Sandra McCotter

Experienced program and operations professional with 16+ years supporting complex business operations, executive leadership, supplier performance, training programs, and cross-functional initiatives.

Current Project Management

Analyst at Huntington Ingalls Industries with hands-on responsibility for supplier assessments, onsite operational evaluation, metrics and executive reporting, stakeholder briefings, supplier-development recommendations, and end-to-end follow-through. Sole administrator for an external Supply Chain training portal supporting approximately 600 users, with responsibility for access approval, user support, training assistance, and SME/POC information. Trusted to work independently and communicate clear findings to leadership, NAVSEA, SUPSHIP, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Project Management Analyst - HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES – NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING - Newport News, VA

(2023-09)

• Independently manage assigned supplier-assessment activities from planning and onsite information gathering through analysis, stakeholder briefings, reporting, and follow-through.
• Conduct onsite supplier evaluations by asking questions, reviewing processes and documentation, observing operations, and assessing schedule performance, quality, production capability, staffing/capacity, and other performance risks.
• Gather and evaluate supplier information from onsite visits, supplier self-assessments, procurement specialists, audits, meetings, and supporting records; personally analyze findings to develop metrics and executive summaries.
• Present assessment findings, metrics, and development recommendations to suppliers and communicate results to management, senior leadership, NAVSEA, SUPSHIP, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate assessment schedules, participants, required documentation, meetings, scoring discussions, and follow-up activities across internal and external stakeholders.
• Document assessment outcomes and track corrective actions, POAMs, action items, and next steps using Excel, SharePoint, databases, and meeting documentation.
• Maintain continuing communication with suppliers after assessments to clarify findings, receive additional information, and support completion of required follow-up.
• Serve as sole administrator for the External Supply Chain Training Portal supporting approximately 600 external users; control and approve user access, maintain portal information, and resolve access and information issues.
• Provide training assistance and user support through email, phone, Teams, and other communication channels; maintain the database of SMEs and Points of Contact for each section.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for the External Supply Chain Training Program, supporting users and supplier representatives and maintaining accurate training information and records.

Administrative Functional Support 2 - HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES – NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING - Newport News, VA

(2016-09 - 2023-09)

• Provided high-level executive and business operations support to 16 leaders/managers, independently managing calendars, meetings, travel, expenses, correspondence, records, and confidential information.
• Coordinated information, schedules, documentation, and follow-through across leadership and internal organizations to keep operational priorities moving.
• Supported purchasing and administrative financial activities, including purchase orders, invoices, expenses, and related documentation.
• Supported onboarding and training activities and directed the work of interns to ensure assigned administrative work was completed accurately and on time.

Senior Executive Professional - Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters - Healthcare

Provided high-level administrative and executive support, coordinated business activities, maintained confidential information, and supported leaders, employees, and organizational operations.

Administrative Coordinator - Chase Brexton Healthcare - Healthcare

Provided high-level administrative and executive support, coordinated business activities, maintained confidential information, and supported leaders, employees, and organizational operations.

Senior Administrative Assistant - Baltimore Medical System - Healthcare

Provided high-level administrative and executive support, coordinated business activities, maintained confidential information, and supported leaders, employees, and organizational operations.