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OFFICE OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY AT THE TURNER-FAIRBANK HIGHWAY RESEARCH CENTER

Becker, Melanie

First Name:
Melanie
Last Name:
Becker
Telephone:
(202) 493-3173
Team: Program Management
Office: Office of Resource Management
Office Code: HRRM-1
Backup Person:
Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Serves as Office of Resource Management (HRRM) Office Director, and assumes the role of other positions, as requested, until permanent staff are selected
  • Conducts data analysis using Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) data; coordinates strategic planning;  and writes reports and presentations that provide operational recommendations for senior-level and executive management briefings
  • Provides TFHRC project management including planning and oversight of high-level projects that are hosted by, or held at, TFHRC
  • Acts as the contract office representative (COR) with oversight of the administrative support contract serving and supporting three offices and the overall administrative needs of TFHRC
  • Supplies TFHRC acquisitions assistance by providing procurement of HRRM-sponsored purchases for TFHRC staff and management 
  • Communicates with FHWA Office of Acquisitions and shares high-level acquisitions information with TFHRC staff and management to ensure the continuity of TFHRC contracted work activities
  • Provides process improvement by reviewing and revising processes and developing reports using data visualization tools and data models
  • Stays current on available software to improve data collection and efficiency within HRRM and TFHRC
  • Monitors records management and standard operations procedures (SOPs). Reviews HRRM SOPs and ensures organized records management