Senior Executive Secretary and Program Analyst (DoD/IC)

Maria Angelic Taylor

***************@*****.*** • 915-***-****

Qualifications Profile

Master of Business Administration, WEBSTER UNIVERSITY – St. Louis, MO

Bachelor of Science, Social Psychology, PARK UNIVERSITY – Parkville, MO

Analytical and skilled Executive Secretary, Resource Manager, and Program/Contracts Analyst with extensive experience in DoD and IC programs and budgets. Holds a Top-Secret SCI clearance with CI Polygraph (Last Active 9/30/2025).

Knowledge and experience in program management, financial management, budget execution, performance management, and evaluation techniques.

Experienced in government contract management and administration, executing all related activities in full compliance with FAR and DFARS.

Reliable, adaptable, and exceptionally resourceful; skilled in Microsoft Suite, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, AGILE, Adobe, and financial databases and spreadsheets, with experience in DoD, DIA, and ODNI financial and contract management systems.

Professional Experience

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE (ODNI)

Executive Secretary, 11/06/2022 – 09/30/2025

Supports task management, information management, and executive assistance. The central coordination point guarantees effective contact, coordination, and oversight of relevant correspondence and communication for mission and support activities.

●Provided high-level administrative support to senior executives, coordinating calendars, meetings, briefings, and daily workflow.

●Maintained detailed records of task assignments, progress updates, communications, and documentation in weekly reports for transparency on open and completed tasks.

●Served as the primary point of contact for leaders, staff, and external stakeholders, and managed sensitive information with discretion.

●Ensured consistent production of task correspondence by officers through a structured clearance system that facilitated participation in policymaking activities.

Resource Manager/COTR, 11/07/2021 – 11/06/2022

Served as the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR), responsible for daily operations and the entire contracting lifecycle, from planning and execution to contract management. In addition to COTR duties, I oversaw the implementation of the component’s Spend Plan and resources.

●Monitored contractor performance, ensuring timely delivery of final products under contract terms while reviewing pre-award activities for compliance and efficiency.

●Assisted in crafting program strategies, balancing rigor, and flexibility for success.

●Established agreements with DOE labs to enhance collaboration and resource sharing.

LEIDOS INC. (Contractor–Supported ODNI Staff)

Senior Level Resources Expert, 3/16/2020 – 11/07/2021

Supported government personnel in producing various written materials to improve resource management related to financial transactions, budget execution, formulation, and analysis. Identified anomalies, resolved issues, and documented reports. Provided leadership with biweekly updates on component obligations, expense rates, and risks linked to budget shortfalls, taxes, or fund reallocations.

Processed large volumes of complex data efficiently and accurately. Translated highly technical and programmatic information into actionable reports for senior and non-technical audiences.

Collaborated effectively with contracts and finance to secure substantial initial funding for critical support contracts; Met all deadlines to ensure operational readiness.

Developed a spending plan that allocated resources and ensured process continuity.

PERSPECTA INC. (Contractor – Supported ODNI Staff)

Senior Performance Management / Cross Program Analyst, 8/19/2019 - 3/16/2020

Prepared essential CFO products that guided partners and addressed customer needs, including mid-year and annual performance reports, data calls, and oversight from OMB, congressional committees, and inquiries.

●Supported the development and production of CBJB National Intelligence Program missions, enhancing oversight and facilitating effective budget planning via a robust framework.

●Identified program issues in IC to boost collaboration and reporting accuracy.

DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA), CONTRACTING FALLS CHURCH

Contract Specialist, 1/08/2018 - 8/19/2019

Reviewed and monitored contract performance to identify the need for modifications, extensions, or ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Conducted Purchase Request reviews and helped clients by evaluating all necessary documents, including statements of work, performance work statements, market research, and Independent Government Cost Estimates.

●Saved $65,000 and grew opportunities for the National Institute for the Blind staff by negotiating pragmatic workspace arrangements with meticulous precision, enhancing overall efficiency.

●Contributed to a $130M acquisition strategy for services and the judicious transfer of Medical Treatment Facilities, thereby streamlining operations effectively across departments.

●Secured a $600,000 contract to close 2,000 actions, reducing backlog and compliance issues.

DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (DIA)

Contract Specialist, 12/22/2014 - 1/08/2018

Drafted and submitted solicitations containing clauses and statements of work for Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAPs) and the General Services Administration (GSA), aligning with the Agency’s goals and requirements for small businesses. Managed all pre-solicitation documentation, including Acquisition Plans, Determinations and Findings (D&F), Justifications and Approvals (J&A), and Contract Announcements.

●Oversaw a $30M+ BPA, achieving a 75% success rate while upgrading critical infrastructure.

●Awarded over $18M in contracts supporting IT security and hardware modernization efforts alongside the Contracting Officer, ensuring robust system upgrades.

●Finalized $8M contracts via collaboration with CORs & customers to meet goals.

Program Analyst, 6/03/2011 - 12/22/2014

Managed a multi-million-dollar program spend plan by prioritizing and justifying resources for customer needs. Analyzed components to ensure alignment with goals. Allocated and executed budgets efficiently. Reviewed procurement packages for accuracy and completeness.

●Achieved 90% on-time milestone completion by developing and meticulously implementing flexible schedules and innovative procurement timelines during extensive project planning.

●Identified early risks and reallocated funds to prevent financial bottlenecks.

●Developed resource plans that optimized allocation via program analysis

Administrative Support Assistant, 9/28/2009 - 6/03/2011

Assisted two senior executive officers and over one hundred employees; managed the Electronic Tasking System (eTask); assigned action items to relevant teams; logged and tracked task statuses, awards, and personnel actions; and used the Defense Travel System (DTS) for scheduling travel.

●Elevated executive readiness and communication by preparing for meetings, briefings, special events, and scheduled gatherings with read-ahead materials and briefing books.

●Cultivated strategic expert collaborations to produce detailed weekly reports.

●Prioritized tasks by managing the executive calendar and reviewing emails for deadlines.

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