program (CPP) funding for IT services, hardware, software, and maintenance. Researched complex issues, including data calls, budgeting/project questions, and funds allotment. Processed invoices on a monthly basis, including services performed and hardware and software received. Tracked IT project requirements, progress, and expenditures to provide status reports to program managers.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND REPORTING: Utilized Oracle’s Federal FMS software solution to create, edit, process, and finalize procurement funding documents for each fiscal year. Created, modified, and maintained numerous MS Excel spreadsheets to provide details to the program managers regarding funding transactions. Tracked invoices and performed monthly funding allotments in FMS for each task in order to apply sufficient money to the MSC budget office to provide payment of the invoices.

IT SUPPORT: Provided technical and administrative support for the Global Enterprise Division of MSC N6. Developed and maintained MSC’s intranet site. Served as the Local Access Authority for NIPRNet and the alternate Regional Access Authority, registering users, controlling authorizations, and ensuring Network Information Center database was accurate. Enforced access security and official use practices for all users.

COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING: Prepared serial letters, waivers, and memoranda for procurements. Drafted SOWs for hardware, software, and subscriptions. Prepared Determination and Findings documentation to accompany General Services Administration (GSA) requisitions. Communicated with program managers to determine IT requirements for the budget. Coordinated procurements with the Contracts and Business Management Directorates at MSC as well as other federal agencies, Federal Systems Integration and Management (FEDSIM), Center for Information Security Services (CISS), and NAVSEA. Served as liaison between MSC and other government agencies to resolve contract issues.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

*Demonstrated exceptional dedication and professionalism in timely and accurate completion of FY-end actions concerning the IT spend plan, procurements, and contracts, enabling department to avoid unnecessary costs and misappropriations.

*Built and coordinated funding packages for procurement.

*Maintained excellent records and effectively participated in managerial and staff meetings. My keen foresight enabled the MSC IT department to avoid unnecessary costs and misappropriations.

*Trained other members of the MSC support team in the use of various system tools needed to perform their jobs.

Supervisor: Supervisor has retired 999-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Education:

Computer Learning Center Springfield, VA United States

Technical or Occupational Certificate 06/1988

GPA: 98.8 of a maximum 100

Credits Earned: 30 Semester hours

Major: Certificate Programmer

Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:

Certificates in Outstanding Scholastic Accomplishments and Perfect Attendance

George Mason University Fairfax, VA United States

Bachelor's Degree 05/1982

GPA: 3.7 of a maximum 4.2

Credits Earned: 72 Semester hours

Major: Psychology

Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:

Graduated with Distinction

Northern Virginia Community College Washington DC, DC United States

Associate's Degree 06/1979

GPA: 3.42 of a maximum 4.00

Credits Earned: 72 Quarter hours

Major: Liberal Arts Honors: Cum Laude

Job Related Training:

RELEVANT TRAINING:

Federal Government Budget Process, USA Graduate School, 02/2015

Strategies for Developing Effective Presentation Skills, American Management Association, 07/2012

Capitol Hill Workshop, 07/2011

Strategic Planning for Government Organizations, USA Graduate School, 04/2011

Department of Defense (DOD) Government Purchase Card, Defense Acquisition University (DAU), 03/2011

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) with a Mission Focus, DAU, 06/2010

Emerging Leaders Workshop, George Washington University, 01/2010

Managing IT Projects, George Washington University, 03/2009

Project Leadership, Management and Communications, ESI International, 08/2008

Simplified Acquisition Procedures, DAU, 12/2007

Making a Business Case for a Capital Investment, USA Graduate School, 05/2007

Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 Level 1, Knowlogy, 02/2007

Working Capital Funds, USA Graduate School, 01/2007

Introduction to Government Contracting, USA Graduate School, 04/2006

Introduction to Supervision, USA Graduate School, 07/2005

IT Capital Planning & 300 Development Training Workshop, Potomac Form, Ltd., 05/2005

Fundamentals of IT Management and Capital Planning, USA Graduate School, 04/2005

Performance-Based Statements of Work, USA Graduate School, 01/2004

COR Refresher, 11/2004

COR Basic, 05/2002

Additional Information:

SUPERVISOR QUOTES AND RATING TEAM COMMENTARY:

“Sharon has done a great job his year... Sharon continues to be the most reliable, hardest-working member of my staff. She is always willing to take on extra work and help her team members. She is continually broadening her talents and scope of work

Laura Johnson, Director, Policy and Planning, Military Sealift Command

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Dedicated and highly valued professional with more than 22 years of experience as an IT Specialist and Budget Analyst, with a proven track record of significant accomplishments, assignments of increasing responsibilities, and an excellent record of past performance. Adept in providing technical support and advice in a broad range of financial areas, including budget formulation, justification, presentation, and execution; internal controls; and audits. Documented ability in program/project management and contract management and administration. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills in effectively communicating detailed policy, technical, and financial information to a full range of stakeholders.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:

*Single-handedly executed the entire N6 budget for the better part of Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 while replacement recruitment actions were underway, maintaining a very detailed Information Technology (IT) investment portfolio with 8 major portfolios, 35 active programs, and approximately 60 active projects.

*Oversaw monthly N6 credit card purchases of $20K, with approval for up to $90K monthly; achieved 100% reconciliation of all purchase card statements with purchase logs, earning recognition for “flawless” audits.

*Upgraded 700 unclassified and 125 classified computers from Microsoft (MS) Windows (WIN) XP to WIN 7 ahead of schedule, ensuring no lapse in security.

*Managed consolidation of two buildings into one and moving personnel computers from Washington, D.C. to Norfolk, VA, preparing and executing the budget to include the estimate and execution of the budget, writing the charter, setting up and coordinating meetings with stakeholders, identifying the available space for individuals, and providing direction to four contractors.

*Demonstrated exceptional dedication and professionalism in timely and accurate completion of FY-end actions concerning the IT spend plan, procurements, and contracts, enabling department to avoid unnecessary costs and misappropriations.

AWARDS:

*U.S. Government Length of Service Award, 25+ Years, 10/2013

*Performance Awards, 05/2008, 04/2007, 03/2000

*Letter of Appreciation, 10/2004, 01/2000

*Special Achievement Awards, 08/1999, 01/1995

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Oracle Financials

Software: Microsoft Project, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Microsoft Publisher

Operating Systems: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows NT, UNIX, CMS, DOS

Programming Languages: HTML, COBOL, FOCUS, DELPHI, SQL, JCL, BASIC, ASSEMBLER

VOLUNTEER WORK:

Oakton Methodist Church

Newsletter Publisher, Usher, 2011-Present

Newsletter Publisher, Nursery Coordinator, Nursery Assistance, Usher, 2003-2010

Sunday School Teacher, 1996-2001

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