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OPERATIONS RESEARCH SYSTEMS ANALYST
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Consummate professional capable of conducting complex qualitative/quantitative business analysis to support strategic decision-making on a global level. Highly skilled in developing and adapting advanced operations research techniques to build models based on a wide range of inputs to advise senior decision-makers - both in governments, military, and international organizations. Highly experienced in building partner capacities with various governments both internationally and locally.

Extensive knowledge of technical equipment, hardware and software, as well as hands-on experience with telecommunications and network technology. Diligent business systems analyst adept adept at managing projects involving the use of computer systems and innovative technologies.

Senior technical Subject Matter Expert with the ability to utilize innovative capacities to design, analyze, implement, and train others on complex technological capabilities. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, a Master's in Business Administration, Information Systems, and a PhD, Applied Management Decision Science, Information Systems.

Areas of Expertise
  • Operations research
  • Process improvement
  • Microsoft Visual Basic
  • Minitab
  • Right Choice
  • @RISK
  • Analytical software (SAS/SPSS/R)
  • SQL database
  • Project management
  • ISO-9100 standards
  • ARENA Pro
  • MS Visio
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • C++
  • NVivo
  • OLAP
  • Relational databases (Oracle)
  • Computer proficient
  • Microsoft Office Suite expert
  • Management information systems
Professional Experience
Leidos Holdings Inc.December 2014 to February 2016Operations Research Systems Analyst
Warrenton , VA
  • Conducted resource management and economic analysis to assist government decision makers in solving garrison level complex manpower requirements determination problems by utilizing Lean Six Sigma approach to document analysis and logical reasoning to underpin critical decisions.
  • Lead and determined the assessment scope, prepared study directives, selected methodology, collected data, conducted analysis, identified recommendations, made reports, and conducted briefings on the results.
  • Determined basic methodology, models, theories, open source computer applications such as @RISK and resource estimating techniques.
  • Use advanced quantitative/quantitative analytical techniques and methodologies, such as regression analysis, mathematical programming or modeling, and automated tools to support management decision-making.
  • Developed and adapted operations research techniques to cost analysis and requirements.
  • Applied a broad variety of existing models, simulations, and operations research techniques to support command leadership on manpower determination processes to support resource distribution process
  • Interpreted policy, provided technical assistance about structure, format, definition and standardization of cost information to streamline command spending.
  • Used knowledge of cost analysis principles and practices and information system acquisition process, Planning, Programming, and Budgeting Execution System (PPBES) to support the command's bi-annual Defense Acquisition process.
  • Provided advice, counsel, technical assistance, and computer application and training support to four junior analysts.
  • Participated and represented manpower command leadership in a variety of multi-disciplined teams and serve as a consultant in conducting cost estimates, economic analysis, and resources allocation modeling.
Leidos Holdings Inc.March 2014 to December 2014Senior Defense Adviser
West Branch
  • Served as a Senior Defense Adviser to the Chief (4-star General), General Staff, and Personnel in the Afghan Ministry of Defense training, education, and technology.
  • Assisted the Afghanistan Ministry of Defense leadership in developing a robust education policy framework and reviewed processes to address the Army's corrupted new candidate selection and recruitment process.
  • Worked closely with senior counterparts in the Afghan National Army (ANA) to develop policies and education standards for the accession, retention, and career progression of military and civilian members of the Ministry.
  • Conducted training to more than 28 employees in the professional training and education program offices to include literacy, computer skills, office automation/integration systems, and English language.
  • Mentored Afghan counterparts how to provide standardized training and ensure consistent quality.
  • Worked with Gender Integration and Human Rights office staff to create Geneva Convention information and training to identify high potential women to target for professional development.
  • Created literacy programs that provide special assistance to ANA women who are traditionally discouraged from receiving education, resulting in 15 programs that produced 21 women graduates - a 10% increase in women's literacy.
  • Implemented protocols for international military education training (IMET), donations, health care, passports/visas, and other matters in support of the ANA.
  • Developed data collection requirements and improved information systems including the Afghan Human Resources Information Management System (AHRIMS) and Personnel Management data system to improve personnel record tracking capabilities.
  • Reviewed and analyzed the ANA force structure for accuracy to ensure the most efficient use of human resources in the conduct of the military acquisition mission.
  • Ensured transparency in the development of criteria, selection and testing for all training opportunities available for the ANA members.
Dcs CorporationDecember 2011 to March 2014Operations Research Systems Analyst
Norfolk , VA
  • Responsible for the execution of resource management and economic analysis projects for the performance of quantitative estimates and the review of estimates developed within the command.
  • Conducted in-depth quantitative analysis on topics including manpower needs and utilization, cost and economic analysis, and sophisticated studies up to the Top Secret level of classification and Special Access Programs (SAPs).
  • Provided analytical support involving modeling and measuring techniques, statistical methods, and operational mathematics techniques including game theory, probability theory, pairwise comparison, linear and non-linear programming to enhance leadership budget and resource allocation decision-making.
  • Utilized advanced quantitative analytical techniques and methodologies and automated tools to support management decision-making process.
  • Determined assessment methods, models, theories, applicable open source applications.
  • Led data collection activities, and worked closely with colleagues to identify and clarify project needs and expectations when participating in multi-organizational manpower and resource initiatives.
  • Supervised a team of up to 10 Subject-Matter Experts (SMEs) in the implementation of complex manpower studies, and work closely with other offices and directorates to share data to determine critical organizational needs.
  • Served as in-house technical expert that readily provide support in conducting resource cost estimates, economic analysis, and financial modeling.
Leidos Holdings Inc.December 2010 to December 2011Operations Research Analyst
West Point , NY
  • Provided quantitative and qualitative analysis support to the division in a broad range of assignments related to Army Studies and Analysis including Mission Command, Intelligence, and Space.
  • Developed and maintained databases in Oracle for use with internal decision support systems and simulations.
  • Published and analyzed intelligence systems data collection technical specification papers for all assigned programs.
  • Transformed raw data into meaningful information and recommendations as required, to support major Army Training Command leader decisions.
  • Interfaced with industry and other services to discuss intelligence data collection methods and model simulations, studies, and analysis initiative.
  • Worked with field SMEs to define operational issues, and questions relating to a macro-level analysis of alternatives.
  • Formulated assessment methodologies, developed data sets, created the required computer analytical model simulations, and decision support systems including desktops, laptops, workstations, peripherals, networks, software, assurance of services, compliance, and strategy to sustain a robust program that recognizes and rewards innovation within TRADOC.
  • Developed and maintained databases of human, social, cultural and behavioral data relevant to designated scenarios to support model development and analysis of human intelligence studies.
  • Performed statistical analysis of topics including military services, allied nations, and the private sector, and authored clear, concise reports for Army leadership for use in strategic decision-making.
  • Reviewed cost-benefit analysis (CBA) of various programs to ensure that the Cost Benefit Assessment fell within the Army's Cost Benefit Regulations.
  • Participated in the weekly Data Configuration Control Board (DCCB) meetings to ensure standard nomenclatures and standard file format use.
LeidosJanuary 2009 to December 2010Operations Research Analyst.
Lowell , OR
  • Provided and verified both the simulations and software capabilities and war gaming support to enable the command analysis of current and future operations.
  • Created a repository of reusable analytic tools and methodologies to provide a library of operational data needed for combat modeling.
  • Formulated and executed Sixth Fleet assessments, theater studies and analysis to provide analytic support to Future Forces Integration efforts.
  • Conducted operational level assessment as part of implementing the command Effects Based Operations (EBO) to establish assumptions, measures of effectiveness of approaches, and the evaluation of available business alternatives.
  • Developed and maintained databases of appropriate human, social, cultural and behavioral data relevant to designated scenarios to support model development and analysis.
  • Designed and adapted mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques like @RISK assessments to provide advice and insights to the Sixth Fleet Command leadership about probable effects of alternative courses of action on the impact of new technologies on current Navy systems and policies as they apply to theater strategy.
  • Reviewed and translated African Partner Station (APS) conference documents from English to Swahili for use during a Navy's Sixth Fleet partner capacity building event in Kenya, Tanzania, Djibouti, and Mozambique to bridge language barrier issues between the local natives and the Sixth Fleet personnel.
  • Collaborated with multi-organizational teams to develop study plans based on source data and sample sizes for analysis, source data assessment for validity, and development of solutions to regional security threats using available security resources.
  • Compiled, organized and analyzed data and databases of friendly, opposing/neutral systems, capabilities, and their employment in support of modeling and analysis to advise command leadership.
  • Drafted command action plans and led meetings with department executives to review project status and proposed changes.
Defense Business Transformation AgencyJuly 2007 to January 2009Operations Research Systems Analyst
City , STATE
  • Developed and implemented process management capabilities to improve agency-wide business processes by utilizing original data for statistical analysis and reporting, metrics, and trend analysis to ensure alignment of strategic objectives.
  • Provided computer and associated mathematical expertise to interdisciplinary program management/operations research study teams to monitor and evaluate the business base, workload and vital business processes to identify the need for reform.
  • Developed and adapted mathematical models that predict outcomes under a variety of technological, budgeting/operational constraints by implementing a process to identify the most useful data and through deletion, elimination of overlap, and the use of pre-existing native sources reduced the burden upon military departments for providing this information by 25 percent.
  • Prepared studies of financial management transaction variances, making use of this capability to determine variations between current and previous reports, as well as in researching, analyzing and drafting interpretations and responses to inquiries during higher-level financial reviews with management.
  • Coordinated analysis and methods with other U.S. Defense agencies on business systems and investment process reform to identify program issues develop sound analytical approaches, resolve conflicts, and reach informed conclusions.
  • Coordinated activities and products to define technical requirements for collecting categories of business system investment data in support of Investment Review Boards (IRBs), Joint Capability Integration and Development System (JCIDS), and other acquisition-related processes.
  • Defined project deliverables and monitored status of tasks.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to draft project schedules and plans.
  • Developed presentations and other forms of media to present project progress to leadership.
  • Developed a new analytical tool to allow senior management to understand the impact of project changes.
HQ U.S. Navy/Marine CorpsJune 2004 to July 2007Financial Systems Analyst
City , STATE
  • Provided online-based application (Smarts Web) training to both U.S. Government military and civilian personnel during an inter-departmental rotation with the Budget Operations Division to enhance personnel education to improve civil service work performance.
  • Assisted the Director of the Fiscal Division to examine, formulate, justify, and execute a $14 million Marine Corps budget data for Operation and Maintenance Marine Corps (O&MMC), Operation and Maintenance Marine Corps Reserve (O&MMCR), the Navy Working Capital Funds and other miscellaneous DoD appropriations to receive a clean audit.
  • Developed budgets and budget justifications, establish budget controls and create monthly financial and variance reports.
  • Performed bi-annual review of commitments and obligations to assess the validity of requirements, the accuracy of commitment and obligation amounts, conversions of commitments to obligations, and recording the correct data into an official Federal accounting system database to ensure compliance.
  • Analyzed financial management data and budget transaction variances between current and previous reports, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Collected, reviewed, coordinated, prepared and justified reclama actions in budgetary information requests from Congress, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and the Navy Comptroller.
  • Prepared Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Program Reviews (PR), and budget estimates using MS Excel and Access.
  • Create budget estimates and backup data to justify future budget allocation actions.
  • Created executive analysis reports highlighting business issues, potential risks and profit opportunities.
  • Developed and implemented efficient accounting, financial and operational systems.
  • Managed retirement and liability funds and prepared monthly, quarterly and annual reports on their statuses.
  • Recommended innovative alternatives that saved the government time and revenue while reducing unnecessary costs.
  • Created detailed financial models and analytical tools to facilitate variance analysis.
  • Analyzed complex regulation and policy documents that directly impacted the organization budgetary and financial matters.
  • Created and executed short and long-term customized comprehensive financial analysis strategies to reach organizational goals.
  • Lectured on financial management strategies and problem resolution techniques to military and civilian personnel using both class room based, and the on-line based Smarts-Web capability.
Education
Walden University2015Ph.D: Applied Management Decision Science, Informational Systems ManagementCity, State, USA

Dissertation: A Client-Vendor Relationship Perspective of Cultural Differences on Cross-Border Information Technology Outsourcing.

Dallas Baptist University2005Masters of Business Administration: Information Systems Management and BusinessCity, State, USA

Information Systems Management and Business.

Prairie View A&M University2002Bachelors of Science: Computer EngineeringCity, State, USA

Computer Engineering.

Certified Lean Six Sigma *Certified Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR) *Certified Contract Officer Representative in Contingency Environment, with A Mission Focus
Languages
Bilingual in English and Swahili, with basic language proficiency in Dari and Somali.
Affiliations

Association of Computer Machinery (ACM) - 2001 -- Present.


Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) - 2002 - Present.


Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) - 2008 - Present.


Development International (Devex) - 2007 - Present

Skills
MS Office Suite, MS Visio, @RISK, Minitab, AHP (Right Choice), ARENA, SPSS, NVivo, Navy Working Capital Fund Auditing, Planning Programming Budgeting & Execution (PPBE), Strategic Mapping and the Score Card Balanced Execution (Corporate), Windows, C++, Financial Information Management Systems (FIMS), Internet, Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), Relational Databases (Oracle), Online Analytical Processing (OLAP), Online Transaction Processing (OLTP), Network Databases
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School Attended

  • Walden University
  • Dallas Baptist University
  • Prairie View A&M University

Job Titles Held:

  • Operations Research Systems Analyst
  • Senior Defense Adviser
  • Operations Research Analyst
  • Operations Research Analyst.
  • Financial Systems Analyst

Degrees

  • Ph.D : Applied Management Decision Science, Informational Systems Management
    Masters of Business Administration : Information Systems Management and Business
    Bachelors of Science : Computer Engineering
    Certified Lean Six Sigma *Certified Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR) *Certified Contract Officer Representative in Contingency Environment, with A Mission Focus

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