Linda Moore
Woodbridge
Summary
Results-driven Senior Administrative Specialist with the Institute for Defense Analyses, skilled in strategic planning and data governance. Achieved a 15% efficiency improvement through process automation while conducting quantitative research and cost analysis. Proven leader in stakeholder engagement and compliance, adept at utilizing Tableau and Microsoft Office Suite for impactful decision support.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Administrative Specialist
Institute for Defense Analyses
Alexandria
01.2004 - 01.2025
- Conduct quantitative research and cost analysis to support specific financial decision-making for the Cost Analysis and Research Division (CARD), such as budget allocation and resource optimization.
- Prepare and refine technical reports, research findings, and statistical summaries for government sponsors, focusing on areas such as cost trends, resource allocation, and compliance assessment.
- Develop data visualization models to identify cost trends, inefficiencies, and resource allocation opportunities.
- Collaborate with analysts and researchers to compile, cleanse, and interpret financial data.
- Support compliance and risk assessment initiatives, ensuring alignment with defense regulations.
- Streamline research methodologies through automation and workflow enhancements, improving efficiency by 15%.
Administrative Specialist (Contract)
Temporary Solutions, Inc.
Alexandria
01.2004 - 01.2025
- Managed and maintained academic research data for the Project Management Master’s Program, ensuring accuracy in research documentation.
- Assisted in developing the George Washington University’s Project Management website, improving access to research publications and analysis tools.
- Conducted data reconciliation and budget tracking, ensuring compliance with funding policies.
Executive Assistant
American Society for Microbiology
Washington
01.2004 - 01.2025
- Supported the Director and Marketing Manager with executive-level administrative functions, including scheduling and documentation.
- Conducted market research and statistical analysis for advertising and journal publication performance.
- Organized conferences and high-profile meetings, managing vendor contracts and event coordination.
Administrative Specialist (71L)
US Army
Washington
07.1981 - 02.1991
- Managed and maintained academic research data for the Project Management Master’s Program, ensuring accuracy in research documentation.
- Assisted in developing George Washington University’s Project Management website, improving access to research publications and analysis tools.
- Conducted data reconciliation and budget tracking, ensuring compliance with funding policies.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Project Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06.2025
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Acquisition & Contract Management
Strayer University
Fredericksburg, VA09.2023
Skills
- Leadership & Team Development
- Strategic Planning & Process Optimization
- Budget & Financial Strategy
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Stakeholder & Executive Engagement
- Data Governance & Decision Support
- Change Management & Process Automation
- Event Planning & Logistics Coordination
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Concur
- Financial Force
- Empire
- Microsoft Project
- Smartsheet
- Asana
- Tableau
- Power BI
- SharePoint
- DocuSign
Clearance
Active Secret Clearance
Technical Proficiencies
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), Concur, Financial Force, Empire, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Asana, Tableau, Power BI, SharePoint, DocuSign
Timeline
Senior Administrative Specialist
Institute for Defense Analyses
01.2004 - 01.2025
Administrative Specialist (Contract)
Temporary Solutions, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2025
Executive Assistant
American Society for Microbiology
01.2004 - 01.2025
Administrative Specialist (71L)
US Army
07.1981 - 02.1991
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Project Management
Capella University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Acquisition & Contract Management
Strayer University
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