Rebecca Ames

Background

About Rebecca Ames

More than 18 years of professional experience, with the 16 most recent as a managing / senior consultant and subject matter expert to federal agencies and national-level initiatives. Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale and scope program management offices and teams in addition to software development and service operations contracts. In-depth acuity of requirements of federal software development and management and the related collaborative approaches with other agencies and stakeholders. Experienced in business development as well as contract, financial, and personnel management. SAFe, PMP, ITIL, and Scrum Master certified. Prior to federal consulting: research lead, policy advisor, project management and executive leadership consultant for high-visibility national initiatives, nonprofits, and policy organizations in the fields of catastrophic disaster, education reform, community improvement, and workforce development. Served in a two-year Fellowship for the Center for Security Policy Studies, and was selected to lead and develop crisis simulations and war scenarios in partnership with the Army War College. Reputation for exceptional productivity, calm in challenging situations, resourcefulness, and capacity to push products and processes forward. A dedicated leader capable of framing a strategic view, and ensuring strategic alignment throughout multiple programs, initiatives, and agendas.