Project Management Financial Analyst

Terrance Wakefield, PMP

Phone: 301-***-**** Email: *******@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A seasoned Project Controls Manager and Financial Analyst with 25+ years of expertise in project management across IT, construction, defense, and consulting industries. Proven track record in project cost controls, earned value management (EVM), scheduling, and risk analysis. Adept at leading teams, enhancing business development, and supporting strategic growth. Skilled in Primavera, Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, and Project.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Project Cost Control & Financial Analysis

Scheduling & Risk Management

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Project Lifecycle & Budgeting

Change Management & Process Optimization

Program Integration & Strategic Planning

Staff Leadership & Talent Management

Data Visualization & Reporting

Business Development & Stakeholder Engagement

CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (PMI), 2013

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting)

Lincoln University, Lincoln, PA, May 1996

SECURITY CLEARANCE

SECRET (INACTIVE), Department of Defense, June 2012

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Booz Allen Hamilton — McLean, VA

Associate, February 2023 – April 2025

Led schedule and risk analysis for Navy Marine Corps clients, ensuring alignment of vendor schedules with project risks and creating "what-if" analysis for schedule viability.

Delivered bi-weekly reports to government personnel, providing critical updates on schedule and risk assessments.

Created data visualizations to assist program management in decision-making, enabling proactive vendor extension management.

Key Achievements:

Developed risk mitigation strategies that improved project forecast accuracy and decision-making for the client.

ASRC — Beltsville, MD

Scheduler, February 2020 - December 2022

Developed project plans and schedules for the US Census Bureau, contributing to timely and accurate performance tracking.

Coordinated with government teams to ensure that schedule delays, particularly those caused by COVID-19, were addressed, supporting the successful execution of the 2020 Census.

Key Achievements:

Provided actionable insights for managing delays, ensuring adherence to federally mandated project timelines.

Management Solutions, LLC — Knoxville, TN / Washington, DC

Manager, January 2019 - February 2020

Managed a dispersed team of earned value and scheduling specialists for the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Spearheaded reporting formats and EV methodologies, addressing discrepancies and recommending improvements for organizational change.

Key Achievements:

Implemented earned value management practices that improved project reporting and governance, resulting in more accurate project performance evaluations.

Booz Allen Hamilton — McLean, VA

Associate, June 2014 - January 2019

Provided program management and strategic support to government clients, including FEMA and the Navy Histories and Archives Division.

Led the development of integrated master schedules and supported multi-year program planning and budget execution.

Key Achievements:

Enhanced program planning processes, leading to more efficient resource management and streamlined execution of government projects.

VSE Corporation — Alexandria, VA

Project Controls/Senior Financial Analyst, April 2011 - March 2014

Led the implementation of Primavera 6 for project management across multiple countries.

Provided scheduling, financial analysis, and reporting for global projects.

Key Achievements:

Successfully deployed Primavera 6, improving project tracking and reporting standards, supporting ISO certification maintenance.

McDonough Bolyard Peck (MBP) — Columbia, MD

Lead Consultant, January 2008 - March 2011

Managed cost control and earned value analysis for a $1.4B federal construction project.

Processed significant payments and change orders, providing financial oversight and risk analysis.

Key Achievements:

Managed over $1.2B in payments and helped streamline change order management, improving cost control and project execution.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Exponent — Costs and Damages Claims Consultant

MC Dean — Project Accountant

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory — Financial Administrator

IBM — Financial Analyst / Small Contracts Analyst

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Project Management Tools: Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Visio

Financial Management: Excel, QuickBooks, ERP systems

Data Visualization & Reporting: Microsoft Power BI, Tableau

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