Jennifer Myers
About Jennifer Myers
Jennifer Myers serves as the Finance Manager and Proposal Manager at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2011. She has a strong background in financial management, having previously worked at DynPort Vaccine Company and developed successful proposal strategies that significantly improved award rates.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Jennifer Myers has served as the Finance Manager & Proposal Manager - Senior Program Specialist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2011. In this role, she has been instrumental in managing financial reports for a $61 million budget in FY 2021. Her efforts have enhanced financial resource utilization through effective coordination with Department of Energy counterparts. Myers achieved a nearly 43% award rate for over 200 proposals in FY 2020 by improving the proposal management process. She also implemented a streamlined financial reporting approach that increased accuracy and eliminated errors.
Previous Experience at DynPort Vaccine Company
Before joining Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Jennifer Myers worked at DynPort Vaccine Company LLC, a GDIT Company, as a Senior Program Control Specialist from 2005 to 2008. During her three years there, she contributed to financial management and program control, gaining valuable experience that she later applied in her current role. This background provided her with a strong foundation in financial processes and proposal management.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Myers earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Mount St. Mary's University. Her educational background in accounting has equipped her with the skills necessary for financial management and proposal development. This expertise is evident in her ability to create internal budget files that enhance the financial accuracy of proposals by ensuring correct overhead expenses.
Achievements in Proposal Management
In her current position, Jennifer Myers developed a new proposal approach that was adopted by four program offices and requested by the COO for a national lab roll-out. Her innovative strategies in proposal management have significantly improved the efficiency and effectiveness of the proposal process, contributing to the high award rate achieved in FY 2020.
Process Improvements in Financial Management
Jennifer Myers has successfully managed and streamlined the Agreements Funds Transfer Reconciliations process, reducing the reconciliation time from three months to one week. This improvement reflects her commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy in financial management processes.