Jordan A. Whitfield
Public Administration Professional, MPA
jordan.whitfield@email.com • Washington, D.C. • linkedin.com/in/jordanwhitfield
Summary
Results-driven MPA graduate with hands-on experience in government operations, policy analysis, and community engagement. Skilled in program evaluation, grant management, budget analysis, and stakeholder coordination. Committed to advancing equitable public services through data-informed decision-making and cross-sector collaboration.
Experience
Management Analyst
2025 – Present
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C.
— Office of the Asst. Secretary for Planning & Evaluation
- Conduct policy research and program evaluations to support evidence-based federal initiatives in health equity and social services.
- Draft briefing memos, policy briefs, and data visualizations for senior leadership and congressional stakeholders.
- Coordinate cross-agency working groups on Medicaid reform and maternal health policy.
- Manage a $2.4M discretionary grant portfolio, ensuring compliance with federal reporting requirements.
- Analyze program performance data using Stata and Tableau to identify service delivery gaps.
Graduate Policy Fellow
2024 – 2025
National League of Cities, Washington, D.C.
— Center for City Solutions
- Researched municipal best practices in housing affordability, workforce development, and public safety for a network of 19,000+ cities.
- Authored policy briefs and white papers published on the organization's national platform.
- Supported the design of a technical assistance program for mid-size cities addressing homelessness.
- Presented findings to city officials at the Congressional City Conference.
Budget & Operations Intern
2023 – 2024
City of Atlanta, Office of the Mayor, Atlanta, GA
— Office of Management and Budget
- Assisted in the preparation of the city's $750M annual operating budget across 30+ departments.
- Conducted cost-benefit analyses for proposed capital improvement projects in underserved communities.
- Streamlined vendor payment workflows, reducing processing time by 18%.
- Supported quarterly performance reviews by compiling departmental KPI dashboards.
Community Engagement Coordinator
2021 – 2023
United Way of Greater Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
— Community Programs
- Managed outreach programs serving 5,000+ residents in workforce readiness, financial literacy, and early childhood education.
- Coordinated 40+ community partners and volunteers for annual Days of Action campaigns.
- Designed and administered surveys to assess program impact, reporting results to the board of directors.
Education
MPA, Public Administration
2023 – 2025
Georgetown University, McCourt School of Public Policy
Skills
Policy & Analysis:
Policy Research · Program Evaluation · Regulatory Analysis · Cost-Benefit Analysis · Strategic Planning · Legislative Tracking · Grant Writing
Technology:
Stata · Tableau · SPSS · Microsoft Excel (Advanced) · Power BI · Qualtrics · Salesforce
Leadership:
Stakeholder Engagement · Public Speaking · Cross-Sector Collaboration · Community Outreach · Project Management
