Heidi Decker
About Heidi Decker
Heidi Decker serves as the Branch Chief of the Program and Portfolio Management Office at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where she oversees multiple projects and manages diverse teams. She has a strong background in IT governance and project management, with experience in various federal agencies and a Master's degree in Business Administration from Marymount University.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Heidi Decker has served as Branch Chief in the Program and Portfolio Management Office at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission since 2014. In this role, she provides oversight for multiple projects and manages large, diverse teams through organizational change. Her responsibilities include developing frameworks and policies for managing programs, particularly in response to inquiries from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) audits.
Education and Expertise
Heidi Decker studied at Marymount University, where she earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from 1996 to 1998. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in IT Governance, Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC), and ITIM Assessments. This knowledge supports her work in managing complex integration efforts in IT Project Management and Governance.
Professional Background
Heidi Decker has a diverse professional background with experience in various organizations. She worked at Grant Thornton as a Management Consultant from 2002 to 2003. She also served as a Senior IT Specialist in the Office of the CIO at the Department of Health and Human Services from 2010 to 2011. Prior to these roles, she was an Associate at the United States Mint in 2001 and a Project Manager at BAE Systems from 2004 to 2005.
Achievements in Project Management
Heidi Decker has demonstrated a proven track record in managing large, complex integration efforts within IT Project Management and Governance. She specializes in leading panels for the acquisition of contractor services and has developed frameworks and policies that enhance program management. Her experience includes significant contributions to the oversight of projects and organizational change initiatives across her career.