Engineer Management
Resume:
Gina Huprich
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Skills Summary
Ms. Huprich has is an accomplished professional with over 14 years’ experience in support of the Intelligence Community exhibiting varied capabilities to include the knowledge and expertise to utilize her diverse skills to bridge business and technical requirements with existing baseline processes having a keen understanding of the impact of change across various technical and operational project/program areas and the proficiency to offer process and implementation solutions/suggestions as necessary for success in meeting stakeholder interests and profitability.
In the course of Ms. Huprich’s experience, 10 of those years have been spent providing services with regard to proposal development and support which include but have not been limited to the following:
• Technical and functional requirement matching of bid requirements
• Writing, editing, and maintaining of RFPs
• Candidate screening and skills matching to ensure requirements could and would be met for each proposal
• Part of Red and Gold teams
• Senior member, writer and editor for various proposals assisting in the win of several proposals ranging in 5M – 30M each.
• Gathered capabilities information and developed matrices and plans for inclusion with proposal packages
• Ensured that with each proposal being bid there was an overage of staff fully accessible to fill each billet as necessary
• Ensured there were no gaps of education, experience, or availability with regard to bidding work or in development of proposals
• Directly interfaced with Government procurement officials with regard to requirements and changes to original requirements, ensuring that new changes were appropriately addressed in accordance with newly imposed deadlines.
Ms. Huprich has additionally performed analysis of cryptologic data flows as well as cross-domain security requirements for crypto devices and data transfers. She has utilized ICD 503 standards in an effort to develop and improve functionality as well as ensure security standards were adhered to according to federal standards for crypto devices and various applications and systems. Ms. Huprich has provided quality management for Certification and Accreditation (C&A) compliance to include testing standards definition, functional requirement verification, and assisted in validating the needs of the customer. She also has created and maintained security documentation such as System Security Plans (SSP), Security Implementation Plans (SIP), Technical Security Management Plans (TSMP) and Security Procedures.
Additionally, Ms. Huprich is vastly experienced in the arenas of business analysis and development, process management, project management, IT solutions support, operations support, and problem resolution, as well as technical writing experience in highly diverse assignments providing solutions. Ms. Huprich serves on various Technology Directorate projects providing document production, modification, and maintenance. Additionally, she observes the production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedures and detail with relation to project scope.
Her professional accomplishments include:
• Business process project team lead responsible for the re-engineering of several Government projects, streamlining existing processes for cost effectiveness, performance, ease of transition, and sustainability; ultimately saving the Government 2M total between projects that ranged between 1.5M and 5.8M collectively.
• As a Senior proposal team member, assisted in the win of 3 multi-million dollar Government contracts ranging from 15M – 30M each.
• Served as the direct point of contact to the Government COTR for the Program Management Offices' contracts; working to develop and garner new project tasks, expand scope, and socialize new employees to the contract.
• Served as the Director of Professional Development for the Central Maryland Region; developing training plans and ensuring new and existing employees were appropriated educated and informed with regard to training requirements.
• Developed and managed Certification and Accreditation (C&A) requirements in accordance with best security practices and procedures.
Education
B.A., English Long Beach College, 1992
U.S. Army Intelligence School – Certificate, Intelligence Analysis, Waveform Theory, ELINT/SIGINT Ft. Huachuca, AZ, 1997
National Cryptologic School – Professionalization Fort Meade, MD, 2000
UMUC – Business Management Adelphi, MD 2006
Key Skills & Knowledge
Project Management, Briefing Executive Management, Interfacing with Federal Officials, Data Analysis & Reporting, Evaluating Work Performance, Business Process Management & Reengineering, Business Intelligence & Analysis, Business Development, Risk & Change Management, Professional Development & Training, Certification & Accreditation, knowledge and utilization of DIACAP processes, knowledge and familiarity with DCID 6/3, ICD 503, ISO 9000 processes, Agile Methodologies, ITIL Foundations, NIST 800-37, and NSAWay principles.
Certifications
2010: ITIL – Govt. Trained
2000: ISSO – Govt. Certified
2000, 2009: Compliance & Audit – Govt. Certified
Documentation Types Developed
Contingency Plans, Disaster Recovery Plans, Design Documents, Concept of Operations
Test Plans, Training Plans, Implementation Plans, Project Management, Project Plans, Work Breakdown Structure, Staffing Plans, Risk Management Plans, Quality Assurance Plans, Communications Plans, Requirements and Benefits Analysis, Risk Analysis & Planning, Client Communications, System Security Plans (SSP), Security Implementation Plans (SIP), Security Procedures, Security Requirements Plans, Verification and Validation (V&V) Plans, Technical Security Management Plans (TSMP)
Technologies & Tools
Microsoft Office System (including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Outlook), Microsoft Project, Requirements Management & Development, Oracle BI Foundation Suite, OBIEE, SharePoint, Report Development, Metrics Analysis Reporting, Data Collection, Data Analysis and Evaluation, SNAPA Processing Analysis, BEA Aqualogic, Weblogic, Familiarity with KG-type, KL-type crypto systems
Methodologies
Agile, ITIL, SCRUM, Waterfall, CMMI, ISO Standards (9000 series), HSPD-12, DIACAP, DITSCAP processes
Professional Experience
Private Technical Consultant 9/2010 – 9/2011
Process Engineer/Technical Writer
Privately served as a technical Process Engineer/Technical Writer with the ability to design, plan, and coordinate products for the development of methods and procedures as well as maintain style, integrate and delineate technology, operating procedures, and project production sequences. Managed BI activities with relation to streamlining, cutting costs, strategy development, and maximizing benefits to the client and stakeholders for profitability and long-term sustainability. Provided direct support to various IT development projects that encompassed diverse responsibilities of which included:
• Serving as business process developer and engineer as well as maintaining configuration management responsibilities
• Performed extensive research and operations analysis for assistance with the development of software
• Provided hands-on training of plan development for current projects
• Led team meetings and developed division team metrics outlining goals, needs, and deadlines weekly while reporting metrics to management.
• Held regular meetings to clearly define roles within the team and to assess possible vulnerabilities with the certification and testing processes.
• Worked with the team to determine the appropriate security standards for specific types of equipment being built, improved, or in process.
• Worked with team members to develop System Security Authorizations, outlining the requirements for the system.
• Documented test procedures as well as test cases and reports as testing was conducted.
• Determined the relationships amongst all system components, clearly identifying the scope and requirements of each.
In support of all projects and tasks, served as senior technical writer responsible for the following:
• The creation and editing of technical reports, brochures, proposals, instruction, and administrative manuals, for internal documentation, customer reference, or publication.
• Performed analysis and research and verified information with appropriate departments, coordinating production and distribution of materials as necessary.
• Assisted in the layout of material for publication.
• Wrote material with regard to work methods and procedures
• Performed document reviews and recommended revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction as necessary.
• Performed CM duties with relation to maintenance of records and files of work and revisions
• Created application documentation packages for releases to all environments
• Defined, documented, and implemented configuration management processes, policies, and procedures, as necessary to team requirements.
• Provided task and proposal writing support to various Classified projects that outlined DHS, DoD, and IC needs that encompassed logistics, GSA requirements, and transportation of goods and services to classified sites.
Signature/Government Consultant 5/2010 – 9/2010
Process Engineer/Technical Writer
Proactive and self-motivated Process Engineer/Technical Writer with the ability to design, plan, and coordinate products for the development of methods and procedures as well as maintain style, integrate and delineate technology, operating procedures, and project production sequences. Managed BI activities with relation to streamlining, cutting costs, strategy development, and maximizing benefits to the client and stakeholders for profitability and long-term sustainability. Provided direct support to critical threat operations centers and various IT development divisions for the National Security Agency with diverse responsibilities of which included:
• Serving as business process developer and engineer as well as team configuration manager for varied high-level projects within the CTOC directorate
• Performed extensive research, operations support, and briefings to senior officials regularly
• Provided hands-on training of plan development for current projects
• Led team meetings and developed division team metrics outlining goals, needs, and deadlines weekly while reporting metrics to senior division leaders.
Additionally, performed certification and accreditation within the CyberThreat Operations Center. The following activities represent the mission being performed at the current time:
• Gathered guidance lists and policy directives for utilization with the C&A process in accordance with compliance of system security requirements.
• Held regular meetings to clearly define roles within the team and to assess possible vulnerabilities with the certification and testing processes.
• Worked with the team to determine the appropriate security standards for specific types of equipment being built, improved, or in process.
• Worked with team members to develop System Security Authorizations, outlining the requirements for the system.
• Documented test procedures as well as test cases and reports as testing was conducted.
• Determined the relationships amongst all system components, clearly identifying the scope and requirements of each.
• Utilization of processes as clearly defined in DoD directives 8500 & 5025.
• Utilized ICD 503 processes and methodologies in accordance with existing security and functional requirements previously established and overarching comparison to newly established requirements.
• Additionally, wrote security documentation for Classified crypto systems KGs and KLs respectively.
• Responsible for the system analysis of crypto systems.
In support of all projects and tasks, served as senior technical writer responsible for the following:
• The creation and editing of technical reports, brochures, proposals, instruction, and administrative manuals, for internal documentation, customer reference, or publication.
• Performed analysis and research and verified information with appropriate departments, coordinating production and distribution of materials as necessary.
• Assisted in the layout of material for publication.
• Wrote material with regard to work methods and procedures
• Performed document reviews and recommended revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction as necessary.
• Performed CM duties with relation to maintenance of records and files of work and revisions
• Created application documentation packages for releases to all environments
• Defined, documented, and implemented configuration management processes, policies, and procedures, as necessary to team requirements.
• Provided task and proposal writing support to various Classified projects that outlined DHS, DoD, and IC needs that encompassed logistics, GSA requirements, and transportation of goods and services to classified sites.
Varen/Government Contractor 7/2007 – 5/2010
Technical Writer/BI Analyst
Responsible for configuration management, technical writing, and BI activities as related to IT projects and programs within the IC; specifically supporting the NSA and DIA respectively. Ms. Huprich’s duties included the following activities in support of mission requirements:
• Collaborated with project managers, relationship managers, database administrators, and software developers, in support of documentation and release efforts
• Collaborated routinely with project managers and stakeholders in the development of more robust business strategies in an effort to reduce waste and improve production
• Produced various forms of documentation including architecture plans, guides, manuals, data sheets, and training plans for NSA and DIA applications
• Developed CMMI plans, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies for technical teams and maintained and updated databases regularly
• Familiar with Scrum and "Burn-Down" methodologies
• Assisted in developing high-level proposals while performing skills matching for over 300 candidates in addition to interviewing individuals of interest
• Wrote, proofread, and met RFI's for proposals being developed
• Responsible for the business process re-engineering of several Government projects, streamlining existing processes for cost effectiveness, performance, ease of transition, and sustainability; ultimately saving the Government 2M total between projects that ranged between 1.5M and 5.8M collectively
• Assisted with the streamlining and re-engineering of IDIQ contracts, task orders, logistics, and related departmental domains
• Assisted with the writing and refining of RFPs and RFQs for various proposals
• Put together metrics proposals for delivery based upon risks and benefits to each proposal we were bidding
• Originated new processes and standards to meet the needs of contractual requirements and improve existing ones
• Developed and maintained test plans and project plans to meet the goals of the project
• Provided oversight and QA of task burn rate for team projects and charging
• Delivered reports on defect metrics, test case execution, and overall state of the testing process group
• Executed documentation clean-up activities and CMMI preparation
• Defined, documented, and implemented quality assurance process, policies, and procedures
• Responsible for SharePoint coordination and administration activities
• Maintained configuration management for NSA and DIA contracts
• Served as chairperson of the weekly release meetings as well as team "SCRUM" Master
• Resolved complex team issues, problems, and effectively communicated solutions to senior leaders
Protelligen U.S. Department of State 1/2007 – 7/2007
Business Intelligence Analyst/Senior Technical Writer
Responsible for the development, implementation, analysis, documentation, integrity, and other governmental regulatory issues; provided quality assurance expertise and training, developed protocol-specific quality programs and disaster relief plans, and disseminated information to appropriate government personnel.
• Provided daily management and oversight of technical writing and department staff
• Developed follow-on task proposals with relation to continued product support and cost minimization for the Bureau of Intelligence and Research
• Performed functional Area of Interest information research, target development intelligence analysis, and collection management duties within a collection office for specialized areas of interest
• Coordinated process and plan development within the Bureau of Intelligence and Research
• Developed IT contingency plans and disaster relief plans
• Assistant proposal and TTO team lead for the Social Networking Analysis Application Program
• Provided leadership to quality project initiatives to achieve successful and timely project implementations
• Worked directly with the senior management team to assimilate information, define requirements, conduct high-level analyses and recommend new solutions for the implementation of quality systems
• Oversaw, delegated to, and supported a team of QA consultants with the responsibility of building and maintaining quality within the Bureau
• Identified and revamped classified Bureau tracking solutions
• Identified security vulnerabilities via reports
• Led the development, implementation, and maintenance of all company policies, manuals, SOPs, work instruction procedures, standard forms, and templates
• Coordinated, supervised, and conducted training sessions for all levels of staff
• Maintained clearances at the senior level and for contractors alike
• Facilitated and conducted regulatory inspections, client audits, and potential client pre-selection evaluations
Conducted internal quality system audits and performed certification and accreditation for the office. The following activities reflect the scope of certification and accreditation tasks performed:
• Performed system analysis and ensured that system requirements were met in accordance with Agency standards.
• Verified that the system was compliant with predetermined requirements, specifications, and policies.
• Attended Certification Test and Evaluation as well as Security Testing and evaluations by the testing teams.
• Work with a team to evaluate the system, relying heavily on test results and reported risks that were found.
• Utilized DIACAP processes and directives in assessing various protection levels and writing supporting security documentation.
Booz Allen Hamilton 12/2003 – 1/2007
Data Development Analyst/ Professional Development Director
Responsible for business and data development with relation to process improvement, implementation, and evaluation of the CES CPC Program Management Office program as well as identifying, analyzing, and resolving quality issues and maintaining contractual integrity with department heads. Additionally, responsible for serving as professional development director for the Central Maryland Division.
• Provided daily management and oversight of integrity of contract and project requirements
• Coordinated and conducted contractor training with regard to policies, procedures, and team metrics on a monthly basis
• Performed data analysis, historical data metric tracking and reporting, support requirements traceability, and status reporting
• Assessed the completeness, effectiveness, consistency, regulatory/business compliance of all PMO contract requirements, and ensured that staffing needs were met
• Developed Central Maryland division-wide employee training plans based upon employee training requirements
• Identified areas where additional training and education was needed for new and existing employees
• Directly interfaced with the COTR and served as the primary contact for all PMO contract status reports, security actions, and compliance issues
• Performed new team member orientation as well as employee training on a quarterly basis
• Met with employees' supervisors to determine needs and key success factors
• Performed extensive research, project support, and documentation such as user manuals, training guides, and dynamic briefings to senior officials regularly.
• Produced forms of documentation such as Architecture Plans, Guides, Manuals and Data Sheets for various applications.
• Responsible for configuration management of team Sharepoint site and team directories.
• Responsible for business process re-engineering of the division and several projects that were geared to streamlining processes, cutting costs, developing new strategies, and maximizing benefits to the client and stakeholders for profitability and long term sustainability.
• Provided hands-on training for Plan Developers and new employees assisting them with integration to the team and their respective projects and requirements.
• Familiar with Scrum and "Burn-Down" Methodologies, incorporating these concepts into everyday team and project metrics hosting meetings as "scrum master".
• Led team meetings and developed team and division metrics outlining goals, needs, and deadlines weekly, while reporting metrics to senior division leaders.
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