Nicholas Rigas

About Nicholas Rigas

As a strategic and driven professional, I have extensive experience leading budgeting and financial planning operations and offering insights for impactful decision-making across government and business.My expertise lies in executing program vision while accomplishing complex milestones and adapting to changes. As an influential leader, I have transformed business requirements into scalable technology solutions to accelerate revenue and market share.• Piloted global launch of USAID\'s $19B zero-based budgeting initiative while transforming the budget formulation process.• Overhauled Troubled Asset Relief Program operations by eliminating 33% of financial institution redundancies, resulting in a reduced US Treasury risk profile and several million in annual cost savings to taxpayers.“At the SBA and FDA, Nick plays a pivotal role in maximizing the impact of budgetary spending through expert analysis of highly complex issues. His advanced understanding of the federal budgeting processes and proficiency in cutting-edge financial modeling software have significantly contributed to driving resource allocation.” - Theodore V, Principal, Mason Harriman

Experience

1. Director

   Mason Harriman Group

   Sep 2021 — Present · DC, US

   Execute high priority business needs for federal government requirements, address budgetary challenges, integrate innovative financial models through deep data analysis, and deliver strategic business solutions and insights to stakeholders. Direct development and implementation of sophisticated models to drive financial efficiency and transparency. • Expertly executing critical business requirements focused on budget savings and technology investment strategy. Skillfully integrating advanced financial models to deliver strategic business solutions and actionable insights leading to budget savings of at least 15%.• Collaborate cross-functionally to support strategic initiatives and budgetary analytics needs, significantly elevating operational efficiency and simplifying processes. Demonstrate leadership in directing and implementing intricate reforms, cutting level of effort in some instances by 80%. • Streamline budget reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy, leverage Power BI to enhance data storytelling and decision-making. Manage sensitive financial and personnel information with discretion and integrity. Summarize complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.• Lead transformative business management and cost modeling initiatives for Small Business Administration (SBA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Federal Housing Financing Agency (FHFA) focusing on budget optimization.

Education

• Northeastern University

  BS, Business Administration; Finance and Management

• Boston University

  Certificate Degree, Financial Planning

• Harvard Kennedy School

  MPA, Leadership and International Development

  2009 — 2010