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Sadia Kates ... Sr. Financial Analyst at AECOM International Development ... Washington D.C. Metro Area ... International Trade and Development

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Sadia Kates 1st Sadia Kates Sr. Financial Analyst at AECOM International Development Washington D.C. Metro AreaInternational Trade and Development Current AECOM International Development Previous AECOM International Development, General Dynamics - IT, SRA International Education The George Washington University 500+ connectionsSend a messageEndorseMore options Relationship Contact Info Connected 11 seconds ago Background Summary • Subject Matter Expert, a native of Somali speaker with 21 years of language and cultural experience. Sadia’s skills & experience are in the area of; International Relations, Financial Analyst, Politics of the Horn of Africa. Sadia has performed a numerous research and analysis in the area of information in support of strategic communications effort & money laundering operations. Sadia has monitored and interpreted in foreign media outlets from print, radio, video & internet. • Sadia is currently working at a large US Government Defense Contractor as a Senior Financial Analyst. She has 12 years of experience in this field. Her skills include in the area of, US Federal Accounting Regulations, Project Control, Cost Analyst, AR, Unbilled Analysis, Monthly Revenue Recognition, and Project Evaluation for Profitability, Sub-contractors Analysis & Project Set-up for all types of contracts (T&M, CPFF, FFP, FPLOE) with the appropriate revenue formula. Sadia participated in the past with DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency). • Sadia has worked in the past with USAID (United States Agency for International Development). Sadia has also done a research on AFRICOM (United States of Africa Command) such as, the Mission's benefit to African member countries and the competition between African countries that want to be the host of AFRICOM. Sadia has a Bachelors Degree in International Relations, Foreign Policies & NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations). Specialties:• Deltek & Costpoint. • Cognos & Impromptu Reporting. • Sharepoint & Vision. • Microsoft Excel. • Microsoft Word. • Microsoft Outlook. Experience Senior Financial Analyst AECOM International Development April 2012 – Present (2 years) (Open)1 recommendation Louay N. Louay N. Analytical Data Support Sadia has a great work ethic.View Senior Analyst AECOM International Development January 2011 – April 2012 (1 year 4 months) General Dynamics - ITSenior Financial Analyst General Dynamics - IT March 2010 – December 2010 (10 months) Costpoint Conversion to Oracle! SRA InternationalSenior Financial Analyst SRA International November 2007 – February 2010 (2 years 4 months) Chenega Federal SystemsSenior Financial Analyst Chenega Federal Systems November 2006 – November 2007 (1 year 1 month) Northrop Grumman Information SystemsCost Analyst Northrop Grumman Information Systems March 2003 – November 2006 (3 years 9 months) ICF InternationalAccount Assistant ICF International February 2002 – March 2003 (1 year 2 months) USAID (Agency for International Development)Secretary of Management & Director's Office USAID (Agency for International Development) October 1988 – January 1991 (2 years 4 months) Skills & Endorsements Top Skills 63Analysis 32Deltek 29International Relations 28Government 22Costpoint 20Financial Analysis 20SharePoint 17Defense 15Policy 14Security Clearance Sadia also knows about... 14Government Contracting 13Managerial Finance 13Budgets 11Proposal Writing 10DoD 9Financial Reporting 8Negotiation 8Africa 7Management 7Finance 6Government Procurement 6Project Planning 6Contract Management 5Risk Management 5Military See 25+ Languages English Full professional proficiency Somali Native or bilingual proficiency Education The George Washington University The George Washington University Government Cost Accounting 2004 – 2004 Mary Washington University Bachelor of Liberal Studies, International Relations 1998 – 2000 Honors & Awards Additional Honors & Awards HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS: • Award - Employee Recognition – Northrop Grumman/Information Technology. • Scholarship - Mary Washington University. • Internship to Stafford University – United Kingdom – Germanna Community College. • Award - FSN (Foreign Service National) – USAID. Recommendations Received (1)Given (1) Peter, would you like to recommend Sadia? Recommend Sadia Senior Financial Analyst AECOM International Development Louay N. Louay N. Analytical Data Support Sadia has a great work ethic. January 9, 2013, Louay worked with Sadia at AECOM International Development ConnectionsShared (3) Gregg PavittGregg Pavitt1st International Public Financial Management Expert Melvin FooteMelvin Foote1st President at Constituency for Africa Mark D. Bardini, Ph.D.Mark D. 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