Sharon Sheehan
About Sharon Sheehan
Sharon Sheehan is a managing executive and associate executive director at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where she has worked since 2006. She has extensive experience in cost and price analysis, having held various roles in the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Army over a span of more than a decade.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Sharon Sheehan has held the position of Managing Executive and Associate Executive Director at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission since 2006. In this role, she serves as a Special Advisor to the Chief Information Officer. Her responsibilities include overseeing various initiatives and providing strategic guidance to enhance the agency's operations. Sheehan's extensive experience in government contracting and financial analysis informs her contributions to the SEC.
Previous Experience in the U.S. Navy
Sharon Sheehan worked at the U.S. Navy as a Contract Specialist from 1987 to 1989, gaining valuable experience in contract management. She later served as a Construction Cost and Price Analyst from 1990 to 1991. These roles provided her with a strong foundation in cost analysis and procurement processes within the military framework.
Career at U.S. Army
Sheehan's career at the U.S. Army spanned over a decade, from 1993 to 2004. She held various positions, including Acquisition Branch Chief and Senior Policy Analyst. Prior to that, she worked as a Senior Cost and Price Analyst from 1991 to 1992. Her roles involved developing and implementing policies related to cost analysis and acquisition strategies in Washington, D.C.
Educational Background
Sharon Sheehan earned her Bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University, studying from 1981 to 1985. She later pursued a Master of Business Administration at the University of South Carolina from 1985 to 1987. Additionally, she has been studying at George Washington University since 2001, working towards a Master's degree. She also attended the Army Management Staff College in 1997.