Maria Felton

• Led financial coordination across multiple implementing agencies to drive enterprise-wide case closure strategies.
• Advised senior leadership on financial risks and system inefficiencies impacting program performance.
• Spearheaded initiatives aligned with Executive Order 14268 to enhance accountability and accelerate financial outcomes.
• Designed centralized workflow systems to improve operational efficiency and interagency coordination.
• Facilitated executive-level briefings with data-driven insights for strategic decision-making support.
• Identified systemic financial bottlenecks, implementing corrective strategies for improved reconciliation performance.
• Streamlined financial workflows and tracking systems to enhance accuracy and accessibility.
• Coordinated executive stakeholder meetings to align strategic objectives and foster collaboration.

• Directed financial oversight for $13.4 billion international FMS portfolio, ensuring strategic and regulatory alignment.
• Recovered $143 million in unliquidated funds, optimizing financial performance and reallocating resources.
• Developed financial tracking tools that enhanced transparency and executive visibility across programs.
• Led financial reconciliation efforts to strengthen audit readiness and compliance across multiple systems.
• Mentored staff, building team capability in financial analysis, reporting, and compliance.
• Partnered with program leadership to align financial strategies with mission objectives.
• Streamlined financial reporting processes, delivering timely and accurate insights.
• Coordinated audit readiness efforts to ensure compliance and maintain transparency.
• Analyzed financial data for F-35 Program budgeting and forecasting processes.

• Delivered advanced financial analysis for multi-billion-dollar defense programs.
• Led reconciliation initiatives across CCAR and DFAS systems, improving data accuracy.
• Identified financial discrepancies and strengthened internal controls through effective solutions.
• Supported audit readiness initiatives to ensure compliance with federal financial standards.
• Collaborated with leadership to refine financial reporting processes and decision-making frameworks.
• Contributed to process improvements, increasing efficiency and reducing reporting delays.
• Processed funding and reporting data for timely financial insights.
• Reconciled financial systems, enhancing overall data accuracy.

• Managed financial and acquisition planning for $95 million contract portfolio.
• Ensured compliance with DSCA policies while supporting strategic execution of FMS programs.
• Coordinated stakeholder efforts to align financial and operational objectives.
• Identified process inefficiencies and recommended improvements to enhance program performance.
• Supported case closure and financial reporting initiatives, ensuring timely resolution.
• Monitored regulations to maintain compliance with industry standards.
• Assisted in finalizing case documentation for effective resolutions.
• Streamlined communication among stakeholders to align expectations.

• Strengthened financial controls and documentation processes for improved compliance and efficiency.
• Oversaw execution of contracts, ensuring adherence to acquisition standards.
• Led a team of 3 analysts, enhancing operational efficiency and quality of deliverables.
• Assisted in resolution of 41 FMS cases, ensuring timely processing.
• Supported audit readiness initiatives and fulfilled financial reporting requirements.
• Provided analytical support to facilitate leadership decision-making.
• Supervised project task execution, guiding a team of 3 members effectively.
• Managed financial oversight of multiple FMS cases, ensuring reconciliation.

• Led asset management initiatives tracking over $7.6 million in federal assets.
• Developed standard operating procedures enhancing accountability and reporting accuracy.
• Analyzed asset data to identify discrepancies and streamline tracking systems.
• Coordinated stakeholder engagement ensuring regulatory compliance across processes.
• Monitored operational procedures to minimize inefficiencies and enhance effectiveness.
• Managed over 10,000 assets ensuring optimal utilization and availability.

Supported audit readiness and reconciliation processes to strengthen compliance.

Enhanced tracking systems delivering real-time insights into asset performance.