Hello, I'm

Jessica Taylor

Project Controls & Financial Analyst specializing in program performance analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling that translates complex government program data into actionable strategy.

Jessica Taylor

Turning complex financial data
into clear strategic insight

I work at the intersection of finance, analytics, and program execution — transforming large, complex datasets into insights that support smarter business decisions. My focus is on financial modeling, program cost analysis, and data visualization that helps leaders understand performance, forecast risk, and plan strategically.

With a BA in Economics, an MBA, and experience supporting both the United States Space Force and private equity-backed government contractors, I've built forecasting models, financial dashboards, and program performance reports used to guide mission-critical decisions.

In my current work as a Program Finance Analyst at Draper, I support government programs by analyzing cost structures, developing pricing strategies for federal contracts, and ensuring financial performance aligns with program objectives. I enjoy translating technical financial data into clear narratives that help teams make confident, informed decisions.

Whether building dynamic dashboards, modeling program costs, or supporting competitive proposals, my goal is always the same: turn data into strategy that drives real outcomes.

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BA in Economics
2021 UC San Diego
MBA
2023 CSU Bakersfield
Budget Analyst
2024 US Space Force
Financial Analyst
2025 Tyto Athene
Program Finance Analyst III
2026 Draper

Achievements

Recognition of excellence in financial management and analysis across multiple quarters and organizational levels.

Financial Management Civilian Category I 3rd Quarter
2024
Financial Management Civilian Category I 3rd Quarter Space Operations Command
2024
Financial Management Civilian Category I Annual Award
2024
Financial Management Civilian Category I 1st Quarter
2025

Portfolio

A glimpse of my accomplishments in financial analysis and strategic project management.

Kasper Vaus
Jessica transformed our development team's approach to project budgeting. Her ability to translate complex financial metrics into actionable insights helped us prioritize features that delivered the most value. She created financial models that made our quarterly planning much more effective and data-driven.
Kasper Vaus Software Engineer at Twilio

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