Samantha Walker

Experience

1. Business Operations Manager for Mission Assurance Decision Support System (Madss) (Detail)

   US Navy

   Apr 2023 — Present · Dahlgren, VA, US

   Daily management of a $22.5 Million Budget-Financial Data updates: cost and resource estimations, plans, allocations, and expense tracking and reconciliation, including preparing rough order of magnitude estimates based on “what if” budget scenarios- Metrics collection and tracking of program data, funding profiles, resource allocation, and trend analysis- Track action item responses, populate databases, and prepare reports and presentations in support of A46, A40, and A Department using automated data systems and capabilities- Process and policy improvements in the areas of program planning, management, and tracking- Created a weekly video series \'MADSS Monday\' to review budget concerns, updates, and to provide transparency to the leadership team-Assists in the evaluation of cost estimates prepared by contracts to support selection of the contract houses, as well as selection of the configuration and program plan to be committed to development and/or other management decisions -Performs continuing assignments involving the review of contractor cost performance reports. Develops knowledge of contractor cost estimating and accounting systems, management aspects of system programs and their relation to procurement, budget and planning- Serves as liaison to internal or external contractors in resolution of functional specification issues, business process flow, testing, and implementation requirements-Consults with internal and external Program Managers, BFMs, CORs and JCC2 to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements-Serves as the subject matter expert on MADSS large, complex multi-million dollar daily financial actions- Assisted with year end delegations and obligations. Planned, analyzed, and executed ODC and labor splits for all parties- Performs routine and/or continuing statistical and quantitative analysis of program trends, accomplishments, and deficiencies.

Education

• University of Mary Washington

  Master's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  2019 — 2022

• Clarkston High School

  General Studies, General Studies

  2003 — 2007

• University of Mary Washington

  Project Management Certification

  2019 — 2020

• Central Michigan University

  B.A.A, Communication

  2007 — 2011