Jennifer Street

• Managed the Department's complex $40B budget effectively to ensure optimal use of resources through the maximization of federal receipts while maintaining financial stability.
• Provided standardization and oversight for the development and execution of the Department’s budget.
• Provided final departmental approval for all IT project business cases and change requests.
• Collaborated with executive leadership on the development and review of change budget proposals.
• Navigated agency through periods of significant change with the implementation of a new accounting system, maintaining focus on long-term strategic goals.
• Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Engaged teams in change processes to minimize resistance and promote acceptance.
• Streamlined workflows to boost productivity across multiple functions.

• Standardized budgeting practices across the 13 divisions within the Department.
• Led department-wide budget training.
• Coordinated cross-departmental efforts to achieve project milestones and enhance operational workflows.
• Improved coordination and communications across organization to increase operational efficiency.
• Managed budgets and financial resources effectively, optimizing resource allocation for maximum impact.

• Reviewed IT project business cases and change requests to ensure fund availability and made recommendations to Department leadership.
• Provided Department level oversight for the Division of Information Technology.
• Reviewed monthly operations to assess compliance with budgets and determine necessary adjustments for future plans.
• Compiled statistical data after each month-end closing.

• Reviewed business cases and change requests for statewide Information Technology project proposals for State Budget Director's decision making.
• Developed recommendations for the Department of Information Technology for financial components of proposed Information Technology portfolio management tool (TOUCHDOWN).
• Reviewed and collaborated with the Department of Information Technology on rate change recommendations.
• Assisted with development of statewide impact analysis associated with rate changes.

• Provided budgetary oversight for day-to-day operations for the Division.
• Coordinated with Information Technology project managers to develop and maintain Information Technology project budgets.
• Developed recommendations for division and departmental leadership for proposed Information Technology projects.
• Provided financial impact analysis for proposed Department of Information Technology rate adjustments.
• Provided financial impact analysis for adoption of new Department of Information Technology services.
• Evaluated funding streams for existing and new Information Technology initiatives to ensure maximization of federal revenues.
• Reviewed procurement proposals to ensure one-time and recurring fund availability.

Procured commodities and services utilizing state term contracts.

Served as the department's coordinator for use of statewide IT short term staffing contract.

Managed the divisions IT project job costing system to allocate DIT and staffing cost to the application/project level, ensuring the maximization of federal revenues.

Travel and accounts payable.