Vijaya Bhat

Vijaya Bhat is a Senior Financial Analyst at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency since February 2018, bringing significant experience in financial management and budgeting. Previously, Vijaya served as a Senior Associate in Financial Management at Grant Thornton LLP, providing consultancy to the CFO at the Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, from February 2016 to January 2018. Prior roles include Budget Analyst positions at the U.S. Marshals Service under the Department of Justice at both Federal Management Systems, Inc. and Haynes Inc. Additionally, Vijaya has experience as a Payroll Specialist and Payroll Officer, alongside foundational work as a Staff Accountant. Educational credentials include a Master's in Commerce with a focus on Accounting and Finance from the University of Mumbai and a Bachelor's in Commerce from K J Somaiya College of Arts and Sciences.