Willie F Baker
Supervisory IT Project Manager @Internal Revenue Service
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WORK HISTORY
Supervisory IT Project Manager @Internal Revenue Service
Lanham, MD, US
Selected first as Acting Front-Line Manager and then permanently placed as Supervisory IT Project Manager, leading IT professionals responsible for enterprise project delivery, Filing Season readiness, and operational risk mitigation.*Directed Filing Season 2025 readiness certification — completed 100% of readiness actions and mitigated all identified risks prior to launch; established structured turnover and training for Filing Season Operations POCs.*Implemented enterprise program and portfolio management practices including Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) discipline, executive-level reporting, and proactive risk management supporting mission-critical IRS systems.*Established recurring training forums and coaching sessions that improved Project Manager schedule accuracy and strengthened execution discipline across the team.*Fostered a high-performing, inclusive team culture built on accountability, transparent communication, workforce development, and early issue resolution.
EDUCATION
Excelsior University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
University of Alabama-Huntsville, Huntsville, AL
PMP Bootcamp, Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Bootcamp
Webster University, St. Louis, MO
Dual M.A., Master of Arts in Management/Leadership, with Minor in Human Resources
SKILLS
ABOUT WILLIE F BAKER
Senior federal leader and retired U.S. Army First Sergeant with more than 15 years of progressive experience directing large-scale logistics, supply chain, asset management, program management, and enterprise operations across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of the Treasury.I have built my career on a simple principle: mission readiness starts with disciplined operations. Whether leading global logistics for the Defense Media Activity across 15+ sites in Europe and Asia, ensuring 100% property accountability for $170B+ in Government Furnished Property on Missile Defense Agency prime contracts, or standing up enterprise demand-management governance at the IRS, I deliver measurable results, on time, onbudget, and at scale.What I bring to the table: Enterprise Logistics & Supply Chain — End-to-end oversight of supply, transportation, facilities, property accountability, and inventory management across geographically dispersed operations. Program & Project Management — Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) discipline, portfolio governance, executive reporting, risk mitigation, and Filing Season/mission-critical readiness certification. Asset & Property Management — FAR/DFARS compliance, DCMA Property Management System Analysis (PMSA), lifecycle accountability, and audit-ready controls with sustained zero-loss records. IT Governance & Operational Risk — Enterprise risk assessment, demand management process design, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination, driving double-digit performance improvements. Team Building & Workforce Development — Proven ability to build high-performing, inclusive teams through structured onboarding, coaching, IDPs, and a culture of accountability. Consistently rated Outstanding (Level 5) across all performance dimensions.I hold a dual Master of Arts in Management & Leadership and Human Resource Management from Webster University, a Project Management Professional Certificate from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, and the Certified Property Professional Specialist (CPPS) designation from NPMA. I am a graduate of the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy (Class #57).I am open to senior-level opportunities in logistics, operations, program management, and supply chain leadership (federal, defense, or private sector).
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