Kimberly Scott
About Kimberly Scott
Kimberly Scott is a Program Manager at the U.S. Geological Survey, where she leads the Cloud Hosting Solutions team and advises on strategic planning for cloud computing. She has over two decades of experience in consulting and management, having previously held positions at Phase One Consulting Group and Booz Allen Hamilton.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Kimberly Scott has served as a Program Manager at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2016. In this role, she leads the Cloud Hosting Solutions team, focusing on strategic planning and operational management for science and mission-critical applications in a cloud environment. Her responsibilities include advising USGS executives on strategic planning for cloud computing efforts, operational business process design, and IT governance.
Previous Experience at Phase One Consulting Group
Prior to her current position, Kimberly Scott worked at Phase One Consulting Group from 2008 to 2015. She held the role of Associate for two years before advancing to Associate Director, where she contributed for five years. Her tenure at this organization was marked by her involvement in various consulting projects in Alexandria, VA.
Experience at Booz Allen Hamilton
Kimberly Scott's career includes significant experience at Booz Allen Hamilton, where she worked from 2002 to 2008. She started as a Senior Consultant for one year before becoming an Associate for five years. Her work involved consulting on various projects, enhancing her expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Kimberly Scott holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education with concentrations in English and Mathematics from Appalachian State University, which she completed from 1991 to 1995. She also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The College of William and Mary - The Mason School of Business, studying from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, she possesses a Federal Acquisition Certification as a Contracting Officer's Representative at Level II, is trained in Six Sigma Green Belt methodologies, and holds an ITIL Foundations certification.
Teaching Experience
Before her consulting career, Kimberly Scott worked as an Instructor and Graduate Assistant at The College of William and Mary School of Business from 2001 to 2002. This role contributed to her educational background and provided her with experience in academic instruction.