Senior Financial Environmental Management

Robyn Casey

Gainesville, Virginia

Mobile: 703-***-****

Work Experience:

Senior IT Portfilo and Enterprise Architecture Analyst

Edgewater Federal Solutions Inc

*/**** – Present

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

As a Senior EM IT Portfolio Enterprise Architecture lead, I am supporting the Department of Energy in the Environmental Management Division. I provide analysis of IT investments utilizing various systems; Folio, Service Now, DCA, Technology Business Management (TBM) analysis and participation in the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) approval and training process. FITARA supports OMB’s goal to eliminate duplication and waste in IT acquisition for the federal government. I provide cybersecurity guidance in three primary areas; Implementation of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Support of the cybersecurity Budget Data Request (BDR) process including producing analytical reports based on NIST Cybersecurity Framework functions and subfunctions, support initiatives related to IT risk management process.

I collaborate with the Environmental Management field sites and the Office of Chief Information Officer to effectively manage the EM IT Portfolio of over $400M and over 100 investments. These investments include high visibility to major investments and all Environmental Management IT infrastructure and mission support applications. These investments are monitored throughout their lifecycle to manage their risks, projects, performance metrics and costs.

I review/coordinate/respond and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for all Data Calls related to the Department of Energy Environmental Management Division.

I have demonstrated strong team working skills by actively seeking out opportunities to collaborate with others and build positive relationships with my colleagues. I have been heavily involved in coordinating responses for numerous data calls with both internal and external client stakeholders, working closely with them to answer questions and ensure responses are accurate and timely. I have quickly taken the lead on the FITARA request workflow process for the client, providing daily updates on progress and any hurdles to overcome. Additionally, I actively manage the team's shared mailbox to ensure timely responses and communications. I have routinely trained team members and other stakeholders on the process of DCA, FITARA and Folio to ensure they have the full understanding of each system.

A respected team leader, consistently proven to excel in multifaceted environments, sought by peers and superiors alike to provide unique and innovative solutions to complex problems and improve overall organizational efficiency and integrity.

Skilled and meticulous analyst with a broad range of experience, including budget management, financial analysis, near-term and long-range strategic decision making, data collection, workflow analysis, and project management all supporting national defense programs.

Financial Analyst

OASN (FM&C) FMB

Pentagon

2/2022 – 05/2024

Series: 0501 Financial Administration

Pay Plan: GS14

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Currently serves as the Lead Analyst for Procurement of Ammunition Navy/Marine Corps (PANMC) responsible for the daily management of the Navy and Marine Corps' portfolio of investments accounts. Budget review: analyzing, coordinating and evaluating estimates, prepare and adjudicate issue papers. Budget formulation: prescribe procedures governing preparation and administration of budgets, develop budget plans. Budget justification: provide justification to higher level of authority (OSD/OMB and Congress, develop appropriation language, prepare appeals to USDC/CAPE adjustments and Congressional markups. Budget execution: a continual review of each program execution and realigning funds as necessary.

Responsible for all Navy and Marine Corps investment budget and execution efforts with a focus on the identification of variance, impacts to the programs, and opportunities for realigning resources.

I am the Primary analyst on Cost of War reporting of Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO), and the Joint Urgent/Emergent Operational Needs (JU/EON) efforts for the division.

Senior Financial Analyst

USMC MCICOM

Pentagon

4/2020 - 2/2022

Series: 0505 Financial Management

Pay Plan: GS13

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

As a Senior Financial Analyst supporting Budget Execution Operations for Marine Corps Installations and Logistic Command (MCICOM and I&L) in the Budget Execution Division, I was responsible for planning, organizing and carrying out all aspects of budgetary execution matters for my assigned programs.

I served as an expert source for budgetary information for internal and external customers and provided budgetary guidance and write Standard Operating Procedures to allow for a more effective and efficient use of funds throughout the execution process. Some of my routine daily functions are; monitoring and reporting on the rate of expenditures of funds, performing budget execution work involving a variety of fund control activities and analyzing and evaluating the efficiency of program plans and available use of funds; review, analyze and recommend approval or modifications of budget requests; monitor and reconcile budget authority and program execution; prepare financial status reports and execution briefs to senior leadership; analyze budget and program data to ensure ;appropriate resources are being allocated and are compatible within the scope of the work requested;

Researched documents identified in the Quarterly Dormant Account Review (DAR-Q) email notification utilizing the following applications to include, but not limited to: WAWF, SABRS, EDA, CEDMS, FMT, PR Builder, etc. Retrieve and upload, in FMT, all Key Supporting Documentation (KSD) for missing commitment, expense, and obligation documentation. Validated the document status utilizing the DARQ Website. For KSD’s, ensure the documentation is uploaded in the DARQ website and comments are entered for actions taken if the documentation is unavailable (i.e. dates and names of emails sent phone calls, POC’s that you did make contact). Utilize the DD d Form 250, only when all efforts to obtain the required KSD have been exhausted as determined and at the discretion of leadership. Submitted DAR-Q validations and comments via the DARQ website by the prescribed due date. Research documents and/or contracts identified in the Audit Sample population email notification utilizing the following applications to include, but not limited to WAWF, SABRS, EDA, CEDMS, FMT PR Builder, etc. Retrieve and upload, in FMT, all Key Supporting Documentation (KSD) for missing commitment expense and obligation documentation.

Processed revenue generating account RONS and ensure transaction is recorded accurately on tracking tool (i.e. SIK, chow hall) and perform monthly reconciliations. Develop desktop SOP by the end of the reporting cycle. All FY20 and FY21 records financial transactions throughout the Commit, Obligate, and Expense phases of the financial transaction cycle will be uploaded and stored within FMT, in compliance with the MCICOM and I&L Financial Records Management Policy and Guidance. Identified, initiated, and followed up weekly on the corrective actions to complete the FY16-FY19 documents transaction lifecycle and upload documentation in FMT. Documented the shared abnormal condition workbook with the date, POC, and action taken and upload email correspondence in FMT within the respective SDN file. Ensured the SABRS memo for manual entries contains detailed information relative to the entry, to include the FMT ID, when applicable. Ensure compliance with existing MCICOM financial policies and procedures, identifying and proposing modifications as needed.

On a daily basis I identified and took appropriate action to correct assigned BEA/BESA transactions in abnormal conditions (ULO, NILO, LGTE, and Aged Commitments) and ensure that all documentation is accurately uploaded in FMT and PR Builder. Ensured that all sporting documentation for obligation and expense manual entries are posted correctly into SABRS and uploaded in FMT in a timely manner. Monitored daily execution, ensuring requirements are fulfilled and command stays within allotted authorizations; research and recommend adjustments to time-phased resources within approved budget plan; directly assist command in meeting Office of Management & Budget (OMB) monthly obligation goals.

I processed and uploaded daily reports: Status of Funds, COVID, Hurricane, and other reports as mission requirements develop. I review and identify actions required for the budget execution branch to ensure we are in compliance with the Financial Management Evaluation Assessment (FEMA) Checklist. I work on a variety of exception reports, to include abnormal accounts payable, unmatched disbursements, negative unliquidated orders, spending errors, and outstanding expenditures and report to the Execution Branch Head and Deputy Comptroller on daily Status of Funds for the Command on current and prior year funds.

Senior Budget Analyst

Department of Justice

Alexandria

11/2019 - 4/2020

Series: 0560 Budget Analysis

Pay Plan: GS13

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Prepared and reviewed verified commitments, obligations and expenditures, ensured applicable funds were being expended in accordance with Federal and Departmental guidelines and regulations. Proposed funding reprogramming and recommendations as needed.

Prepared all required forms, schedules, and reports in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines adhering to established submission dates. Regularly monitored obligations, commitments and expenditures, ensured all proper supporting documentation was available for audit and that no Anti-Deficiency Act violations occur. Ensured that any discrepancies were reconciled expeditiously and provided supervision and guidance to staff members.

Reviewed, processed, audited for compliance litigation requests, vendor invoices and travel vouchers. Served as backup travel voucher approver for E2 travel vouchers, verified completeness and compliance with audit requirements. Daily processed all litigation requests that I reviewed, and fund certified for the USVAE team.

Consolidated, interpreted budgetary data for preparation of budget estimates and monthly status of funds briefs. Reviewed historical data to determine expenditure trends and forecast annual funding requirements. Prepared payroll projection and analyses of hiring plans.

Managed internal tracking system and compiled and aggregated data to measure use and track the success of the Balanced Workforce Program. Prepared briefings, presentations to executive management and policy officials. Provided support in the planning and submission of data, including forming the basis for cost analyses and developing program resource requests and decisions. Provided project management and analytical support for various projects detailing workforce management initiatives.

Senior Budget Analyst

Advanced Concepts and Technologies International

Arlington, VA

5/2018 - 11/2019

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

FEDERAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the federal budgeting and financial management arena performing the full range of activities to support federal staff with federal financial management operations consistent with US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Planning Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) cycle. Supporting Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in BFA division in implementing and coordinating a variety of fiscal policies and developing internal financial budget formulation policies and processes.

BUDGET EXPERTISE: Perform budget formulation, financial analyses and integration with business process support services. Serve as SME liaison to senior government staff, junior budgeting staff, other SMEs and contractors involved in the process. Provide expert advice and support in the areas of budget research, development, and analysis; financial analyses; briefing and summary preparation; and coordination of associated activities. Proficient in budgeting, developing budget reports and summaries for executive level leadership. Provide leadership and staff review and analysis of financial data. Develop internal financial policies and updating policies in accordance with new legislation and regulations. Provides direction in the design, development and implementation of financial management system to track data throughout CISA. Identified CISA's financial goals and ensured they link to strategic planning goals with the agency and divisions.

BUDGET PLANNING AND SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (SME) SUPPORT: Provide support in compiling/managing budget plans and estimates and reviewing all inputs from components, including, but not limited to Resource Allocation Plans (RAP)/Resource Allocation Decision Process, division/program Office of Management and Budget (OMB) justifications, Congressional justification and passback, program Life Cycle Cost Estimates, and preparing associated program briefs for executive leadership.

•Developed the Resource Allocation Decision (RAD) to set resource allocation targets for DHS components for the FYHSP which becomes the basis for the Secretary's budget submission to OMB.

•Analyzed, reviewed and edited the Resource Allocation Plan (RAP) and consolidated all RAP submissions to align with DHS current Mission Goals, Strategic Plan, and Integrated Planning Guidance.

•Provide Program Budget Review (PBR) to justify the budget to OMB and Congress.

BUDGET RESEARCH: Conduct budget research and analyses of past, present and future budgets for development and formulation of future year budget requests and submissions. Consolidate and integrate inputs from various components and develop extensive budget documentation that includes, but is not limited to, briefings, spread sheets, reports, analyses, summaries and expert recommendations.

•Prepare HAC and SAC hearing briefing binders and associated materials and develop responses to budgetary questions posed by Congress and other regulatory entities.

•Ensure the implementation of, and provide guidance for, Planning Program Budget Execution (PPBE) for all the divisions within CISA.

DATA-DRIVEN ANALYTICS: Use computer applications to analyze data for decision-making purposes. Produce a wide variety of materials to include, but not limited to, reports, briefings, strategic plans, and presentations. Created flow charts and graphics to convey complex data-driven information in easily understood formats to audiences with varying levels of understanding of the topic.

•Develop cost estimates and models, conduct studies and analyses, trend analyses, support performance-based metrics reporting and respond to planned and time sensitive taskers from senior government staff. • Proficiency with the DHS Federal Financial Management System, Exec Sec tasking system, and DHS

Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) development and invoice processing within the Office of Selective Acquisition Management. Also possess background in DHS INVEST and Future Years Homeland Security Program (FYHSP).

Budget Analyst

Securities Exchange Commission

Washington DC, DC

8/2016 - 6/2018

Series: 0560 Budget Analysis

Pay Plan: SK14

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

EXPERT PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Oversaw full range of activities for strategic,

financial, organizational and program objectives of governance projects and activities utilizing the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process as part of the Office of Financial Management. Planned, organized and implemented financial management programs, plans, and proposals involving substantial resources facilitating the effective, efficient and timely application of financial resources. Key team player in making operational planning and resource allocation decisions. Worked well as overseer to staff in planning projects and assignments, detailing work tasks, and ensuring completion within allotted timeframes, often times managing multiple deadlines. Directed the development and review of fiscal operating policy.

•Effectively managed the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development process, ensuring it was integrated, aligned, and executed seamlessly.

BUDGET MANAGER AND ANALYST: Oversaw and maintained Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) financial systems. Provided management, oversight and monitoring of budget planning, formulation and execution activities of annual budget functions of the SEC. Served as the financial lead responsible for supporting the formulation, justification, evaluation, presentation, execution, and reporting of the annual resource budget. Designed, developed and deployed metrics, reporting solutions and dashboards to effectively manage program control initiatives. Expert knowledge of commonly used budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies and processes to formulate, justify and execute assigned budget. Experienced in fast-paced financial environments, making logical judgments and using expert decision-making. Conducted studies, gathering and analyzing financial data, to improve the processing and reporting of budgetary information.

•Routinely assisted the Office of the Chief Financial Officer in formulating budget and authorization requests. ADVISED MANAGEMENT on current trends, technologies and best management practices related to federal financial management. Briefed executive leadership on critical program issues and conducted analytical research on fiscal issues and programmatic decisions to provide recommended solutions to senior leadership. Developed recommendations on resource adequacy. Researched, studied, and analyzed policies, laws, and regulations of various federal and international programs and made recommendations to senior management on adjusting policies and guidance. and provided options for solutions to problems.

OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS AND IMPROVEMENT: Researched and analyzed operational program requirements and performance, policies, and issues in support of POM formulation and management, ensuring programs were consistent with long-range planning objectives. Identified and resolved issues that impeded smooth functioning of programs. Identified projected requirements for major programs, ensuring integration across funding and operational lines for optimal utilization.

•Established fiscal and programmatic guidance regarding the POM process, conducting qualitative analyses to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of projects/programs.

HUMAN RESOURCE SUPERVISION AND DEVELOPMENT: Supervised and acted as liaison to a multifaceted team of technical, analytical and administrative support personnel. Provided leadership and human capital management such as planning work, setting short-term and long-term priorities, and developing performance standards for entrusted staff. Offered guidance and plan of action when project execution needed adjustment. Mentored the work of other business and budget analysts, providing junior project team members with support and guidance. Scheduled time estimates for project related tasks.

POLICY AND PROCEDURE DEVELOPMENT: Considered, reviewed, analyzed, evaluated, and reported proposed changes in operating policies and procedures, for more effective implementation and management. Recommended new policies, or revisions to existing policies, to improve management and control of program resources. Developed internal and external budgetary policies and procedures affecting financial and performance management for the SEC.

PROBLEM RESOLUTION SKILLS: Expert skill in resolving problems. Quickly assimilate disparate data, rendered knowledgeable and accurate assessments of the implication of such data, and made decisions, estimates, and recommendations, often under conditions of urgency and pressure. Communicated effectively with others, both orally and in writing, to solve financial challenges.

WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATION: Gave oral presentations and drafted and finalized written reports in concert with superiors for daily briefings to executive leadership. Systematically created, wrote, edited, and presented status reports, working papers, and strategic plans.

Financial Management Analyst

Military Sealift Command

Washington Navy yard, DC

9/2010 - 8/2016

Series: 0501 Financial Administration Pay Plan: GS14

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

FINANCIAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Planned, implemented and monitored multifaceted, complex financial budget functions for Military Sealift Command (MSC) Ashore and MSC Afloat. Worked within established project timeframes to complete assigned tasks and provided expected deliverables in a timely manner. Prioritized and managed large cross-divisional projects in a matrixed environment with a focus on driving results in accordance with regulations. Tracked and published monthly financial results, forecasts and project level variances ensuring continuous financial visibility and promoting adherence and accountability.

Created executive level reports containing overall project financials, forecasts and planned vs. actuals. Manipulated raw data into usable formats for monthly reporting. Performed monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations and variance analysis of financial data.

•Conducted a comprehensive study and analysis on the current Job Order Numbers (JONs) that MSC uses. Provided recommendations from independent objective analysis as to how to restructure JONs. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Team leader and supervisor of ## administrative and technical staff, communicating assignments and projects to various internal/external team members. Independently planned and led programs of a highly confidential and complex nature. Established program vision and implemented vision in a continuously changing environment using creativity and innovation, external awareness, and flexibility. Monitored expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs. Integrated new technology to improve program effectiveness. Ensured all deadlines and projected milestones were met.

•Worked directly for the Deputy Comptroller of MSC for 18 months in support of special projects. Developed and approved plans of actions to address assigned special projects with personnel. Prepared, reviewed and approved the desired outcomes of the special projects and ensured that the end results were technically sound in improving the overall business process.

•Implemented Department of Defense Financial Management Certification program within the organization. Reviewed and analyzed proposed policy changes.

BUDGET FORMULATION, EXECUTION AND MONITORING: Planned, analyzed and coordinated.

development of budget requirements and allocations to support program objectives. Incorporated detailed analysis of organizational budget to ensure allocations were consistent with the operational realities of project demands and worked to eradicate budget deficiencies. Provided expert, valuable insight and advice on all operational matters while supervising senior and junior staff members. Provided high level of technical, functional, and operational expertise while directing multiple programs for numerous operations.

•Assisted the Comptroller in formulating budget and authorization requests, monitoring the utilization of agency resources and overseeing the maintenance of MSC Financial Management System.

•Successfully managed the complicated accounting budgetary requirements of the Working Capital Fund.

FINANCIAL SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT TO MANAGEMENT: Provided counsel, analysis and management review on projects involving management program area issues. Regularly developed detailed documents used in assessing, inspecting, and evaluating data for compliance with established laws, and regulations. Analyzed statistical reports for trends and changes and communicated synthesized evaluations to senior level management. Performed reconciliation of budgetary accounts. Estimated budgets for contracts and yearly spending plans at request of management. Prepared, justified, and administered budgets for program areas, while monitoring expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies.

•Contracted for 3 months by Secretary of Navy Management for a detailed assignment and provided direct planning, execution and management assistance to leadership in time-sensitive actions.

•Provided expert program analyst support in the Director for Business Operations branch by serving as a Senior Analyst and Action Officer. Monitored Department of the Navy (DON) financial management policy and plans and made valued independent recommendations.

QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE LEADING OPERATIONS ANALYST: Gathered, organized, analyzed and interpreted data making logical decisions, and recommending solutions for programmatic and operational issues. Provided process improvements consistently improving quality, reducing costs and establishing appropriate process metrics and process controls. Provided complex quantitative and qualitative analyses to measure project effectiveness and efficiency. Sought root causes of problems with organizational policies and processes and worked to resolve them. Analyzed data to determine compliance with established regulations and organizational policies, management principles, and guidelines.

Senior Financial Analyst

OPNAV N42

Pentagon

9/2010 - 12/2013

Series: 0505 Financial Management

Pay Plan: GS14

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

SUPERVISORY FINANCIAL MANAGER AND ANALYST coordinating fiscal management within Military Sealift Command (MSC) and OPNAV. Supervisory lead, providing leadership for strategic planning and funding recommendations. Chief analyst marking changes in program funding and final determination of impact on financial and program budgeted milestones.

EXPERT OPERATIONS / FINANCIAL MANAGER: Consistently evaluated program performance, gathering and analyzing data, and making strategic decisions to maintain budget alignment. Created and implemented innovative financial management concepts, policies and strategies, generated supporting documentation, reports and briefing materials. Subject Matter Expert providing management oversight, policy guidance and decision memoranda, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements. Fostered and developed effective financial processes. Exercised superior problem-solving tactics as overseer of all budget and execution issues.

WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATION: Gave oral presentations and drafted and finalized written reports in concert with superiors for daily briefings to executive leadership. Systematically created, wrote, edited, and presented status reports, working papers, strategic plans, and proposals. Generated clear and succinct daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly forecasting reports, including training management and employees on operational procedures and best practices. Prepared written technical and budget reports, communicating findings and recommendations to superiors. Facilitated external messaging and tasking regarding fiscal matters, including directing tasking to the appropriate teams. Prepared issue papers, special analyses, reports and correspondence. Evaluated and summarized incoming correspondence and prioritized responses to key issues.

DATA-DRIVEN ANALYTICS: Used computer applications to analyze data for decision-making purposes. Reviewed execution documents/reports using available financial management systems. Produced a wide variety of materials to include, but not limited to, reports, briefings, strategic plans, and presentations to convey complex data-driven information in easily understood formats to audiences with varying levels of understanding of the topic. Conducted budget evaluations, prepared and issued time-phased schedules, prepared coordinating papers/procurement plans/procedures for management.

Financial Management Analyst

Washington Headquarters Services

Arlington

9/2009 - 9/2010

Series: 0501 Financial Administration And Program

Pay Plan: GS14

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

SENIOR LEVEL FINANCIAL AND BUDGET ANALYST: Performed the full range of analytical duties related to budget formulation, justification, reporting, presentation, execution, and review of financial programs supporting 20 government components under the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Conducted cost-benefit analysis of deliverables under established budgets and alternative budgets to provide recommendations to authorized and interested sources based upon results. Provided advice and assistance to managers in the development and presentation of budget requests. Prepared monthly and bi-weekly project reporting. Monitored obligations and expenditures incurred for variance analysis.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT AND PROJECT MANAGER: Trusted advisor for the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System. Advanced management and organizational initiatives, processes, principles, and procedures used to gather, analyze and evaluate information concerning management and programs.

Identified fiscal budgetary and accounting vulnerabilities and challenges and recommended resolutions.

Assigned work to employees based on priorities, difficulty of assignment and capabilities of the employee. Planned and supervised work to be accomplished by staff team members, set priorities and established work goals

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