Internal Control Special Projects

WAYNE A CHARPIE

**** ******* ****, *** ***, Maryland 21015-5001; Phone: 410-***-**** • E-mail: *****.*.*******.***@****.***

OBJECTIVE

Obtain a challenging position where I can share my breadth of experience and abilities effecting mutual employee and employer growth and success.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

US Army, Communication-Electronics Command (CECOM), G8 Resource Management, Special Projects and Operations Office (SPO2), Lead Management and Program Analyst, NH-0343-03, Assigned; 08/2013 – Present

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD United States; Supervisor: Current: Mr. Richard Taylor, 443 -861-7066; Contact: Yes Former: Ms. Christine Neidig, 443-***-****; Contact: Yes; Pay Grade: NH-0343-03 (GS13 equivalent), Salary: $123,439.00 annual, Hours per week: 40

Duties: Serve as the team lead responsible for the development, management, and evaluation of varied and complex operating programs/projects for the Special Projects and Operations Office, Operations Team. Analyze, evaluate, measure and report effectiveness of assigned programs and their progress toward meeting program objectives. Preparation of briefings, to include reports and other documents, represents G8 at working and senior level meetings. Ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of Security and Emergency Management programs and by providing detailed analysis and recommendations for the improvement of operations to meet current and future operational needs. Research, analyze and compile, and brief Senior Leaders on all internal and external tasking’s and suspense’s. Other duties include, sole responsibility for the G8 Emergency Action Plan (EAP), Manager’s Internal Control Program (MICP) Internal Control Administrator (ICA), as well as Action Officer for Contingency of Operations (COOP), Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Officer (AT/FPO), Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO), Facility Manager, Security Manager Alternate and member of the CECOM Crisis Action Team (CAT). Recently was appointed as the Primary Hand Receipt holder for the CECOM G8 office, responsible for the safekeeping and accountability of over 600 items, with a net value of nearly $1M.

Ensured CECOM’s Manager’s Internal Control Program (MICP) compliance with Government Accountability Office (GAO) standards, Department of Defense (DOD) and applicable Army Regulations. Considered an expert with working knowledge of concepts, principles, practices, laws, regulations, and policies of the MICP. Developed and provided technical advice on the CECOM MICP implementation and execution requirements. Advised and assisted leadership and other analysts planning and administration aspects with the wide range of internal control methods and checklists to promote an effective Army MICP. Frequent contact with senior leaders, both within and outside the command, to communicate programmatic results. Utilized proficient computer-based skills to extract, analyze, summarize, and present data to Internal Control Process owners and senior leaders for process improvement implementation and to analyze and evaluate any MICP issues.

Served as a senior action officer for the CECOM G8 Army Audit team, where I was the lead analyst for the Army Working Capital Fund (AWCF) Sample Testing. Managed financial audits with continuous improvement in the effectiveness and efficiency of the internal control systems within CECOM organizations, with detailed knowledge of governing policies and procedures. Aanalyzed and interpreted financial laws, regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures to determine programmatic impacts. Responsibilities included: analyzing and gathering data associated with programmatic mission requirements in response to Army Audits; analyzing programmatic progress and utilization of resources;

US Army, CECOM, Software Engineering Center, Budget Execution Division, Management and Program Analyst, DE-0343-03; Assigned 08/2010 – 08/2013

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD United States; Supervisor: Mr. Jeffrey M. Blount, 443-***-****; Contact: Yes

Pay Grade: DE-0343-03, Salary: $90,467.00 per year, Hours per week: 40

Duties: Budget analyst responsible for day-to-day budget management and administration including planning, coordinating and directing the overall resource analysis of the Software Engineering Center Operations and Maintenance, Army (OMA), program. Expert planner where I was responsible for reviewing, compiling, summarizing, and preparing budgetary and cost data (including budget estimates and financial plans) in accordance with current year internal and external budget regulatory guidance, for annual and multi-year programs. Developed funding guidance, and provided advice and assistance to other analysts and subordinate branches within the Software Engineering Center, in the formulation of all OMA short and long range budget estimates; and provided recommended solutions to budgetary problems in all phases of the budget cycle. These recommended strategies and techniques ensured compliance with all financial laws, rules, and regulations in all phases of the budget administration. Performed budget execution and administration work involving the monitoring of obligations incurred and the actual expenditures of funds.

Appointed as the Internal Control Administrator (ICA) for the Manager’s Internal Control Program (MICP) for the Software Engineering Center utilizing the Management Control Records Tool (MCRT). Accountable for the oversight of internal controls necessary to provide reasonable assurance that obligations and costs are in compliance with applicable laws, assets are safeguarded against waste, loss, unauthorized use, or misappropriation; revenues and expenditures are properly recorded and accounted for. Advised the Assessable Unit Manager (AUM) and Senior Leaders on the implementation and status of the organization’s MICP. Developed and provided the goals and objectives on MICP implementation and execution requirements. When material weaknesses were discovered, provided the guidance and/or references in order to assist with the corrective action plan.

U.S. Army Active Guard Reserve (AGR) (01/11/2010 - 04/23/2010) / Truck Master, 88M50, E8

Washington, Pennsylvania United States; Supervisor: LTC Sharleen Bender, 724-***-****; Contact: Yes

Pay Grade: ZZ -, Salary: $79,600.00 per year, Hours per week: 60

Duties: Truck master responsible for the doctrinal training, moral, health and welfare of assigned soldiers; planned and coordinated movement of personnel, unit, and equipment via military, and commercial transport; maintained constant visibility over the movement of personnel, equipment, and supplies in support of Continental United States (CONUS) operations; responsible for the maintenance, and accountability of MTOE and TDA equipment valued at over $2 million.

US Army Active Guard Reserve (AGR), 11/16/2006 to 01/10/2010 / 1SG and Operations Sergeant, 88M50, E8

Trenton, NJ 08619 United States; Supervisor: LTC Jeffrey Dukavas, 616-***-****; Contact: Yes

Pay Grade: ZZ -, Salary: $75,200.00 per year, Hours per week: 50

Duties: Battalion S3 Operations Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO), comprising of five subordinate companies, responsible for the independent judgment, strategic planning, execution and oversight of the current and long-range training and the safety, security and discipline for over 500 US Army Reserve Troop Program Unit (TPU) soldiers. Served as a training resource for the entire organization and provided guidance to company training NCOs on training needs. Developed policies and procedures to support the USARC/1st Army training programs. Interprets and ensures implementation of training procedures are in compliance with Army regulations / procedures. Maintained a relationship with all company training NCOs to ensure that the training guidance is adhered to and processed in a timely manner.

US Army Active Guard Reserve (AGR), 07/11/2004 to 11/15/2006 / HHD, Detachment Sergeant (First Sergeant), 88M40, E7

Trenton, NJ 08619 United States; Supervisor: MAJ Jeffrey Dukavas, 616-***-****; Contact: Yes

Pay Grade: ZZ -, Salary: $75,200.00 per year, Hrs. per week: 50

Duties: Senior noncommissioned officer responsible for the independent planning, execution and oversight of the strategic planning of the current and long-range training, safety, security and discipline of 76 US Army Reserve Troop Program Unit (TPU) soldiers. Assisted and advised the Company Commander and key noncommissioned officers in performing their duties. For eighteen months assumed the duties of the company commander, during the absence of a company commander. Directed and supervised all phases of company operations including; establishment and execution of company Policies, Procedures, and Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs); supervised the preparation of company correspondence, planned and posted training schedules, daily company details, and maintained duty rosters; maintenance of the high degree of company operations security; initiation and execution of the Company safety program; personal visibility of all company assets and personnel; conducted periodic inspections to determine unit readiness; and stressed the principles of supply economy through the proper use, care, accountability, and maintenance of equipment.

US Army, CECOM, Software Engineering Center, 10/21/2000 to 12/25/2001 / Budget Technician

Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5207 United States; Supervisor: Mr. Jeffrey M. Blount, 443-***-****; Contact: Yes

Pay Grade: GS-0561 -07, Salary: $63,900.00 per year, Hours per week: 40

Duties: Responsible for generating PWDs utilizing COPS database system; reviewed/analyzed commitments, obligations, and disbursements to ensure accordance with available funds; independently compiled and analyzed data to identify program requirements along with potential problems and provide recommendations to management to improve program planning; programming travel, training, and materiel requests; efficiently and effectively budgeted, evaluated and analyzed a wide variety of resource management data, maintained and updated this data, and generated and reported this data to upper management; independently reconciled the execution of system accounts using obligation and disbursement data extracted from the SOMARDS database with official Finance and Accounting reports to ensure accuracy of accounts; and responsible for closing out accounts at the end of each fiscal year. Efficiently and effectively consolidated, analyzed and prepared bi-weekly financial reports to capture all actual and incremental costs related to OIF/OEF/ONE efforts for the entire center, requiring an in-depth knowledge of the Organization structure and programs. Solely responsible for analyzing the new IT Pay Series and documenting its financial effects on SEC. Designated the point of contact for the successful IRAC Audit of all GSA MIPRs. Efficiently and effectively operated numerous databases such as SOMARDS, Mechanization of Contract Administration Services (MOCAS), Defense Working Accounting System (DWAS), Material Acquisition Process System (MAPS), Standard Contract Reconciliation Tool (SCRT), Electronic Document Access (EDA) and Microsoft Office suite of products.

US Army, CECOM, Software Engineering Center, 12/14/1991 to 08/24/1995 / Supply Technician

Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5207 United States; Supervisor: Ms. Laura Hornung, 732-***-****; Contact: Yes

Pay Grade: GS-2005 -06, Salary: $51,000.00 per year, Hours per week: 40

Duties: Alternate equipment coordinator for SEC, responsible for more than 5000 items valued at over 52 million dollars. Developed a database to independently track/manage the Self Service Supply Center (SSSC) and inventory records of all bar-coded equipment. Directly interfaced with the CECOM Property Book Office and transportation office. Responsible for multiple Government Commercial Credit Card accounts, and coordinated and followed through on all orders. Received and reviewed each request to ensure the use of the correct fund citation and the legitimacy of requested item(s). Conducted walk through inspections with the Director SEC; assisted in developing a database to accurately track more than 500 requisitions per year and tracked requests to ensure timely deliveries. Developed SOPs for the Commercial Credit Card and the Self Service Supply Center and then conducted interpretation and analysis of all equipment policies, procedures and regulations on a recurring basis in order to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness. Developed status reports depicting purchases, allocation of funding and current status of each account for presentation to upper management. Effectively and efficiently received, reviewed and tracked the status of all materiel requests. Ensured that each item and quantity requested was correctly received. Prepared an SOP for the proper procedures on material requisitioning.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

TS w/SCI – DCID (renewed 6/20/2014)

DAU EDUCATION

Level III Acquisition Certification, Business and Funds Management, completed August 2018

Level II Acquisition Certification, Business – Funds Management, completed Nov 2014

Level I Acquisition Certification, Business – Funds Management, completed May 2013

TRAINING

Enrolled in the Team Engagement Program (TEP) which includes (4) 3.5 hour highly interactive sessions, Dec 2019, Jan 2020, Feb 2020 and Apr 2020.

Completed ACQ405 – Leading in the Acquisition Environment Course, Mar 2020

Completed Leading from the Front Line, Completed July 2019.

Completed Level I, II, and III of the Emerging Leaders Course(s).

COMPUTER SKILLS

Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS)

Security Management System (SMS)

Global Combat Support System (GCSS)-Army

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS)

Logistics Modernization Program (LMP)

Logistics Management System (LMS)

Electronic Document Access (EDA)

Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)

Automated Time Attendance & Production System (ATAAPS)

AWARDS

Cash Award, June 2019

Team of the Quarter, CECOM G8, 1st QTR 2017

CECOM Safety Office Award for Outstanding G8 Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO), Dec. 2015

Employee of the Quarter, CECOM G8, 3rd QTR. 2015

Letter from Deputy Commanding General, CECOM for MICP accomplishments, Apr 2014

Certificate of Achievement from Commanding General, CECOM, for Year End Close Out of Budget Accounts, Oct 2013

Earned eight Department of the Army Special Contribution Awards for work performance, the most recent being awarded in 2011, May 2012, May 2013, May 2014, October 2015 and October 2016.

Awarded the Army Meritorious Service Medal; Apr 2010

Awarded four Army Commendation Medals; Jan 2007, Feb 1985, Jun 1984, May 1982

Awarded three Army Good Conduct Medals; Jul 2007, Jul 1985, Jul 1982

Awarded two Army Achievement Medals; Jul 2003, Mar 1983

Awarded the Army Forces Reserve Commendation Medal w/M device; Jan 2003

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