Sara M.

Experience

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  National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

  Aug 2009 - Jul 2014

  Provided resource management in the areas of budget, HR, travel, procurement, and contract administration to four laboratories and over 80 staff.Managed federal budgets totaling over $17M. Presented financial and personnel data to senior-level scientists to make high-level decisions for their laboratories. Proposed strategies to support programmatic needs while remaining within funding allocations.Served on various projects to develop initiatives including an agency-wide mentorship program for administrative staff and a two-year strategic plan for the branch. Show less

  • Administrative Officer

    Sept 2011 - Jul 2014

  • Administrative Technician

    Aug 2009 - Sept 2011
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  National Institute of Mental Health

  Jul 2014 - Oct 2020

  HR Liaison (Program Analyst)

  Served as primary contact and subject-matter expert on federal HR policy for the NIMH Intramural Research Program comprised of over 650 staff. Advised the Scientific Director and 22 senior-level managers on HR policy, workforce planning, and data analysis. Developed resources to disseminate policies and procedures in the form of instructional guides, checklists, templates, and SOPs. Revamped internal procedures through various projects to streamline administrative functions and increase efficiency and consistency across the organization. Show less

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  NIH Office of Human Resources

  Oct 2020 - now

  Program Manager (Management Analyst)

  Lead project team to collectively stand up a brand new, robust, highly visible survey program. Work alongside technical experts to conduct focus groups, consult various stakeholders, and develop content for an employee survey for all 40,000+ NIH staff.Partner with contacts from all 27 NIH Institutes/Centers to gauge customer needs, provide support, and obtain buy-in from key stakeholders.Manage project timelines, costs, and deliverables and update leadership on major milestones and program activities, providing recommendations on areas of improvement. Show less