Nokomis B. Medley-Cleveland

Project & Program Manager | 10+ Years in Federal and Private

LocationWoodbridgeUnited States
Government service11yrsOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) · National Science Foundation (NSF)

About

I’m an operations and program support professional with experience managing complex workflows, improving internal processes, and supporting cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments. My background includes administrative operations, project coordination, compliance support, and stakeholder communication, with a focus on keeping systems organized and work moving forward.

I specialize in turning high-level goals into clear, workable processes. I track deliverables, maintain documentation, and support leadership by anticipating needs before they become problems. I’m detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities without losing accuracy or follow-through.

I’ve supported leadership teams, managed reporting and data tracking, and helped maintain operational and compliance standards. I work best in roles that value structure, accountability, and continuous improvement, and I bring a collaborative, adaptable approach to every team I join.

Roles

Nov 2024–Jul 2025
Former role

IT Acquisitions Project Specialist

Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Director / CIO Resource Management Office

District of Columbia

  • Provide administrative, analytical, and logistical support to acquisition and program operations, ensuring accurate documentation, communication flow, and tracking of internal deliverables.

  • Maintain performance reports, calendars, records, and confidential correspondence for leadership and cross-directorate coordination.

  • Track compliance requirements, task deadlines, documentation status, and reporting milestones; ensure timely submission of required materials.

  • Prepare briefing materials, data summaries, and operational updates for senior management.

  • Manage multiple inboxes, triage incoming correspondence, track follow-up actions, and maintain organized digital filing systems.

  • Support meeting and event coordination, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and logistical planning.

Oct 2014–Nov 2024
Former role

Program Specialist

National Science Foundation (NSF), SBE

Virginia

  • Planned, developed, and conducted program analyses for 50+ proposals, reviewing workflow effectiveness and procedural compliance.

  • Supported reporting systems by tracking milestones, identifying trends, and preparing summaries, charts, and narrative data for internal reviews and briefings.

  • Coordinated meetings, maintained schedules, managed documentation, and ensured timely communication with leadership and stakeholders.

  • Maintained reporting systems and analyzed operational data supporting $33M+ in activities and agreements.

  • Identified gaps in program processes and recommended improvements to workflow, data tracking, and internal procedures.

  • Prepared program summaries, performance updates, and briefing content to support leadership decisions.

  • Assisted in audit preparation, operational reviews, and improvement recommendations.

  • Maintained reporting systems and analyzed operational data supporting $33M+ in activities and agreements.

  • Identified gaps in program processes and recommended improvements to workflow, data tracking, and internal procedures.

  • Prepared program summaries, performance updates, and briefing content to support leadership decisions.

  • Managed daily administrative operations including correspondence, scheduling, records, meeting coordination, and documentation control.

  • Maintained filing systems, updated internal records, supported cost and schedule tracking, and provided customer service to internal partners.

  • Assisted in preparing reports, compliance files, and updated procedures to support program efficiency.