Air Force Manager

Resume’

Kimberly Peppers

Phone: 706-***-****, Email: ******@*****.***

Looking for: Program Management, Senior Consulting, or Technical Level opportunities

Summary Expertise:

Active/current SECRET clearance.

Current (3 yrs) Program Manager as DoD Audit Readiness and Financial Consultant (contracts with Army, Air Force & VA)

Previous (36 yrs) Federal Service as a regional IG & Audit Director; and as a DoD Audit Manager/Sr Auditor/Financial

Expert in PPBE, A-123, Statement of Assurance, FMFIA, FIAR, GAGAS, Statement of Budgetary Resources, Financial Audits, Sarbanes-Oxley support and annual financial statements, internal control design and execution

Federal IT Audit Manager (4 years) Treasury IG

Exemplary leadership skills, technical ability, and product deliverables

Doctorate, Business Administration

Work Experience:

DoD Contractor Audit Readiness/Financial Program Manager. 2017 to Present.

oProgram Manager – Audit Readiness/Army Working Capital Fund Budget

Army Aviation Missile Command (AMCOM) A-8, Redstone Arsenal

Blake Willson Group. 10/1/2019 – (Contract Ending date Sept 2020)

Prime contract Program Manager consulting in Army Working Capital fund, with billions in funding. Assisted in audit readiness for annual financial audit application, developing and producing financial transaction samples. Developed reporting metrics, and reporting tools over AWCF. Completed Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) for Notice of Findings (NFRs); developed financial and working capital Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), provided expert advice in A-123 and annual financial reporting, identified through gap analysis and financial transaction search and review issues with the Moving Average Cost (MAC); and liaison with KPMG in achieving audit readiness over financial statement reviews. Conducted mock audit programs at installations to delve into areas identified in infrastructure gap analysis. Assisted client in developing expertise in AWCF reporting metrics and tools; and in ensuring audit readiness. Client kudos included setting up teams to interact and function collectively in a stand-alone environment.

oProgram Manager – Command Budget/Audit Readiness

Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, San Antonio TX

Sehlke Consulting 3/15/2018 – 9/1/2019

Prime contract providing budget, audit readiness and manpower gap analysis. Assisted client in setting up newly formed AFIMSC command audit function; completed an Air Force-wide review of the FM function to identify overlap and gap functions, resulting in increase and decrease of manpower (FTEs) at multiple locations. Developed reporting tools and metrics for budgetary resources, financial statements, and spending trends. Skills in consulting and financial support provided solutions that developed and launched this new major Air Force command stand up, which supported the entire Air Force mission infrastructure. Additionally, supervised a team of consultants (prime and sub-contractor personnel) in completed daily financial transaction in the AF Civil Engineering command, to include EPA transactions, interfacing daily with DFAS, and identification of cost savings and/or financial analysis resulting in corrections that returned annual funding to the command.

oProgram Manager – FMFIA/VA Statement of Assurance/Budget/Audit Readiness Veterans Affairs, Washington DC & Austin, TX

Lynch Consultants 11/1/2017 - 4/1/2019 (contract end)

Prime contract developing Veterans Affairs (VA) financial internal controls procedures, processes, and guidance to support the VA’s annual Statement of Assurance. Built highly successful financial internal control model capturing weaknesses in pharmaceutical financial system controls; health care worker’s payroll system security issues; and veteran’s benefit’s internal control weaknesses. I developed financial spreadsheet models/products and standard operating procedures for financial system transactions. Worked with medical center audit readiness to assist in developing corrective action plans (CAPs) to correct weaknesses and deficiencies in health care financial systems.

US Department of Energy (DOE), IG National Nuclear Security Agency, Livermore, CA

Director, Audits/Inspections (GS-15) from 11/1/2016 – 8/31/2017

Audit Director (audit and inspection branches) for California regional DOE base/activities; to include DOE labs @ Berkley and Stanford Universities over classified scientific nuclear projects with appropriations exceeding billions in funding. Developed annual audit plan, audit programs, directed audit application, and finalized consolidated audit report submissions to Congressional levels. Knowledge of COTs audit programs, creation of subject matter experts, auditor development, and deft at assimilating multiple and complex team assignments; reordered priorities when demands/deadlines dictate; and, pitching in (rolling up sleeves) to help in complex audits when needed. Extensive experience in application and direction of audits over Federal and State regulatory guidance.

US Dept Housing/Urban Development (HUD) Inspector General, 26 Federal Plaza, NY, NY

Regional IG for Audit (GS-15) from 12/2014 – 12/2016

Regional Director over HUD New York/New Jersey with geographically disbursed offices. Active elected member of the Board of Directors for the NY/NJ Intergovernmental Audit Forum,

I developed audit programs, annual audit plans, instructing audit courses, and was subject matter expertise over financial audits, annual financial (Sarbanes-Oxley), grant funding, FHA funding, Section 8 housing all combined in the upper billions of dollars in funding. During my first year, I unprecedentedly exceeded annual audit report goals and produced Federal monetary savings of $745 million resulting from identification of fraud, waste and abuse in grant funding. Expertise in FMFIA, A-123, Statement of Assurance, FMFIA, FIAR, GAGAS, annual financial statement audits (Sarbanes-Oxley). Other skills included, developing and administering the regional operating budget; hiring/recruiting/training auditors.

US Department of Treasury, 404 W Peachtree Str., Atlanta, GA

IT/Financial Program Analyst (GS-14) from 09/2012 – 12/2014

Conducted in-depth analysis and statistical reporting for the large IT systems comprised of an appropriation in excess of $1 billion, over IRS financial systems. Developed metrics, IT phases/milestones, strong use in Agile Development. Developed financial tools for capturing and reporting metrics (via Powerpoint, Access, Excel). Identified and resolved issues/conflicts. Developed annual and semi-annual IT program budgets, developed and delivered quarterly Business Performance Reviews. Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), desk guides, and regulatory addendums for IT, budget, audit readiness. I coordinated with other business operating divisions on program initiatives and progress. Performed reviews over Federal contractors, assessing program goals, targets and initiatives. Facilitated and collaborated opportunities to increase technology use and identified and provided associated training throughout the directorate.

Treasury Inspector General Tax Administration, 404 W Peachtree Str., Atlanta, GA

IT Audit Manager (GS-14) from 02/2008 - 09/2012

Lead, managed, supervised and trained teams of nationally/geographically dispersed IT auditors, IT technicians and cost analysts. Researched, developed and approved IT audits over IRS financial systems, system modernization efforts, Agile and Iterative system phases, and cybersecurity risks; covering appropriations in the billions of dollars. Specific analysis included business requirements, contractor support, financial processing systems, budget and expenditures, testing activities, cybersecurity, and program management. Performed annual financial statement audits of IT systems and programs (Sarbanes-Oxley), and annual Statement of Assurance. Expert at assimilating multiple and complex team assignments and reordering priorities when demands/deadlines dictate. Recruited and developed a diverse and technically proficient workforce, and administered control over assigned resources to include EEO and diversity programs; employee performance. Developed and administered the Division’s operating budget in excess of $1 million.

US Air Force Audit Agency (AFAA), AF Logistics

Audit Manager (GS-13) from 05/200 – 02/2008

Lead, managed, supervised and trained AFAA auditors. Expert knowledge of FMFIA, GAGAS, DoD/GAO/OMB financial guidance, and DoD logistics systems. Developed, planned, performed and reported over the Air Force revolving working capital fund, a funding in billions of dollars for aircraft, repairs, missiles, engines, and other Air Force or DoD assets. Taught audit readiness courses to the FM and Logistics community throughout the installation; and to internal auditors.

US Air Force Logistics (Materiel) Command (AFLC), Dayton, OH

Audit Manager and Budget/Cost Analyst (GS-13) from 07/2001 - 05/2005

Developed, planned, performed and reported over large multi-installation reviews of military financial and logistics systems for both overseas and nation-wide military bases. Completed detailed analysis, research, and training to gain knowledge in systems operations, interfacing with financial systems, research and development (R&D), procurement, supply, and maintenance. Developed final audit reports and informative briefings reporting to Command, Secretary Air Force and Congressional levels.

US Air Force European Command (USAFE) Ramstein, Germany/Saudi, Arabia

Senior Auditor (GS-12) from 07/1996 – 07/2001

Developed, planned, performed and reported program reviews at Air Force installations located in Germany, Italy, France, Turkey, and Saudi. Identified deficiencies in internal controls and operations in the areas of contracting, civil engineering, accounting and finance, IT and communications, medical, and logistics. Performed the annual financial statement reviews at these installations (Sarbanes-Oxley). Gained expert knowledge in FMFIA and audit COTS.

US Air Force, Foreign Military Sales, Dayton, OH

Budget Analyst (GS-11) from 07/1989 - 07/1996

Budget analyst, Air Force Foreign Military Sales program, responsible for processing inter-departmental requests for country/case funding reimbursements to O&M funding. Developed reimbursable support agreements, Status of Forces Agreements, and interdepartmental fund transfers (MIPR’s). Interacted daily with other DoD components (Army and Navy) over the combined management of the billion-dollar foreign military sales US trust account.

US Air Force, 18th Base Supply Squadron, Okinawa, JA

Stock Fund Manager (GS-9) from 07/1986 - 07/1989

Supervised civilian and military personnel, responsible for entire Kadena AB installation AF Working Capital to O&M funding. Completed in-depth analysis of daily inventory stratification reports by investigating variances and correlating stock funds to customer Operation and Maintenance (O&M) funds.

Education:

Doctorate, Business Administration, California Coast University - 03/2002

Masters, Public Administration, Central Michigan University - 01/1999

Bachelors, Business Management, University of Maryland- 01/1989

Other:

Member of Board of Directors for the Inter-government Audit Forum New York/New Jersey

Member of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)

Specialized Training: Integrated Business Systems Audits, System Integrity and Security, Sustainable Audit Analytics, Communicating Technical Info to Mgmt, Combating Computer Fraud, Auditing User Access Rights, Web Application Security, Auditing IT Governance, Auditing Firewalls and Routers, Auditing Financial Systems, Financial Systems Analysis, Anti-Deficiency Act Violations, Foreign Military Sales, Financial Mgmt, Audit Risk Assessments; COBIT & Maturity IT Models, Mobile Data Encryption, Cloud Computing, Performing Application Controls, Outsourced IT and App Support, IT Security, Data Loss Prevention, Securing & Audit Oracle Database, Building a Top-Down IT Risk Program,

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