Kelsey M. Carpenter

About Kelsey M. Carpenter

I am a senior analyst and project manager on the Homeland Security and Justice team at the U.S. Government Accountability Office, where I specialize in leading audits of national security programs. Currently, I lead two teams studying the effectiveness of intelligence sharing by federal agencies involved in stopping transnational criminal organizations from trafficking illicit drugs. In the past, I have managed teams that investigated the effectiveness of intelligence sharing between the legislative branch and Intelligence Community to protect Congress, the ability of the federal government to counter violent extremism and terrorism, the U.S. Coast Guard’s oversight activities, and federal supply chain issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. I have strengths in project management, mentoring staff, professional writing, public speaking, handling sensitive and classified materials, and researching under a tight deadline. I am also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Experience

1. Gao Detailee, Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs

   United States Senate

   Apr 2025 — Present

Education

• The College of William and Mary

  Master of Public Policy (MPP)

• U.S. Naval War College

  Master of Arts (MA)

• The College of William and Mary

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Public Policy | Hispanic Studies Minor

Skills

• Raiser's Edge
• Writing
• Twitter
• Resume Writing
• Team Leadership
• Health Policy
• Microsoft Office
• Interviews
• Behavioral Interviewing
• Interview Preparation
• Spanish
• Data Analysis
• Researching
• Career Counseling
• Rural Health
• Leadership
• Medicare
• Public Speaking
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Spss
• Facebook
• Stata
• Project Management
• Compliance
• Minitab
• Marketing
• Microsoft Excel
• Program Integrity
• Medicaid
• Organizational Leadership
• Budget Process
• Research
• Cover Letters
• Event Planning