James F. Blake, Jr.

Bedford, NH.

adblu7@r.postjobfree.com

603-***-****

Finance Manager/ISSO/Application Systems Support

DoD Active Secret Security Clearance

Accomplished management professional with 15+ years of experience and demonstrated success providing analytical expertise, programmatic thought leadership and business process improvement to numerous government and commercial organizations. Collaborates across the organization to champion organizational and business objectives to implement technology solutions and achievement of goals. Demonstrated ability to use data, metrics, and testing to support assumptions and recommendations, validate product decisions, and influence stakeholders and partners. Experience managing technology projects and collaborating with technical managers to secure resources, scope efforts, set priorities and milestones, and drive delivery. Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills with experience engaging and influencing senior executives. Thrive in a customer support environment.

Professional Experience

Contractor for Department of Defense 03/13-7/2019

MCR LLC, Hanscom AFB, MA 12/2018-7/2019

Finance Manager, AFLCMC/HBIF Saudi AWACS

Applied knowledge of financial management and accounting functions, processes, analytical methods and techniques to gather, analyze, evaluate and present information required by program or project managers. Prepares program budgets, reports and financial documentation.

Worked in direct support of government Branch leadership, engineers and program managers through the acquisition cycle of the program.

Prepared, developed and/or assisted with financial input to various events, such as, but not limited to Budget Execution Reviews (BER), Tri-Annual Report (TAR), Monthly Activity Reports (MAR), Program Management Review (PMR), and Risk Assessments

Drafted financial data documentation for submission to the Government financial lead/analyst such as but not limited to Procurement Documents

Provided status of approved, deferred, and released funds using new or existing organizational formats. Identifying, preparing and assisting with correction of posting errors in financial records

Drafted a variety of funding documents in support of unit/organizational programs such as but not limited to Purchase Requests (PRs), Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), Project Orders and other financial documents.

Generated, maintained and documented an independent audit trail to track, record, and report the status of each funding document to ensure proper use of all funds (active, expired, and cancelled). Submit to Government financial lead/analyst for approval/review

Maintained a softcopy of the monthly Delivery Order Status Reports (DOSRs) and Customer Usage Fee Check Reports (CCRs) in support of programmatic analysis

Monitored, reported and maintained the reimbursable budget program

Performed research and analysis for accounting related issues using a variety of Air Force proprietary on-line query systems and tools, including but not limited to CRIS, WAWF, CMCS and Comprehensive Cost and Requirements System (CCaRS).

Maintained the financial database, input financial and contracting data, and extract ad hoc reports.

SMS Data Products Group, Inc., Hanscom AFB, MA 08/2018- 12/2018

ISSO/Information Assurance Officer AFLCMC HBSO/AWACS

Provided IT support to the Airborne Warning and Control System Division, supporting approximately 300 people.

Supported of an information technology contract, responsible for the administration and management of computer systems and the various interactions between system applications and business processes.

Assess customer organization requirements and current use of Information Technology (IT) services

Developed IT services requirements, assist with processing and execution of IT service requirement documents

Developed, implemented, oversaw, and maintain customer organization Information Assurance (IA) program that identifies Information Assurance requirements, personnel, processes, and procedures

Implement and enforce all applicable IA policies and procedures

Ensured all users have the requisite security clearances, supervisory need-to-know authorization, and are aware of their IA responsibilities before being granted access to customer organization information systems

Reported IA incidents or security vulnerabilities to Tier II level IA office(s)

Work with the customer organization to implement network security policies and procedures as outlined in security policy

Ensured all software installed on customer organization systems is appropriately licensed, authorized, and recorded in the base software license inventory

Managed all software licenses, to include assignment to Users.

Provides technical support for video teleconference (VTC)/conference calls monitoring, performance reports, troubleshooting of VTC issues and audio/video conferencing related issues for Senior Executive Service (SES). This position is equivalent to a 2-star general).

Schedules, setup, monitor point-to-point, multi-point, dry run, and ad-hoc audio/video conferences

Provision/de-provision/enable/disable user computer accounts

Provision and set-up government iPhones & iPads to senior management

Assign Distro Lists and Security Groups to user accounts

Projects Implemented as the Project Lead

Implemented Secret email distribution capabilities for 2 Lt. Colonels via TACLANES and key

Updated SIPRNet room with 6 virtual machines

Coordinated and had implemented Wi-Fi capabilities for AWACS Building; first ISSO to accomplish this at Hanscom Air Force Base

Updated and coordinated AWACS conference room upgrade with new IT functionality to include wall mounted screen, dedicated Unclassified PC input, wireless microphones and ceiling speakers

Worked closely with AWACS COMSEC and Facility Security Manager

The CENTECH Group, Hanscom AFB, MA 04/2017-08/2017

Information Assurance Officer – AFLCMC HBSO/AWACS

Support of an information technology contract, responsible for the administration and management of computer systems and the various interactions between system applications and business processes.

Responsible for identifying, administrating, triaging and resolving a wide variety of incidents and service requests Also responsible for escalations of client service requests, incidents and events as defined by the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Assess customer organization requirements and current use of information technology (IT) services

Develop, implement, oversee, and maintain customer organization Information Assurance (IA) program that identifies IA requirements, personnel, processes, and procedures

Implement and enforce all applicable IA policies and procedures

Ensure all users have the requisite security clearances, supervisory need-to-know authorization, and are aware of their IA responsibilities before being granted access to customer organization information systems

Report IA incidents or vulnerabilities to ISSM, COMSEC and higher-level IA office

Submit incident report to 690th Network Security Squadron, Lackland AFB on secure computer line as required

Confiscate all IT assets affected by an IA incident. Store in locked container in SIPRNet room

Work with the customer organization to implement network security policies and procedures as outlined in security policy

Understanding of information security program within DoD

Ensure all software installed on customer organization systems is appropriately licensed, authorized, and recorded in the base software license inventory

Ensure customer organization personnel are trained on software license management

Provides technical support for video teleconference (VTC)/conference calls monitoring, performance reports, troubleshooting of VTC issues and audio/video conferencing related issues.

Schedules, setup, monitor point-to-point, multi-point, dry run, and ad-hoc audio/video conferences

Analyzed requirements for audio/video and multimedia technologies and services, and recommends preferred solutions to customer

Provision/deprovision/enable/disable user computer accounts.

Assign Distro Lists and Security Groups to user accounts.

BlueWater Federal Solutions, Hanscom AFB, MA 08/2013-04/2017

The CENTECH Group 03/2013-8/2013

Comprehensive Cost and Requirements (CCaR) System

Team Lead/Application Support Specialist

Day-to-day application support. Assisted customers in resolving Commitment, Obligation and Expenditure reconciliation issues, assist CCaR users in properly structure their financial data, perform reviews of forecasts and accounting data between multiple databases and organizations. Supported Budget/Financial Analysts/CFO’S base-wide supporting acquisition program funds covering Other Equipment, Operations & Maintenance, and Research & Development appropriations. Financial and technical consultant for DoD program and financial management software.

Specific Tasks:

Worked directly with DoD Air Force financial systems used to plan, forecast, budget, and manage program/project funds.

Provide on-site support to DoD Air Force contract customers in usage and operation of the Comprehensive Cost and Requirement System (CCaR) – [web-based Oracle relational database].

Reviewed and reconcile financial records to ensure commitments, obligations and expenditures are balanced in an accurate and timely manner.

Monitored budget requirements for accuracy and timeliness of information ensuring that daily CCaR data aligns with funds in DoD accounting system (DFAS). Research discrepancies and assist users in necessary corrections.

Provided expertise in DoD Air Force finance assisting customers with properly structuring financial data; performing reconciliations; performing daily review of forecasts and accounting data; and building program budgets.

Established, mapped and run monthly Business Management Review (BMR) charts as required and otherwise supporting government financial management office and Program Management Office as required.

Provided assistance to facilitate, compile, recommend and prepare guidance regarding system coordination/approval workflows as they pertain to processing of purchase requests (PRs), Military Interdepartmental PRs (MIPRs), and other financial management processes (including budget definition, business rules, user privileges and definable general data fields). Additionally, prepare implementation guidance.

Assisted customer in building of budgets, CCaR records, CCaR user profiles and interact daily with ABSS Team facilitating user accounts, workflows and coordination of documents; thereby assuring the timely delivery of funds.

Provided Help Desk support via telephone, in-person or email. Successfully resolved User issues within 24 hours.

JFB Consulting, Bedford, NH

Business Consultant 1/16/2012-12//31/2012

Working collaboratively with Business Broker and managed all aspects of marketing and managing the sale of privately held businesses. (less than $1MM)

Evaluated business plans, Pro-Forma financial statements, annual budgets, fixed asset reports, and depreciation schedules.

Worked directly with buyer(s) of assets in sell-off of fixed assets to ensure customer satisfaction.

Conducted on-site tours of businesses with would-be buyers. Presented financials, discussed potential offers and wrote contracts as required using negotiation techniques and business practices as dictated by business market. Assisted in facilitating contract and purchase and sales offers.

Charged with assembling, gathering and analyzing data to prepare sale of companies, develop alternatives should a counter-offer be given.

Evergreen Place, Manchester, NH

Health Care

Business Administrator 3/21/2011-12/31/2011

Temporary position. Board of Trustees sought Administrator with a Registered Nurse certification per recommendation of New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services.

Oversaw daily operational and business management of a 52-bed assisted living facility to include admissions, budgeting, financials and employee oversight to include: hiring, new employee orientation, management and benefits administration.

Responsible for the day-to-day control and management of all funding requirements using budgetary guidelines.

Responsible for the analysis and execution of annual budget. Provided insight, guidance and assistance to senior management staff in budget preparation.

Presentation of monthly Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss and Variance Analysis (budget categories, year-to-year). Annual income of approximately $1,750,000.

Developed, wrote and implemented new policies and procedures to include implementation of purchase order process requiring management approval for all purchases. Responsible for the approval of all purchase requisitions up to $10,000.

Knowledge of state policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures which aided in assisting families looking to place their family members in an Assisted Living environment.

Ability to develop, recommend and implement financial, purchasing and budgetary policies.

Conducted all hiring to include: interviews, reference and background checks, offer letters, new employee orientation and benefits administration.

Responsible for evaluation of employee health care plans and making recommendation to the President/CEO.

American Legion, Bedford, NH

Stevens-Buswell Post 54

Non-Profit organization

Finance Officer (Volunteer Position) 2/2009-Present

Provide monthly financials, prepare annual budget, manage business checking account and pay monthly expenses.

Serve as the point of contact for all day-to-day budget & financial matter.

Monitor all obligations and actual expenditure of funds and track on a monthly worksheet.

Submit annual Form 990-N (Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax) to IRS.

Fidelity Investments, Boston, MA 2/2008-12/2008

Financial Services

Veritude Contractor - Project Manager– Architecture Shared Technology Group

Conducted case studies for proposed project weighing project benefits, costs, resources required in line with budgetary restrictions. Part of the source selection team. Provided input relevant to the source selection and the acquisition and development phases of the ‘roll-out’ of the project.

Point person for contract negotiations with contracting company. Provided cost acquisition briefings with senior management until finalization of contract.

Managed new Equity Trading website and project execution to include oversight & management of project budget, updating of SharePoint documents and scope of project in support of the Equity Trading Group.

Reviewed and directed contractors in the implementation of project plan and meeting project directives. Provided advice and assistance to contractors and stakeholder on requirements as needed.

Actions taken to effectively manage contractors and scope creep while keeping Project Director versed of known issues with suggested resolution(s) during various phases of the acquisition and development life cycle.

Observed contractor progress, discussed and resolved issues as needed. Ensured contractual obligations were being met. Addressed possible contract additions and discontinuance of work by contractor.

Conducted weekly briefings, presentations and demonstrations with the Project Director on project status/progress, cost schedule and adherence to business requirements.

Updated Project Plan as development issues arose and made adjustment to schedules in line with budgetary constraints without compromising the finished product.

Conducted end-user training to staff.

Veritude Contractor - Program Manager -Architecture Shared Technology Grp 7/2007-2/2008

Defined and managed Architecture Infrastructure Planning checklist process in collaboration with IT Architects and Architecture Shared Technology senior management team.

Gathered and documented business requirements for architecture infrastructure planning process to meet requirements of Fidelity Technology Governance Strategy.

Created tables and migrated architecture metadata to include: application name, project number, project contractor, lead, project name, use role, status, free form text checklist questions, security, extensibility, etc. into Fidelity Technology Group automated browser tool and repository.

Liaison between technical project architects & senior management. Built out web-based architecture planning checklist application. Facilitated global roll out of web-based checklist and trained end-users.

Veritude Contractor - Project Lead -Technology Support & Operations 1/2007- 6/2007

As Project Lead evaluated, recommended and managed source selection of third-party vendor. Managed the implementation of a customized budget application for Fidelity Technology Support & Operations groups with specific emphasis on inventory replacement theory.

Evaluated and provided new budget application recommendation based on in-depth cost analysis based on a cost-benefit analysis. Interviewed department heads charged with baseline requirements to gather business and system requirements.

Oversaw cost estimates, integration, implementation and delivery schedules. Direct input into the source selection process. Point person for contract negotiations till delivery of contract

Migrated Excel spreadsheets into IBM Clarity Systems budgeting application using Hyperion Essbase as the Business Intelligence tool.

Advised Project Director of issues, road blocks and progress. Sought management insight and resolution as required to keep production and implementation in-line within Project Plan.

Planned, coordinated, and organized activities of functional specialists to include Business Analysts and Developers responsible for production and implementation of source application.

Conducted weekly briefings and presentations to senior management detailing the project status, contract negotiations, adherence to Project Plan and estimated project costs.

Managed project milestones via project PERT chart.

Technical Skills

Applications: REMEDY, SMART, SLM, ECAM, CSRD, ESD portal, Microsoft Office SharePoint Services (MOSS) 2007/2003, SharePoint; Microsoft Project; PowerPoint; WIKI and Visio.

Financial applications: Web Comprehensive Cost and Requirement System (CCaRS), Commander’s Research Integration System (CRIS), Financial Management Suite, CMCS, WAWF, Looking Glass, IBM Clarity Systems, Oracle - Capital Reporting; Fiserv; IPS-Sendero; Excel, Lawson A/R and EDS.

BI applications: Hyperion Pillar and Hyperion Essbase.

Enterprise Applications: Lawson, Jira

Education & Training

Certified Comprehensive Cost & Requirements (CCaR) Systems Administrator,

Integrated Data Services

Project Management Professional & Security+ certification program, John Mason Institute, Nashua, NH

BS, Business Administration, Hawthorne College, Antrim, NH; Magna cum Laude

Graduate School/MBA 1-year course work, New Hampshire College, Manchester, NH

Military Experience

United States Air Force

Sergeant - Security Police

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