Senior Project Leader - DoD/DHS Portfolio Expertise

Terry Walker, PMP

Gaithersburg, MD 240-***-**** ********@**********.***

Active Secret Clearance DHS Suitability (Public Trust)

Professional Summary

Results-driven and cleared Senior Project Manager with 10+ years of experience managing complex defense and homeland security programs. Proven success directing multimillion-dollar portfolios, optimizing PMO governance, and driving digital transformation across DoD and DHS. Expert in portfolio management, cybersecurity modernization, risk reduction, and performance optimization. Skilled at translating strategy into measurable outcomes, achieving cost savings, on-time delivery, and mission readiness. Strong communicator with a record of building collaborative, high-performing teams.

Core Competencies

Program & Portfolio Management • PMO Governance • IT Modernization • Cloud Migration • Cybersecurity Initiatives • Risk & Compliance • Strategic Planning • Process Optimization • Data Analytics (Tableau, ServiceNow) • Stakeholder Engagement • Change Management

Key Achievements

Developed and maintained a hybrid master schedule integrating development, deployment, and documentation for a cybersecurity platform—accelerating readiness for acquisition approval.

Monitored performance and compliance across 4 portfolios and 13 programs via ServiceNow—improving on-time delivery rates by 30%.

Directed $8.8M modernization portfolio, aligning investments with strategic goals and increasing cost efficiency by 25%.

Reduced approval time for weapons and infrastructure proposals by 75% through workflow automation and process redesign.

Designed an AI-enabled portfolio review system—cutting decision-making cycle time by 40% while increasing reporting accuracy.

Led cloud migration of 12 legacy systems, achieving full accreditation and 100% data integrity on transition.

Trained and mentored 5 geographically dispersed project managers, enhancing PMO capability and consistency across 6,000+ customers.

Professional Experience

Culmen International – Alexandria, VA Nov 2020 – May 2025 Senior Project Manager, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Served as PMO and scheduling SME supporting DHS cybersecurity modernization and infrastructure initiatives.

Developed project charters, communications strategies, and integrated master schedules to track interdependent programs.

Directed migration of 12 legacy systems into a secure, accredited cloud platform, ensuring 99.9% uptime post-migration.

Implemented portfolio health dashboards in ServiceNow, enhancing transparency and executive visibility across 5 branches.

Trained project managers in PMI-aligned practices, increasing certification preparedness by 50%.

Oversaw expansion of services to 6,000+ users across 5 concurrent projects, improving customer reach and satisfaction.

Washington Technology Group – Silver Spring, MD Jan 2020 – Jul 2020 Project Manager, Fleet Modernization Program (NAVSEA)

Provided end-to-end project management support for Navy modernization efforts, coordinating across 3 system commands.

Created integrated project and communication plans improving operational alignment by 25%.

Delivered data visualizations and workforce analytics for NSWCCAM, enhancing manpower planning accuracy.

R&K Solutions – Alexandria, VA Sep 2018 – Jan 2020 Deputy Program Manager / Integration Lead, U.S. Army ISR Program

Led program planning and reporting for Army readiness systems across Active, Guard, and Reserve components.

Facilitated training sessions for 15+ commands, raising compliance and user adoption by 20%.

Delivered executive-level readiness briefings and data analytics for General Officers and senior leadership.

Independent Consultant – Gaithersburg, MD Jun 2017 – Sep 2018 Project Management & Training Consultant

Provided project management and strategic planning expertise for Navy and municipal initiatives.

Developed project frameworks and training programs for youth sports organizations, improving efficiency by 30%.

Washington Technology Group – Silver Spring, MD Feb 2011 – Jun 2017 Project Manager, Ordnance Plant Program (NAVSEA)

Directed infrastructure modernization for Allegany Ballistics Laboratory supporting $1B in Navy investments.

Created visual analytics, risk analyses, and executive reports enhancing decision-making efficiency.

Implemented process automation and SharePoint document control systems improving data traceability by 60%.

Business Case Analyst, NAVSEA PMO-IT

Produced business case analyses for 80+ IT programs guiding enterprise investment and sustainment strategy.

Established NAVSEA 04’s first annual IT investment review process, formalizing funding oversight.

Standardized Visio workflows improving project review and funding processes across divisions.

Education & Certifications

University of Notre Dame – Bachelor of Arts

Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute #2115130

Technical Tools: MS Project • Visio • Tableau • ServiceNow • Maestro

Languages: Spanish (Fluent) Portuguese (Conversational)

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