Richard Baker
@richardbaker
Experienced federal financial management and program analyst driving audit-ready compliance.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Financial Management & Program Analyst with 15+ years of progressive federal service across Navy and DoD organizations, focused on improving fiscal accountability and program efficiency. I serve as an SME to senior leadership and have managed large GCPC/GTCC/GPC programs, audits, and training initiatives.
My experience includes APC/Level 5 AOPC responsibilities, budget execution using systems such as N-ERP, STARS-FL, CFMS, SABRS, and DDRS, and resolving unmatched disbursements and procurement issues. I have developed SOPs, delivered onboarding and refresher training, and led program and process improvements that strengthened compliance with FAR, DFARS, NMCARS, NAVSUP, and Navy policy.
I bring proven skills in audit and compliance (PPMAP, PMAP, triannual reviews), data analysis, and leadership support, and I consistently prepare audit-ready records, brief senior executives, and represent command leadership at meetings and briefings.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Program Analyst
NAVFAC Southeast
Aug 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Serve as Agency Program Coordinator for the NAVFAC SE Government-wide purchase card program, enforcing policy compliance, conducting audits to detect misuse, and delivering training that improved program accountability and audit readiness.
Financial Management Analyst
Commander Navy Region Southeast
Dec 2020 - Aug 2022 (1 year 8 months)
Managed GCPC program execution, training, and monthly audits for multiple hierarchies supporting 31 cardholders and 25 approving officials, resolving unmatched disbursements and improving reconciliation processes.
Financial Management Analyst
Commander Navy Region Mid-Atlantic
Jan 2015 - Jan 2020 (5 years)
Served as Level 5 APC for GCPC supporting dozens of cardholders and AOs, conducted monthly audits, reconciled disbursements, and directed budget execution and performance reporting for port operations across the SE U.S. and Caribbean.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UBUniversity of South Carolina Beaufort
Coursework Completed, Undeclared/General Coursework
Completed coursework at the University of South Carolina Beaufort focusing on relevant subjects for financial management and program analysis.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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