introduction to a former federal it auditor

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Alina J. Johnson © 2019 - 2020
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2. reputation
I am willing and able to testify
before the U.S. Congress in a
public hearing to restore my
reputation.
Alina J. Johnson © 2019 - 2020
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3. Seeking professional audit work
in the Detroit area
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4. Professional IT Auditor
with recent internal audit training and
6 years of expertise gained at the
supreme audit institution of the U.S.
government, now seeking auditing
work in metro or downtown Detroit
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5. Present: Accomplishments
• 2018 – Present: Earning CPE auditing credits for activities and
training with Detroit IIA
• Familiar with updated professional auditing standards and global
auditing practices and trends
• Actively participated in community-led and enabled event and
activities surrounding the Ford development of the Michigan Central
Depot Train Station (MCS) in Detroit
• Developed a community-focused challenge proposal grant for smart mobility
solutions in the Greater Corktown area (Sept. – Oct. 2019)
• Panelist/Led a Ford Mobility City: One community working session for inclusive
mobility (Aug. 6, 2019)
• Television and print interviews with local reporters include -
• August 14, 2018: https://detne.ws/2MGmoM5
• September 28, 2018: https://bit.ly/2DAlv7s
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6. Past: Accomplishments (July 2010 – June 2016)
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• GAO is the supreme audit institution for the United States, and the investigative arm of the U.S.
Congress known as the Congressional Watchdog. International, federal, state, and tribal auditors
look to GAO Analysts to provide standards for internal controls and financial, performance,
regulatory, compliance, and accountability audits to improve efficiency and effectiveness; achieve
costs savings; and to promote revenue enhancement and knowledge transfer for the governing
and management auditing community worldwide.
• I am a former STEM scholar from the University of Michigan School of Information and School of
Management with degrees in Business Administration and Information Science, specializing in
Information Economics, Management, and Policy.
• As a GAO IT Analyst (Federal IT Auditor), my contributions helped to improve the performance and
ensure the accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people by
providing the Congress with timely information that is objective, fact-based, nonpartisan, non-
ideological, fair, and balanced. On various teams as an IT Team Analyst, I performed complex work
to build the government’s capacity to effectively and efficiently manage complex budgets in excess
of millions of dollars expended annually; sorted and controlled disparate and unintegrated data
and information; and my contributions helped to modernize antiquated technologies with the goal
of providing a return on investment for the U.S. federal government.
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7. Past: Accomplishments (July 2010 – June 2016)
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12. GAO Recognition
Results-based awards and commendations (FY2011 – FY2016)
Met every semi- and annual performance based compensation (PBC) award, meeting and exceeding every competency
target. No negative performance reviews from GAO management. Received last PBC in March 2016. Also, received other
merit awards annually and met CPE professional auditing requirements.
GAO Results through Teamwork award, Comptroller General/Executive committee recognition for “planning and
implementation of an enterprise criteria tool” for use in teams at the agency to conduct performance and financial audits.
GAO Team Excellence award, as a result of a financial accomplishment (benefit) of $309,157,190 funding reduction. Inclusion
as having met 3 information technology-centric performance goals from the GAO strategic plan.
- Assess efforts to strengthen the protection of the nation’s and federal government’s critical infrastructure and systems
(Goal 2.1.7).
- Assess the government’s planning, implementation, and use of IT to improve performance and modernize federal
programs and operations
(Goal3.3.6).
- Review the collection, dissemination, and quality of federal information (Goal 3.3.7).
GAO IT Diversity Speaker, Colorblindness: Diversity in Hiring presentation.
GAO Comptroller General Innovator award and recognition for “cost-saving timeliness contributions towards engagement
efficiencies”.
GAO International Fellows Presenter on Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).
Participant/Speaker at the GAO U.S. Comptroller General’s Education Advisory Panel. Regularly notified my alma mater of
opportunities for internships at the agency.
GAO Special Act award, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) report “for sustained initiative, teamwork,
analysis, and time devoted to meeting deadlines during a government assessment of federal information security”.
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13. GAO Accolades
FY14 Contributor: Budget Justification
Review for congressional
appropriators
Governmentwide information
security assessment
I worked at GAO as an IT Analyst from July 2010 to June 2016 and earned
many awards and recognition.
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Other GAO Recognition
Results-based awards and commendations (FY2011 – FY2016)
GAO IT Team leader, as CTAG Co-Chair, Feedback Chair, and active member of
the GAO EAOG, Union committees, IT Referencing, IT Diversity, and QCAP
groups. The IT Referencing group takes its policy guidance from the GAO APQA
(audit policy and quality assurance) team.
Led team efforts to disseminate quality assurance tips, amongst other activities
involving monthly public speaking and presenting opportunities, up to and
including introducing CPIO leadership to GAO interns and staff; and, I provided
substantial contributions to group efforts (outside of my areas of primary
responsibilities) that aided in the accomplishment of agency goals and
objectives.
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15. Performance/SF50
I did consistently meet and exceed every semi- and annual professional audit performance target at the
agency, up to and including a performance based compensation (PBC) in March 2016, documented in a
notification of personnel action (SF-50).
Performance appraisals are independent assessments of performance and are completed by agency
designated performance managers.
Semi- and annual compensation is tied to performance, therefore, check stubs and SF-50s match what
is captured in the performance appraisal system.
(unless there are two sets of records being kept)
The SF-50 is a notification of personnel action that records performance, compensation (pay raises), and
other milestones.
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18. Other AccomplishmentsAs a single parent
GRADUATE STUDIES EXTRA-CURRICULAR LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES: University of Michigan, 2007 - 2008
• Leader/Finance Committee member, Presenter, Alternative Spring Break program, Spring 2008
• Graduate student committee member of the 2008 North American Computational Linguistic Olympiad (NACLO)
• Hospitality Chair, Questioning Authority conference, Fall 2007
• Presenter/Web Designer, Practical Engagement Program Seminar, Fall 2007
• Speaker, MSI Visiting Days event, Fall 2007
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS (2007 – 2008+)
• American Planning Association (APA); American Library Association (ALA); Michigan Business & Professional Association (MBPA); International
Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP); and the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM)
EDUCATION (full-time scholar, January 2001 – December 2008)
• MSI: Master of Science in Information, University of Michigan School of Information, Ann Arbor, Michigan
• BBA: Bachelor of Business Administration with honors, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, Michigan
• ABA: Associate in Business Administration, magna cum laude, Phi Theta Kappa, Henry Ford College, Dearborn, Michigan
• CCNA, A+, and MOUS certifications, Salutatorian, Focus: HOPE ITC/Cisco Networking Academy, Detroit, Michigan
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19. STEM Scholar
2001 – 2008 STEM Scholar (federal service goal) as a single parent
• 2008 American Library Association, Federal and Armed Forces Libraries Round Table (FAFLRT) Cicely Phippen Marks scholar
• 2008 SI – John Deere scholar
• 2007 Otis Smith scholar
• 2006 award-winning essay, R.A.R.E. Foundation
• 2005 Otis Smith scholar
• 2004- 2006 Partners Plus full-tuition business scholar (full tuition)
• 2004 Phi Theta Kappa member, the international honor society for two year colleges
• 2004 All-Michigan Academic Team Member (Phi Theta Kappa)
• 2004 All-USA Academic Team Nominee (Henry Ford Community College)
• 2004 State of Michigan Tribute, All-USA Academic Team Nominee
• 2004 Spirit of Detroit award for "exceptional achievement, outstanding leadership, and dedication to improving the quality of life"
• 2003 – 2004 Michael Adray scholar
• 2004 honors member and dean’s list, Henry Ford Community College
• 2001 Salutatorian, Cisco Networking Academy at Focus: HOPE Information Technology Center
• 2001 recipient of the Empowerment Zone scholarship (Cisco Networking Academy full tuition)
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Alina J. Johnson © 2019 - 2020
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