Sarah Forster
Aiken
Summary
Reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement and financial analysis. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Acquisition Officer
U.S. Army Cyber Command
09.2023 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
Director
Defense Contract Management Agency, DCMA St. Louis
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Rapidly instilled rigor into operations, resulting in a 10% On Time Delivery increase.
- Delivered a world-class developmental program featuring Army Acquisition senior leaders.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
Strategy and Policy Branch Chief
U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather data, identify issues, and deliver a revitalized Human Capital Strategic Plan.
- Rapidly expanded the Training With Industry Program from eight (8) to twenty-five (25) unique opportunities for Army officer professional development.
- Streamlined internal processes by implementing project management tools and techniques.
Executive Officer
Assistant Secretary Of The Army (ALT)
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Advised the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology) - ASA(ALT) - on Army acquisition issues.
- Facilitated policy implementation, assigned and coordinated actions across over 300 ASA(ALT) staff members and 12 Program Executive Offices.
- Expertly maintained ASA(ALT) readiness through daily interactions with Army Staff and Secretariat, other Service Acquisition Executives, Office of the Secretary of Defense, members of Congress, and industry leaders.
Career Manager
Human Resources Command
04.2014 - 04.2016
- Led the career assignment and professional development process for over 400 Army officers.
- Expertly facilitated the centralized promotion, command, and Senior Service College selection boards.
- Served as liaison between Human Resources Command, Acquisition Support Center, Department of the Army and supported Army commands.
Test and Evaluation Manager
U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center
05.2013 - 04.2014
- Served as organization lead for all Network Integrated Evaluation events across multiple tested systems.
- Led, planned, budgeted and managed developmental testing of multiple programs while garnering over $250K in cost efficiencies.
- Provided operational effectiveness recommendations on all tested items which reduced future technical risks in network architectures.
Assistant Product Manager (CREW Mounted Systems)
Product Manager (Electronic Warfare)
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Implemented a Duke system pure fleet strategy that realized a cost savings of $107M in procurement and an annual cost avoidance of over $9M in sustainment for the Army.
- Led a diverse team to develop multiple system software and firmware updates that resulted in increased force protection for the Warfighter.
- Successfully spearheaded reallocation planning and execution for over 10,000 CREW systems in support of the force reduction in Iraq.
Education
MBA - Masters of Business Administration
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA06.2019
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Missouri University of Science And Technology
Rolla, MO05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
United States Military Academy
West Point, NY06.2002
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Talent Acquisition
- Workforce Planning
- Program Oversight
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Team training and development
- Budgeting and Resource Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Budgeting and finance
Hobbies
Competitive Equestrian with a passion for Real Estate and Financial Planning.
Timeline
Senior Acquisition Officer
U.S. Army Cyber Command
09.2023 - Current
Director
Defense Contract Management Agency, DCMA St. Louis
07.2020 - 07.2023
Strategy and Policy Branch Chief
U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center
07.2019 - 07.2020
Executive Officer
Assistant Secretary Of The Army (ALT)
06.2016 - 04.2017
Career Manager
Human Resources Command
04.2014 - 04.2016
Test and Evaluation Manager
U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center
05.2013 - 04.2014
Assistant Product Manager (CREW Mounted Systems)
Product Manager (Electronic Warfare)
01.2011 - 01.2013
MBA - Masters of Business Administration
George Mason University
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Missouri University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
United States Military Academy
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