John Burke
About John Burke
John Burke is a Program Analyst at the Office of Financial Management at the National Institutes of Health, where he has worked since 2015. He has a background in grants compliance and logistics, with experience in developing processes for electronic records management and managing organizational change.
Work at National Institutes of Health
John Burke has been employed at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2015, currently serving as a Program Analyst in the Office of Financial Management. In this role, he has developed processes and training for the electronic scanning of paper files into a new electronic records management system mandated by the federal government. He has also managed the consolidation of office space to optimize resources and streamlined the Inter-Agency Agreement process while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Previous Experience at NIH
Before his current role, John Burke worked at the National Institutes of Health as a Grants Compliance Officer from 2007 to 2015. During his eight years in this position, he evaluated the use of debit cards for payments to clinical trial participants and provided recommendations for improvement. His responsibilities included minimizing exposure and risk on projects by optimizing the timing of project deliverables.
Military and Civil Service Background
John Burke served in the United States Air Force from 1989 to 1996, with active duty from 1989 to 1993 and civil service from 1994 to 1996. His assignments included Plattsburgh Air Force Base in New York, Incirlik Air Base in Turkey, and RAF Mildenhall in England. This seven-year experience provided him with a strong foundation in logistics and supply chain management.
Education and Expertise
John Burke holds a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising from San Jose State University, where he studied from 1986 to 1988. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Public Administration from the University of Maryland, completing his studies from 1994 to 1996. His educational background supports his expertise in program analysis, compliance, and organizational change management.
Change Management and Organizational Development
In his role at the NIH, John Burke has identified and driven organizational change requirements. He has conducted change management and impact assessments, developed change management planning, and created communication and training plans to support organizational transitions. His work focuses on ensuring that changes are effectively implemented and that stakeholders are adequately prepared.