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LOURDES
E. MIRANDA
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Senior Program Analyst
Lourdes Miranda serves as a
Senior Management & Program Analyst at NASA, HQ, Institutions
and Management in Washington, DC, co-managing the NASA Sponsored
Research and Education Support Services Contract (SRESS) since
January, 2002. Services performed under the SRESS
contract include support to the process for soliciting and
selecting research investigations for NASA funding; logistical
support to workshops and conferences for sponsored research
and education; and maintenance of an interactive internet
site and electronic database that allow for submission and
storage of proposals and associated documentation.
Awards &/or Recognitions:
In November 2007, she was one of the recipients of the 2007
HQ Honor Award under the civil/contractor team category for
the SRESS (Sponsored and Education Support Services) management
team, in recognition for providing excellent quality of services
to NASA in support of its research and education programs.
In November 2005, she was awarded the NASA Acquisition Improvement
Award (AIA) for her exemplary efforts on the Sponsored Research
& Education Support Services (SRESS) Procurement Team.
The AIA is the highest Agency acquisition award, given
only to individuals who provide a significant contribution
in the procurement process.
Miranda has also received several recognitions from EPA, CSC,
government of Puerto Rico, the University of Puerto Rico,
and from the Hispanic community in Washington, DC.
Past Work Experience:
Prior to this position at NASA HQ, Miranda worked in the industry
at Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC). There she served as
the sole female Senior Member of Advisory Staff for the Vice
President of the NASA's Consolidated Space Operations Contract
(CSOC) at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville,
Alabama.
Miranda also worked for 10 years as Program & Budget Analyst
for the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)
in Washington, DC developing strategic planning analyses and
formulating the President's Budget. She served as an Executive
Officer at the Puerto Rico Governor's Office in La Fortaleza.
She also was the President and co-founder of the National
Society of Hispanic MBAs, Washington DC Chapter.
Miranda has earned her Master Degree in Public Administration
from the University of Puerto Rico.
Her profile is also featured
on "Tiempo
Latino - Washington Post" [article
to be published - linked here]
APRIL 2008
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