ELOM EDOH
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Senior Program Analyst with 8+ years of experience managing complex federal programs, conducting cost/financial analysis, and leading cross-functional teams in client-service environments. Proven expertise in strategic planning, risk management, budget tracking, and executive briefing development for federal agencies (CDC, SBA, U.S. Department of Education). Adept at managing program lifecycles from concept to completion, coordinating with diverse stakeholders—including international partners—and delivering high-quality analytical products under tight deadlines. Seeking to apply program management rigor, financial acumen, and federal compliance experience to support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Security Cooperation missions at Booz Allen Hamilton.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Analyst / Federal Grants Specialist
Indiana Department of Education
06.2022 - Current
- Manage $80M+ federal grant portfolio: track costs, forecast variances, evaluate ROI, and provide decision-support analysis to senior leadership on resource allocation and program performance
- Serve as primary point of contact for 50+ district administrators, 20+ agency staff, and external partners; coordinate policy implementation, compliance reporting, and urgent action items across functional areas
- Develop and maintain SOPs and live financial trackers in Excel/SharePoint to streamline workflows, reduce allocation errors by 95%, and enable real-time monitoring of program costs, schedules, and deliverables
- Prepare executive-level briefings, policy memos, and State Board presentations on grant allocation, waiver eligibility, and program outcomes—ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to federal guidelines
- Lead strategic planning initiatives: provided legislative recommendations on waiver eligibility, analyzed program risks/opportunities, and designed corrective action frameworks to improve school performance metrics
- Coordinate logistics for high-stakes meetings: prepare agendas, compile briefing materials, document minutes, and distribute follow-up action items to ensure accountability and continuity
Public Policy Fellow – Leadership for Educational Equity
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Led 9-month cross-sector study on youth apprenticeships: managed project timelines, coordinated stakeholder input from manufacturing/tech/finance sectors, and delivered final report with strategic recommendations to foundation and agency partners
- Partnered with data consultant Resultant to develop statewide internship dashboard; managed workflow coordination, document version control, and final deliverable approval process
- Authored policy briefs and presented research findings to statewide education partners, demonstrating ability to translate complex analysis into actionable executive communications
Disaster Recovery / Federal Grants & Policy Specialist
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Supported executive leadership in managing $10M emergency loan program: tracked disbursements, prepared status reports, and coordinated urgent action items across legal, finance, and operations teams
- Reviewed files to detect and address fraud prior to funding issuance, communicating with banks and saving millions in improper payments—demonstrating risk management and quality assurance capabilities
- Trained 5+ employees monthly on federal protocols and customer service standards, building team capacity in a high-volume, client-service environment
Policy and Program Fellow
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Supported $200M annual budget preparation for Office on Smoking and Health: tracked expenditures, analyzed variances, and provided cost-performance insights to senior management
- Developed and maintained publication database using Global Tobacco Surveillance System (GTSS) data across 25+ countries; ensured metadata accuracy, version control, and timely delivery of analytic products to leadership
- Collaborated with senior scientists and program directors on evidence-based policy recommendations; drafted regulatory language and coordinated interagency review cycles
- Contributed to peer-reviewed publication (Health & Place Journal): conducted research, managed data in SharePoint, edited technical documents, and prepared briefing materials for executive review
Education
Master of Science - Data Science
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05-2027
Master of Public Administration - Management & Finance
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05-2020
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
University of Georgia
Athens, GA12-2013
Skills
- Program Management (Concept to Completion)
- Cost & Financial Analysis
- Strategic Planning & Risk Management
- Executive Briefing & Report Development
- Stakeholder Coordination (Federal & International)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Outlook)
- Data-Driven Decision Support
- Process Improvement & SOP Development
- Secret Clearance Eligible
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, variance analysis) PowerPoint (executive briefing design) Word (contractual/technical document drafting) Outlook (calendar/task management) Teams (virtual collaboration)
- Data & Systems: SharePoint (document/workflow management) SQL, Tableau, Power BI, SAS, R (for performance metric analysis)
- Program Tools: Budget tracking, cost analysis, risk registers, SOP development, briefing authoring, data call response
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Clearance: Eligible for Secret security clearance; no disqualifying factors; committed to obtaining required clearance promptly
- International Experience: B.A. in International Affairs; professional French proficiency; experience managing cross-national datasets (GTSS) and coordinating with diverse stakeholders
- Federal Acumen: Direct experience supporting federal agencies with compliance, reporting, budget management, and executive operations
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills; experienced drafting documents for executive leadership, state boards, Congressional-ready briefings, and peer-reviewed publication
- Adaptability: Proven ability to manage competing priorities, tight deadlines, and evolving client requirements with minimal supervision
Timeline
Program Analyst / Federal Grants Specialist
Indiana Department of Education
06.2022 - Current
Public Policy Fellow – Leadership for Educational Equity
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
09.2021 - 05.2022
Disaster Recovery / Federal Grants & Policy Specialist
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
09.2020 - 08.2021
Policy and Program Fellow
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
09.2018 - 05.2020
Master of Public Administration - Management & Finance
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
University of Georgia
Master of Science - Data Science
Indiana University