Melinda Tirado
Stafford
Summary
Strategic Human Resources and Program Management professional with 15 years of experience in the U.S. Army and Department of Defense. Expertise in developing programs for soldier and family well-being and organizational effectiveness. Skilled in financial oversight of multi-million dollar budgets and policy development. Effective leader and communicator with experience advising senior leadership and coordinating large-scale events. Holds an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Programs Advisor, G-1
United States Army Intelligence and Security Command
Fort Belvoir
03.2020 - Current
- Serve as the G-1 Budget Analyst for a budget exceeding $5 million, developing spend plans, preparing budgetary reports, and ensuring annual obligation benchmarks are met.
- Provide direct oversight of well-being and quality-of-life programs for 15 major subordinate commands.
- Develop, manage, and maintain key headquarters programs including Newcomer's Integration, Civilian Morale Fund (CMF), Wellness Program, and Soldier and Family Readiness Program.
- Act as the project lead for planning and executing command-level conferences and events, coordinating with vendors, special staff, and other DoD agencies.
- Serve as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for an enterprise service contract, verifying contractor performance and ensuring compliance with contract terms and specifications.
Human Resource Specialist (Performance Management), ACoS, G-1
United States Army Intelligence and Security Command
Fort Belvoir
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Served as the primary technical advisor for all INSCOM military and civilian awards programs, including those at the Department of Army, DoD, and Intelligence Community levels.
- Developed and launched the first-ever campaign program for all annual command-level awards to encourage employee recognition across the command.
- Acted as the INSCOM Congressional Actions Coordinator, formulating official responses for Congress, the White House, and other high-level inquiries on sensitive HR and policy issues.
Human Resource Specialist (Plans and Operations), ACoS, G-1
United States Army Intelligence and Security Command
Fort Belvoir
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Conducted strategic HR planning by analyzing personnel readiness data and developing creative solutions to improve HR operational alternatives.
- Prepared key readiness briefings for senior leadership, including the Commander’s Update Brief (CUB), Battle Update Brief (BUB), and Strategic Readiness Update (SRU).
- Served as the first Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the INSCOM Enterprise Administrative Support Contract, managing requirements for 30 Contract Manpower Equivalents (CMEs).
Human Resources Specialist (Military)
Department of Defense – Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
Fort Belvoir
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Managed the eligibility and processing for all medical officer special pay, bonuses, and service obligation contracts.
- Served as the Officer Strength Manager, analyzing authorization documents (TDA, JTD) to manage medical specialty assignments and fill critical vacancies.
- Managed the Joint Military Awards Program, conducting weekly awards boards, providing regulatory guidance, and ensuring quality control.
Human Resource Specialist (Military)
Department of the Army – 1st Battalion, Warrior Transition Brigade
Fort Belvoir
09.2012 - 05.2016
- Provided HR oversight for three subordinate companies, serving as the subject matter expert on all military personnel actions, policies, and systems (e.g., eMILPO, iPERMS, EDAS).
- Served as the Battalion Strength Manager, tracking gains/losses and managing personnel requisitions across Active Army, Reserve, and National Guard components.
- Acted as a Family Readiness Group (FRG) Leader, planning meetings and events, managing the annual budget, and addressing family well-being issues for service members.
Brigade Human Resources NCO / Strength Manager
United States Army – Warrior Transition Brigade
Bethesda
08.2011 - 09.2012
- Served as the Subject Matter Expert for the Brigade’s Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA), advising leadership on personnel distribution and utilization.
- Coordinated high-profile award ceremonies, including Purple Heart presentations, liaising with the Pentagon and the White House.
- Supervised a team of three contractors in daily personnel and administrative support operations.
Executive Administrative Assistant to the Deputy Commanding General
United States Army – 455th Military Police Detachment
Uniondale
08.2009 - 09.2011
- Coordinated over 200 conferences, ceremonies, and social events, arranging facilities, meals, and liaising with outside vendors and government officials.
- Formulated official responses on behalf of the Provost Marshal General to Iraqi Government Officials and other key leaders.
- Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal as a Specialist for exceptional performance in a senior-level role.
Education
Master of Science - Fashion Product Development
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Maryland University College
MD01-2019
Associate in General Studies -
University of Phoenix
AZ01-2012
Skills
- Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army (IPPS-A)
- General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS)
- Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE)
- Defense Travel System (DTS)
- Army Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2)
- Interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS)
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
- Soldier and Family Readiness Essentials
Certification
- Contract Officer Representative (COR)
- Force Management and Orientation Course (FMOC)
- Manpower and Force Management Course
Languages
Spanish, Intermediate
Timeline
Special Programs Advisor, G-1
United States Army Intelligence and Security Command
03.2020 - Current
Human Resource Specialist (Performance Management), ACoS, G-1
United States Army Intelligence and Security Command
09.2019 - 03.2020
Human Resource Specialist (Plans and Operations), ACoS, G-1
United States Army Intelligence and Security Command
06.2017 - 09.2019
Human Resources Specialist (Military)
Department of Defense – Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
06.2016 - 06.2017
Human Resource Specialist (Military)
Department of the Army – 1st Battalion, Warrior Transition Brigade
09.2012 - 05.2016
Brigade Human Resources NCO / Strength Manager
United States Army – Warrior Transition Brigade
08.2011 - 09.2012
Executive Administrative Assistant to the Deputy Commanding General
United States Army – 455th Military Police Detachment
08.2009 - 09.2011
Master of Science - Fashion Product Development
Academy of Art University
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Maryland University College
Associate in General Studies -
University of Phoenix