Charlie Shivers

About Charlie Shivers

As a PMP-certified Senior Defense Analyst - Lead with over 12 years of experience at the US Government Accountability Office, I guide evaluations and audits of Department of Defense programs, including major weapon systems, acquisition strategies, and transportation security. My work involves project planning, team development, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven analysis to deliver impactful recommendations that address critical defense and security challenges. Overseeing multiple projects at varying stages of completion, I lead investigations supported by comprehensive research and collaboration with government and private stakeholders. My mission is to enhance the effectiveness, accountability, and transparency of government operations while addressing classified and non-classified matters in defense and national security.

Experience

1. Senior Defense Analyst - Lead

   Us Government Accountability Office

   Aug 2013 — Present · Dayton, OH, US

   Investigate, research, and report on various classified and non-classified government efforts, including DOD weapon system acquisitions, Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2), DOD Science & Technology, and Transportation Security Administration Test & Evaluation. •Serve as a project manager, overseeing multiple concurrent projects at varying stages of completion, from initial program launch, investigative outline, and milestone goals. •Conduct extensive research, interviewing government resources and public/private stakeholders involved in each government program. Author reports on program aspects after evaluating program specifics, such as cost, production (manufacturing) schedule, and performance against foretasted and expected outcomes.•Establish interview questionnaires and best practices that clearly establish the investigative criteria for core evidence gathering. Identify data collection methods, evidence admissibility, evaluation criteria, ethical considerations, and timelines/deadlines against the agency’s overall budgetary and time constraints. •Present findings and due diligence to virtual and internal project teams in addition to congressional clients. Initiate publication of sourced findings submitted to the GAO website that promotes public transparency and provides decision makers and policy makers with actionable intelligence. •Coach and network with fellow analysts to promote overall professional development and improve efficiencies across multiple teams. Educate staff on data analytics, auditing standards, and fraud detection. Arrange for team travel to various US locations working on collaborative investigative projects. •Interview government officials, vendors, and financial agencies to collect data, identify risks, and deliver an in-depth analysis that provides insights into specific program logistics: acquisition and sourcing, financial management, and resource allocation.

Education

• O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs

  Master of Public Affairs, Economic Development, Public Management

  2003 — 2005

• DePauw University

  BA, Political Science

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Government
• Policy Analysis
• Logistics
• Public Policy
• Data Analysis
• Qualitative Research
• Collaboration
• Analysis
• Proposal Writing
• Strategic Planning
• Federal Government
• Research
• Program Management
• Problem Solving
• Military
• International Relations
• Government Relations
• National Security
• Project Management
• Policy
• Program Coordination