Project Management Program Manager

DONNA BELL WALKER

* ******* ***** *****, ***********, MD 21228

*****.****.******@*****.***

410-***-****-cell

OBJECTIVE:

Dedicated and experienced professional with 38 years of proven success seeking a position to contribute to the growth of your company. I bring a strong background in organizational skills, communication, and project management. I am skilled in handling complex administrative duties, coordinating executive meetings, and providing support to senior leadership. I am eager to apply my deep knowledge of government operations, policies, and procedures to help enhance an organization’s success and efficiency. I am dedicated to delivering excellent service, ensuring compliance, and promoting operational excellence in a demanding environment. SUMMARY

Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Intelligence (TS/SCI) clearance w/Full Scope. Policies — Recruiting, Promotions and Recognitions, EEO Processes (Laws and Regulations). Actions (personnel, staffing, security, logistics, policy, performance management, awards, promotions, overtime, and resources management-related issues), Micro Purchase Credit Card

(MPCC), Military Interdepartmental Procurement Request (MIPRs), Leased Quarters Allowance. Planned, maintained, and executed all facets of the budget. Collaborated with external prospective employees.

Demonstrated strong oral, written, people skills, patience, and active listening skills. Experienced with PEOPLESOFT, Financial Accounting and Corporate Tracking System (FACTS) and Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) principles, and Financial Management Services (FMS) Help Desk.

Systems Analysis Office (SAO) Requirement's Manager/Financial Manager/Financial, Advisor/Certifying Official, Budget Analyst/Program Analyst/Financial Analyst. EEO Counselor, Internal Management Control POC.

Liaised contributing to the overall effectiveness and productivity of the team by multitasking, paying attention to detail, and managing confidential information. Valued open lines of communication and built relationships with stakeholders. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES

New Counselor Training Certificate, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Mediation in Workplace Disputes Certificate, Justice Center of Atlanta, Inc. Program Management Certified Professional

Certified Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) — Level I Defense Resource Management Course, Certificate

Bachelor of Science, University of Baltimore, Accounting THE HOLSTON GROUP, July 2024 to January 2025: Program Integrator -Full Time

Was responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and managing complex programs or projects, maintaining schedules, and ensuring that milestones were met, and projects remained on track.

Identified and mitigated risks associated with the program by communicating with the Government Program Manager.

Forecasted future financial needs based on historical data and mission requirements.

Tracked spending and compared it with planned budgets to ensure financial efficiency.

Prepared detailed financial reports for the Government Program Manager, provided an overview of budget status, and spending trends.

Presented financial data and analysis to support decision-making processes. THE HOLSTON GROUP, July 2022 to July 2024: Business Financial Professional – Full Time

Created and maintained spend plans in the Agency’s financial management system to document Government-specified requirements.

Entered requisitions in the NSA’s financial management system to include all necessary information and documentation.

Monitored and tracked the unliquidated obligations (ULOs) associated with assigned Vendors.

Assisted in the preparation of reports that outline the status of ULOs.

Worked closely with NSA’s contracting officers and financial managers to ensure that ULOs were appropriately tracked and that all necessary actions (such as de-obligating funds or adjusting records) were made in a timely manner. Accomplished by ensuring the ULOs were tracked, monitored, adjusted and de-obligated as needed in the financial management systems.

Interfaced with Vendors to determine when their invoices would be received for the ULOs of the contracted services/goods.

Assisted the Government Business Contract Management Offices quarterly.

Reviewed Vendor’s accounts during the Dormant Account Review Quarterly (DARQ) to validate that ULOs were accurate, to get them invoiced and let the government know when they Vendors would be sending their invoices.

Assisted Government Program Managers in tracking requirements through execution by tracking and monitoring requisitions through the approval and certification process.

Pulled financial reports/data from Agency systems.

Utilized established NSA acquisition and financial management policies, procedures, regulations, and tools.

Assisted the Government in responding to internal and external financial data inquiries.

Provided financial status reports to Government Program and Business Management Offices, recommended specific funding sources, identified funding shortfalls, and identified excess obligated funding in comparison to burn rates.

Prepared financial briefing materials for Government financial reviews.

Coordinate financial reviews.

INFINITY TECHNOLOGIES, February 2022 to June 2022 (contract ended) –Senior Program Manager -Full Time

Served as Site lead and Senior Program Manager.

Managed the efforts and accomplishments of a ten-person team that processes financial transactions in accordance with applicable federal regulations and policies.

Provided audit documentation in response to requests and collaborated with members of the Group to perform multiple financial operations in the areas of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Travel. LINGUAL INFORMATION SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY (LG-TEK), July 2021 to January 2022: Program Manager-Full Time

Managed the cost, schedule, and performance of the contract, including cost management/avoidance, schedule estimation and tracking, contract performance management, risk management, requirements analysis, and quality assurance activities.

Managed a team of 90 employees, working at all CONUS sites, with a diverse array of talents and responsibilities.

Met with stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding program issues and decisions.

NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY – December 1986 to March 2021 (GG-14)-Full Time

Was the focal point for personnel management, training, and manpower. This included internal and external hiring, reorganizations, retention incentives, foreign national association notifications, joint duty assignments and leave benefits. Performed a range of administrative and organizational duties to support high-level executives, including department heads, directors, or other senior government officials. This included scheduling and calendar management, communication, travel arrangements, document management, and meeting and event coordination.

Resolved informal discrimination complaints filed by employees, applicants, and former employees to reach a resolution acceptable to all parties involved. Determined the legal claim being raised in the potential complaint and conducted a limited inquiry for settlement and jurisdiction purposes.

Utilized fact finding and dispute resolution skills to address EEO related issues at the informal stage.

While working at an overseas site, set-up and facilitated workshops for employee's benefits and entitlements.

Restructured the travel voucher processing system. Managed, documented, and resolved/mitigated risks and problems/issues in a timely and effective manner.

Prepared spend plans, identified shortfalls, and ensured funding. Attended SAO Requirements' Review Working Group (RRWG) meetings. Trained SAO Program Managers on the Requirements process. Led, developed, and managed the FMS Funds Allocation sub-project. Supported Budget Execution requirements.

Ensured Agency and DOD Obligations and Outlay Standards by tracking execution rates. Presented Financial Summary Reports.

Contributed to financial plans and input to the Consolidated Cryptologic Program (CCP). Ensured Finance and Accounting Office's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Case Number (RES-2019-09419)

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