Beverly Kovars
Merrimack,NH
Summary
Professional Contracts Manager with proven record of managing complex agreements and negotiations. Strong focus on team collaboration and driving results, adaptable to changing needs. Expertise in risk management, compliance, and contract lifecycle management. Known for reliability and effective communication in high-stakes environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Contracts Manager
ES Contract Operations
01.2020 - Current
- Responsible for daily management, leadership, mentoring and guidance of junior staff
- Provide corporate infrastructure support to ES Contracts Operations Director, ES Leadership Team, ES Business Areas, ES Government Compliance and Inc
- Leadership with various Sector and Inc.-related activities and projects, including support on mergers and acquisitions activities, preparation of Schedules in support of Incurred Cost Proposal to USG, Business Area Phase Review Assessments, proposal compliance reviews, internal/external corporate audits, regulatory compliance, and data calls
- Provide additional support to multiple working groups, including policy oversight and development, learning and development initiatives, systems, tools and resources development, self-assurance, and regulatory support
- Provided direct oversight and management of in-house supplier (BCO) and descope of Contract and redistribution of final voucher activities; act as primary Sector point of contact with local DCMA Administrative Contracting Officers
- Recent accomplishments include revamping ES Contracts Mentoring Program and participated in update/redesign of ES Web Page Redesign Team
Sr. Subcontracts Manager
F-35 Solutions
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided Subcontracts management leadership to Business Area with over $1 billion in annual revenue, lead and coordinated subcontracting activities for block upgrade modernization program
- Responsible for technical, financial, schedule and quality performance of subcontractor and coordination of internal team support necessary for subcontractor success
- Prepared and presented briefings to Program Leadership Team on subcontractor performance
Contracts Manager
Electronic Attack Solutions
06.2016 - 03.2019
- Provided Contracts Management leadership to the Electronic Attack Solutions Product Line (Compass Call and U2 Programs) with a combined ~$900M portfolio (plus ~$200M in FY19 IPB) of contracts awarded to support mission critical capabilities focused on development, modification, and integration
- Primary responsibilities included:
- Oversight, guidance and mentoring to Contracts junior support staff, including rotational CLDP delegates and summer interns
- Served as Contracts Lead on all proposal activities, including analysis of solicitations, preparation of summaries and development of strategies and recommendations based upon analysis of financial and business risks
- Assisted with preparation of terms, conditions, and assumptions, reviewed technical and pricing cost volumes for accuracy, adequacy, and consistency
- Assisted in establishing and managing negotiation strategies that met or exceeded financial expectations
- Ensured creation of contractual arrangements which offered reasonable probability of accomplishing established business objectives
- Fostered and maintained solid professional relationships with counterparts within Customer organization, DCMA and DCAA
- Provided guidance to Product Line Director and multiple Program Managers to ensure compliance with policies and procedures, legal and regulatory compliance, and customer requirements
Principal Contracts Administrator
BAE Systems
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Acted as liaison to Sector and Inc
- Personnel in the management of International and Domestic Adviser Proposals and Agreements across all STS Product Lines
- Participated in Inc
- Policy 208 update with Inc
- Legal and Sector personnel, reducing proposal development requirements and resulting in an efficient and streamlined proposal process
- Assisted in writing, reviewing, and editing Adviser proposals for Sector and Inc
- Review and approval
- Provided management, guidance, oversight, and support to multiple Business Area Agreement Monitors related to establishment of International and Domestic Adviser Agreements to ensure compliance with Inc
- Policies 208 and 704
- Worked with Business Area Product Line Directors and Agreement Monitors to ensure alignment between Adviser requirements and Integrated Business Plan
- Conducted monthly presentations to STS Business Area Senior Leadership regarding status of Adviser proposals/agreements
- Developed metrics to identify issues in Adviser proposal process
- Reduced proposal-to-agreement turnaround time from ~362 days to ~61 days
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, International Business
Southern New Hampshire University
Nashua, NHSkills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
Professional Association Memberships
- National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
- Women’s Inclusive Network (WIN)
Certification
Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), NCMA, Graduation pending, Fall 25
Professional Recognitions
- 2018 Chairman’s Bronze Award, Keeping Cross Deck Moving (Compass Call C-130/Cross Deck)
- 2016 Achieving Contracts Excellence (ACE) Award, Contracts Leadership
- 2015 Contracts Bronze Achievement Award, Contracts Leadership
- 2015 Chairman’s Award Nominee, Tackling the Adviser Approval Process and OASYS Sales Channel
- 2014 Chairman’s Bronze Award, Enhancing Customer Performance
- 2013 Chairman’s Bronze Award, Excellence in Subcontracts Proposal Tool
- 2013 Impact Pioneer Award, Fact Finding and Negotiation of CMWS/ATIRCM IDIQ Contract
- 2011 Commercial Gold Achievement Award, Development of UK Commercial Leadership Programme
Professional Extracurricular Activities
- Commercial Leadership Program, Cohort 7, Graduation pending, 03/25
- Participant in Bridge Mentorship Program, 2022-2023
- Participant in Essentials of Purposeful Leadership Program, Winter 2021
- Inc. Learning & Development Committee Co-Chairman
- ES Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP) Co-Executive Sponsor
- ES Talent Management/Talent Development Strategic Pillar Co-Lead
Timeline
Sr. Contracts Manager
ES Contract Operations
01.2020 - Current
Sr. Subcontracts Manager
F-35 Solutions
03.2019 - 12.2019
Contracts Manager
Electronic Attack Solutions
06.2016 - 03.2019
Principal Contracts Administrator
BAE Systems
08.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, International Business
Southern New Hampshire University
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