Evangelina Flores Valenzuela
Colorado Springs
Summary
Financial Analyst with 8+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance reporting supporting large-scale government and defense organizations. Proven ability to manage $40M–$4B financial portfolios, conduct variance analysis, and deliver data-driven insights to senior leadership. Experienced in financial systems, audit readiness, and cross-functional collaboration in high-accountability environments. Known for translating complex financial data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making and resource optimization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Management Analyst
Booz Allen Hamilton
Colorado Springs, CO
03.2025 - Current
- Provide financial planning and analysis support for a $40M operational portfolio supporting United States Space Force programs.
- Conduct comprehensive financial forecasting and budget execution monitoring to support strategic alignment with program funding priorities.
- Develop and maintain spending plans, execution forecasts, and funding requirement analyses supporting leadership decision-making.
- Utilize financial systems and Power BI reporting tools to track budget performance and identify financial trends and risks.
- Collaborated with program leadership and operational teams to integrate financial and operational data for strategic resource allocation.
- Present financial analysis to leadership that secured $6M in additional program funding, enabling expanded mission capabilities.
- Prepare executive-level financial briefings, reports, and analytical summaries supporting strategic planning and governance reviews.
Budget Analyst (GS-09 → GS-11)
United States Air Force
Peterson Space Force Base, CO
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Conducted comprehensive financial assessments to optimize installation-level financial planning and execution processes.
- Managed a $2.4M operational budget, advising leadership on forecasting, resource allocation, and funding execution strategies.
- Led monthly financial performance reviews with senior leadership, delivering variance analysis, spending forecasts, and funding recommendations.
- Supported financial oversight and execution tracking for a $4.3B annual budget, ensuring proper obligation, reconciliation, and compliance.
- Conducted spending trend analysis to inform budget forecasts, funding requests, and resource prioritization decisions.
- Guided multiple organizational budget representatives on financial planning and budget execution processes.
- Implemented improved reconciliation procedures that reduced audit findings by 25% and shortened audit cycles by 15%.
- Managed funding actions and financial transactions to uphold mission operations and guarantee audit-ready documentation.
- Reviewed and interpreted budgetary data to uphold compliance with federal regulations and financial policies.
- Analyzed data trends and constructed forecasting models to enhance budget precision and streamline resource allocation.
Financial Analyst
PacArctic, LLC
Schriever Space Force Base, CO
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided financial planning and program budget support for a $15M operational portfolio.
- Analyzed financial data to create multi-year forecasts and develop program budgets and funding plans.
- Monitored contract expenditures and conducted financial performance analysis against approved budget allocations.
- Led recurring financial reviews with leadership, highlighting cost drivers, spending trends, and financial risks.
- Supported financial reconciliation activities and documentation reviews to maintain audit readiness.
- Engaged with operational leadership to ensure alignment of financial resources with program needs and mission priorities.
Financial Operations Technician (E-4)
United States Air Force
Whiteman Air Force Base, MO
11.2016 - 03.2021
- Delivered financial operations support across payroll, travel reimbursements, and account management for 5,000+ personnel.
- Processed financial transactions, reconciliations, and exception resolutions, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
- Reduced government travel card delinquency rates to below 2%, the lowest rate within the command, resulting in an estimated savings of 300 labor hours and $20,000 annually by minimizing administrative workload and financial penalties.
- Advised personnel on financial policies and procedures to ensure adherence and promote informed decision-making.
- Deployed as a financial resource advisor supporting $34M in operational funding execution.
- Delivered financial briefings and reports to leadership, supporting financial transparency and operational planning.
Education
MBA - International Business
Pittsburg State University
03-2027
BBA - Operations Management
University of Arkansas Grantham
02-2026
Skills
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Cost Analysis & Resource Allocation
- Financial Reporting
- Strategic Partnering & Collaboration
- Data Analysis & Visualization
- Audit Readiness & Controls
- Power BI & Financial Systems
- Financial Forecasting & Budget Analysis
- Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis
- Enterprise Financial Systems
- Microsoft Excel (Financial Modeling & Analysis)
Accomplishments
- Secured $6M in additional program funding through data-driven financial analysis and executive leadership briefings, closing a 15% funding gap that previously limited program scope and mission readiness.
- Reduced audit findings by 25% and shortened audit cycle time by 15% through improved financial controls and reconciliation processes.
- Managed financial planning and execution across $40M, $15M, and multi-billion-dollar program budgets.
- Improved funding accuracy and reduced rework by 10% through enhanced financial documentation and process improvements.
Certification
DoD Financial Management Level I (2019)
DoD Financial Management Level II (2024)
Data Analytics (2026)
Financial Planning & Analysis, FPAC (Anticipated April 2026)
Certifications And Clearance
- DoD Financial Management Certification Level I, 2020
- DoD Financial Management Certification Level II, 2024
- Active Secret Clearance (T3R)
Timeline
Financial Management Analyst
Booz Allen Hamilton
03.2025 - Current
Budget Analyst (GS-09 → GS-11)
United States Air Force
01.2023 - 03.2025
Financial Analyst
PacArctic, LLC
04.2021 - 01.2023
Financial Operations Technician (E-4)
United States Air Force
11.2016 - 03.2021
BBA - Operations Management
University of Arkansas Grantham
MBA - International Business
Pittsburg State University