Chelsea Novelli
Ashburn
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Project Management Office (PMO) Lead with deep expertise supporting Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) initiatives and enterprise-level project management across Department of the Navy (DoN) programs. Demonstrated success leading Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) management, personnel onboarding/offboarding, and operational support for high-visibility task orders, with a strong focus on risk management, compliance, and process optimization. Skilled in navigating complex onboarding workflows, including system access provisioning, physical access coordination, and administration of onboarding and compliance documentation such as security forms, non-disclosure agreements, training certifications, and account authorization requests. Excel at troubleshooting Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and IT access issues to ensure rapid employee enablement and mission continuity. Recognized for maintaining organized and compliant documentation through SharePoint oversight, project trackers, and SOP development. Serve as a trusted liaison and primary point of contact for Navy Financial Management and Reporting (FMR) teams and COR stakeholders, facilitating timely communication, audit coordination, and seamless project execution. Adept at streamlining administrative workflows, conducting employee training, and driving continuous improvement across PMO operations to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Change Management Specialist II Delivery/ PMO Lead
CGI
02.2023 - 08.2025
- Acted as primary liaison between FIP IV PMO and Navy's financial management team, enhancing stakeholder engagement.
- Led PMO functions for CGI's four Financial Improvement Plan IV (FIP IV) task orders, aligning with PMI standards.
- Reviewed and submitted contract data requirements lists (CDRLs), including risk register and key performance indicator (KPI) reports, to ensure compliance and project alignment.
- Streamlined PMO operations by enhancing documentation management and process coordination across all task orders.
- Maintained FIP IV PMO SharePoint site, updating documentation and standard operating procedures to enhance knowledge management and accessibility.
- Coordinated messaging through PMO inbox to ensure timely communication and effective issue resolution among stakeholders.
- Managed onboarding and offboarding processes, overseeing Pentagon escort access and government furnished equipment (GFE) coordination.
- Processed system authorization access requests (SAARs) and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to ensure cybersecurity compliance.
Mother/ Family
Started Family
12.2017 - 12.2022
Sourcer
JobSpring Partners
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Sourced unique skillsets for Microsoft Team, targeting candidates with expertise in C#, .NET, and QA Automation.
- Sourced candidates for Network Infrastructure Team, focusing on Linux/Windows administration and DevOps skills.
- Specialized in sourcing candidates for tech staffing in full-time and temporary roles within the National Capital Region (NCR).
- Identified, screened, and vetted candidate qualifications to support recruitment efforts.
- Performed phone interviews to confirm qualifications prior to recruiters and program managers.
- Delivered daily, weekly, and monthly metrics on candidate identification and interview initiation with recruiters and program managers.
- Searched various job site locations to identify qualified candidates for specific job requisitions.
Integrated Research and Sourcing Analyst
Resolvit
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Sourced candidates with specific technical skills and roles to meet hiring needs.
- Identified and recommended qualified candidates efficiently to support recruitment goals.
- Screened and vetted the competence of candidates against a technical job description.
- Collaborated with technical recruiters and account managers to identify qualified candidates using job listing applications.
- Supported recruitment efforts at RESOLVIT by sourcing qualified candidates.
Executive Assistant
Resolvit
Tysons Corner
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Processed intake and onboarding training for new employees on HR policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with HR to update and maintain office policies.
- Utilized various office software, including email and spreadsheets, to enhance operational efficiency.
- Completed and processed offboarding paperwork for departing employees.
- Managed filing and maintenance of both digital and physical employee files.
- Provided administrative support to VP and CEO, including recruitment and HR metrics tracking.
- Oversaw marketing planning and execution of quarterly company-wide meetings in multiple cities.
- Coordinated client and manager meetings, along with training sessions for employee conferences.
Manager
Osteria Marzano
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Managed 30 employees, overseeing daily, monthly, and special event operations to ensure smooth workflows.
- Reduced and controlled expenses by creating a new inventory system.
- Served as a coach and mentor to junior team members, fostering employee relations and culture.
- Conducted routine interviews for server applicants in accordance with hiring procedures.
- Executed integrated marketing and advertising campaigns across multiple media channels, enhancing brand visibility.
- Executed integrated marketing and advertising campaign across multiple media channels.
- Promoted and marketed the company to increase customer attendance and awareness.
- Provided detailed records of daily sales data, metrics and trends to executive leadership.
Behavioral Therapist
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc.
12.2014 - 03.2015
- Followed and implemented behavior plans to increase client’s cognitive skills.
- Redirected and eliminated undesirable behaviors.
- Followed and implemented behavior plans to increase client’s cognitive skills.
- Redirected and eliminated undesirable behaviors.
- Documented meeting minutes and lesson notes to provide clear guidance for therapists in implementing treatment strategies.
Intern
Kent Count Behavior and Mental Health
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Organized and maintained electronic and paper files to ensure easy access and proper documentation.
- Recorded session notes in a discrete manner.
- Participated in sessions with clients ranging from 5 to 70 years old.
- Drafted reports and correspondence from dictation and handwritten notes to facilitate clear communication.
- Managed correspondence by making copies, sending faxes, and handling all incoming and outgoing communications.
Server
Lebanese Taverna
05.2012 - 08.2012
Administrative Assistant
Virginia Theological Seminary
05.2009 - 08.2011
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Psychology
Washington College
Chestertown, MD05.2013
Skills
- Audit response coordination
- SAARS processing
- Cybersecurity awareness and compliance
- Cybersecurity and DOD security requirements
- DOD cybersecurity training platforms
- Project management skills
- PMO leadership skills
- Stakeholder engagement and BSO collaboration
- Process improvement and administrative efficiency strategies
- Government procurement and compliance strategies
- DOD and DON financial management support
- Contract data requirements list (CDRL) management
- KPI and performance tracking
- GFE and NMCI coordination
- Help desk and IT support
- Microsoft Teams and Outlook
- SharePoint administration
- TASS administration
- System authorization access requests (SAARS)
- IT disciplines expertise
- Application knowledge
- Records management expertise
- Policy adherence
- Process improvement and administrative efficiency strategies
- Training and onboarding support services
- Records management expertise
- Policy adherence
Certification
- Cyber Security Awareness Challenge
- System Authorization Access Request (SAAR) Process Training
- NMCI & GFE Troubleshooting Training
- In process of PMP Certification
Tools And Software
- Microsoft Office Suites
- Nautilus Virtual Desktop (NVD)
- ITD Ticketing System
- Outlook
- GAL
- SharePoint
Skills Summary - Technical Skills
PMO & Project Controls: CDRL management; Risk Registers; Integrated Master Schedules (IMS); KPI & PMR reporting; Audit Response (FIAR) support; SOP development; process improvement.
DoD Systems & Access Management: SAAR processing; TASS; NMCI account provisioning & troubleshooting; GFE coordination; Pentagon access processing; cybersecurity compliance documentation.
Systems & Tools: SharePoint administration; Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); Microsoft Teams; Outlook & GAL; Nautilus Virtual Desktop (NVD); ITD Ticketing Systems.
Compliance & Governance: DoD/DoN financial management support; audit coordination; government procurement compliance; documentation control; records management.
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Industry Experience
- Federal-Department of Defense
- Navy
Timeline
Change Management Specialist II Delivery/ PMO Lead
CGI
02.2023 - 08.2025
Mother/ Family
Started Family
12.2017 - 12.2022
Sourcer
JobSpring Partners
07.2017 - 12.2017
Integrated Research and Sourcing Analyst
Resolvit
04.2017 - 07.2017
Executive Assistant
Resolvit
09.2016 - 07.2017
Manager
Osteria Marzano
08.2015 - 09.2016
Behavioral Therapist
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc.
12.2014 - 03.2015
Intern
Kent Count Behavior and Mental Health
09.2012 - 04.2013
Server
Lebanese Taverna
05.2012 - 08.2012
Administrative Assistant
Virginia Theological Seminary
05.2009 - 08.2011
Bachelor’s Degree - Psychology
Washington College