Kathy Hanford

Responsible for assisting with the establishment of a new field office to include onboarding/in-processing while providing administrative support and guidance to over 100 employees. Managed and monitored the task for a Team of Program Analysts which consisted of a Lead Program Analyst, four (4) Program Analysts, and (2) Management Analysts. Collaborated with Judges, Attorneys, and Legal Assistants to provide support with pre-scheduling hearings and assist with various case load assignments.

Lead Program Analyst at Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals (2018-12 – 2019-07)

• Responsible for assisting with the establishment of a new field office to include onboarding/in-processing while providing administrative support and guidance to over 100 employees.
• Managed and monitored the task for a Team of Program Analysts which consisted of a Lead Program Analyst, four (4) Program Analysts, and (2) Management Analysts.
• Collaborated with Judges, Attorneys, and Legal Assistants to provide support with pre-scheduling hearings and assist with various case load assignments.
• Served as the Acting, Supervisory Program Analyst responsible for managing an annual budget of $15M, monitoring the workload and tasks of subordinates while conducting in-depth studies, reviews, evaluations and assessments.

Administrative Officer at Headquarters, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (2017-06 – 2018-12)

• Responsible for providing guidance and counsel on DOT and FMCSA regulations, property inventories, space, telecommunication services and assist with key functions in the areas of administration management, human resources, procurement, contract administration, property management, space management, security administration, training coordination, emergency evacuation, timekeeping, and data research.
• Scheduled new employee orientation, served as a timekeeper for 35 employees and a purchase card holder managing a $37M budget.
• Approved travel authorizations and provided training and guidance to staff on preparation of vouchers, per diem, and travel regulations.
• Initiated personnel documents regarding hiring/recruitment, reassignments, promotions, resignations, disciplinary actions, and awards.

Administrative Officer at Headquarters, Office of Personnel Management, Executive Office of the President (2015-11 – 2017-06)

• Responsible for proving administrative support to the individuals selected for the President’s Commission on White House Fellowship Program to include advice and communication with clear proposals, procedures, and decision points related to personnel, investigations, and overall Office of Personnel Management policies.
• Served as a Contracting Officer’s Representative and the office liaison responsible for travel, space management, logistics, procurement, event management, budget, contracting, background investigations, contracts, interagency agreements, purchase card transactions, and human resources.
• Conducted market research to evaluate contract sources while reviewing and approving statements of work to ensure vendor is within compliance and capable to support request of White House programs/events.
• Handled all sensitive documents and materials in a confidential manner while assigned as the point of contact for the Commissioners selected by the President to serve on the Fellowship Board.
• Maintained a working relationship with internal and external stakeholders to include the Office of Personnel Management, Federal Investigative Services, White House Security, and all military branches just to name a few.

Master’s degree - Public Administration - Strayer University (2013-06)

Master’s degree - Human Resources Management - Central Michigan University (2000-12)

Bachelor’s degree - Human Resources Administration - Saint Leo University (1999-06)