Experience

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  Internal revenue service

  Oct 1994 - Dec 1999

  Revenue officer (advisor)

  As a Revenue Officer (Advisor), I advised/consulted with Internal Revenue Service employees regarding highly specialized, technical federal tax collections issues. The performance of my duties required the ability to understand and interpret contracts, leases, will assignments deeds, mortgages. Trust etc. which might affect property rights, lien priorities, and the protection of the government's interest.

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  Internal revenue service

  Jun 2001 - Oct 2003

  Information technology specialist

  As an Information Technology Specialist in the System Development Division, Electronic Management System (EMS), I coordinated the efforts for tracking the implementation of approved change request.

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  Internal revenue service

  Jul 2009 - Jan 2010

  Information technology specialist (detail)

  As an Information Technology Specialist, Application Development, Submission Processing, I was charged with the delivery of the Certification and Accreditation of Modernized E-File and Business Objects (BOE). I played a major role in helping Submission Processing achieve one of its top priorities. – (the successful delivery of Modernized E-File Release 6.1 filing season 2009). Partnered with the MeF Project team and the BOE Project team to develop the Security Assessment & Authorization documentation and to mitigate security risks findings identified within the Security Risk Assessment. Coordinated the delivery of the documentation development required for Business Objects Enterprise (BOE) Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A), integrated into System Life Cycle artifact milestone and exiting requirements. Partnered with the business owners in the development of Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Publication 199 data risk categorization documentation, Privacy Impact Analysis, Security Risk Assessment, System Security Plan (SSP), and Information Technology Contingency Plan (ITCP).Served as the MeF Security Assessment & Authorization SME during the development of the BSAR, BSRR, and BSCR for BOE. Show less

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  Internal revenue service

  Jan 2011 - now

  As Technical Advisor to the Director, Demand Management Quality Assurance, I provide high -level technical expertise and strategic guidance to support the organization objectives.• Identify emerging technologies and trends that could impact the organization• Oversee major technical projects and initiatives, ensuring the align with the organizations goals and are delivered on time and within budget• Provide technical leadership and direction to project teams• Recommend solutions that can improve efficiency, productivity, and competitive advantage• Serve as a liaison between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders to ensure clear understanding and communications of technical concepts.• Assess and manager technical risks associated with projects and operations • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies• Ensure that all technical activities comply with relevant laws, regulations and industry standards• Monitor expenditures and justify budgetary needs to the executive team.• Drive innovation within the organization by encouraging creative problem – solving and the adoption of new technologies/processes. Show less As Chief, Program Project Management, Section 9, I lead a team of Project Management resources following repeatable standards for implementation of New and Operation & Maintenance projects/programs following the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) while providing Governance oversight. Governance identifies the decisions, rights, and accountability necessary to track and achieve desired results. The goal of the Applications Development Governance is to maximize delivery by ensuring deliverables are on target and risks and issues are managed.Areas of Focus• Governance Process Oversight• System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Support/PM Optimization using an Agile mythology.• Program/Project Support• Resource Management• Application Development Portfolio of Work• Enterprise Lifecycle.Direct the Project delivery using a tailoring approach and provide System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) guidance for project planning & supporting artifacts.Using an iterative approach, lead a team which manage a Governance process for project software development that focuses on continuous releases and incorporating customer feedback with every iteration.Provide directions to PM while guiding the project in development of the Project Management Plan (PMP-S), Program Management Plan (PrMP). (ELC)Inspect all project work products and deliverables at Milestone Readiness Review (MRR) to determine whether requirements are met. (ELC) Show less As Chief of Safeguards State Review Team, I led a team of Safeguards Disclosure Enforcement Specialists (DES), and other computer security staff in the review of logical security controls, protecting the flow of Tax Information (FTI) throughout the agency. Led reviews of State agency IT systems and authorized contractors/subcontractors receiving tax information to determine if Tax Information is properly safeguarded in accordance with Section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code and Publication 1075.Led an effort to protect Federal Tax Information (FTI) data by verifying and ensuring data is being used appropriately after it is entrusted to a diverse assortment of 300 agencies.Advised agencies on the efficacy of their corrective actions and provides guidance via the technical inquiry process. Show less As a Information Technology Specialist, I am responsible for providing oversight in ensuring FISMA Compliance and security throughout the lifecycle of the division’s information systems and other information assets. I deliver the Small Business Self Employment information security program and in accordance with the framework guidance of FISMA including; information assurance policy, security awareness, risk management and consulting, vulnerability management, and incident response activities. As a result of my efforts, SBSE, Technology Solutions consistently reports a 100% compliance rate for SBSE FISMA reportable activities. Show less As the Acting Manager, W&I, BPX Return Review Program (RRP) PMO, I lead a group a Management Program Analyst in the delivery of an integrated and unified application that is cross-functional and will enhance IRS capabilities to detect, resolve, and prevent criminal and civil tax non-compliance. Provided leadership to a team of employees whom executed the oversight of the business aspect of the project, using the approved Enterprise Life Cycle (ELC) process.Lead a team which serves as the business governance lead to ensure that issues were captured and addressed via the escalation process (Governance Advisory Council and Customer Requirements Board).Provided leadership to my team, ensuring that the proper security artifacts were developed and maintained for systems while in production and in the development phase (followed the ELC process)Provided leadership in the development of the Transition Management Plan (TMP), which documents the receiving organizations’ readiness for business use, operations, and maintenance of the modernized capabilities being delivered by Return Review Program (RRP) Show less

  • Acting, Technical Advisor to Director, Delivery Management Quality Assurance (Detail)

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Chief, Program Project Management

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Chief, Safeguards State Review Team (Detail)

    Nov 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Chief, Acquisition Branch, Acquisition Support Section II

    Nov 2018 - Dec 2022

  • Information Technology Security Specialist

    May 2005 - Nov 2018

  • Program Manager (Detail)

    Jan 2011 - May 2012