Fernando Soto
Burke
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Financial Management Analyst with expertise in contract oversight, information technology, and internal controls. Experienced in procurement, IT project management, and audit compliance. Adept at risk mitigation, financial analysis, and ensuring regulatory adherence. Strong communicator with a track record of improving processes and ensuring operational efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office Automation Clerk
Department of Education
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Assisted colleagues with various administrative tasks, contributing to a positive work environment and improved team performance.
- Enhanced communication within the team through effective organization of meetings, events, and correspondence.
- Cataloged and managed department records and files for prompt and efficient retrieval.
- Reduced clerical errors with meticulous attention to detail in data entry tasks and document management.
Financial Management Analyst
Department Of Education
06.2021 - Current
- Managed multiple internal audits as an Audit Liaison Officer (ALO) and specialist, ensuring compliance with internal controls.
- Ensured timely corrective action follow-ups, reviewing closure documentation in collaboration with senior leadership.
- Conducted data integrity checks, identifying and escalating duplicate or missing refund data.
- Successfully completed multiple IT security compliance exercises, including Authority to Operate (ATO) reviews, Contingency Plan Testing (CPT), and Incident Response Plan Testing (IRPT).
- Identified control deficiencies in process maps, providing recommendations for improvement.
- Developed and implemented multiple contractual documents such as Performance Work Statements (PWS) and Statements of Work (SOWS)
Education
Master of Arts - International Security
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Government And International Relations
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05-2019
Skills
- Contract negotiation and award processes
- Procurement planning and execution
- Invoice review and approval
- Agile/Scrum implementation
- IT system implementation and operational support
- A-123 Appendix C compliance and reporting
- A-123 Appendix A compliance and process mapping
- Contract technical writing and documentation management
- Strategic planning
- Compliance testing and contingency planning
Certification
Level I and II Contract Office Representative
COSO Internal Controls Certified
Scrum Master Certified
Timeline
Financial Management Analyst
Department Of Education
06.2021 - Current
Office Automation Clerk
Department of Education
09.2019 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - International Security
George Mason University
Bachelor of Arts - Government And International Relations
George Mason University
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