Dawn Piechocki

Acted as primary customer interface, translating operational requirements into executable technical tasks while maintaining stakeholder communication.

Managed cross-functional teams of engineers, logisticians, technicians, and subcontractors for successful radar EO/IR, SIGINT, and mission-system integration.

Oversaw program financials, including budget management, cost tracking, forecasting, and risk mitigation, ensuring program profitability.

Led end-to-end execution of multi-sensor ISR aviation programs, consistently meeting cost, schedule, and performance targets.

Developed integrated master schedules to ensure alignment across engineering operations, supply chain, and field support teams.

Coordinated acquisition, integration, and testing of airborne mission equipment, enhancing operational readiness of radars and communications systems.

Implemented structured risk and opportunity management processes to proactively identify and resolve program roadblocks.

Prepared executive-level status reports and program briefings for internal leadership and government clients.

• Administered diverse portfolio of 15+ domestic and international contracts supporting multiple program managers.
• Managed various contract types, including FMS, FFP, CPFF, T&M, and commercial agreements.
• Advised program managers by reviewing performance work statements and identifying risk areas.
• Coordinated contract modifications and deliverable tracking to ensure audit-ready records.
• Supported business development through full-cycle proposal activities and compliance checks, enhancing alignment with business goals.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure clarity in contract terms and obligations.
• Prepared weekly and monthly reports on contract status while monitoring performance metrics.
• Analyzed terms for FAR/DFAR compliance and validated proposals to mitigate financial risk.

• Led proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and administration for government customers and business partners, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Assessed proposal requirements and estimated bids, guaranteeing adherence to company policies and enhancing proposal quality.
• Analyzed terms and conditions to assess risks for accurate contract acquisition and fulfillment.
• Processed contractual documentation and reported on rights and obligations to management.
• Compiled and analyzed contract data, preserving historical information to support informed decision-making and strategic planning.
• Facilitated shipment billing and payment collection, coordinating with DCMA or customers as necessary.
• Prepared weekly and monthly reports to track contract statuses and outcomes.
• Maintained contracts databases to ensure accurate record-keeping.

• Prepared reports and metrics for internal and external stakeholders, delivering insights to VP for informed decision-making.
• Developed and implemented data gathering techniques for compliance with government reporting on small business contracts.
• Ensured accurate tracking of contract deliverables, maintaining a monthly on-time delivery report across all business lines.
• Reviewed contract documents for accuracy and compliance with FAR/DFAR regulations, updating Oracle database with documented changes to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Conducted internal and external audits, including SOX compliance and Textron audit services.
• Presented reports that identified issues and provided actionable recommendations for problem resolution and management planning.
• Analyzed contract specifications and workload data to assess effectiveness in meeting deadlines.
• Initiated process improvement projects, implementing security regulations into CMS and creating new security processes.

• Managed daily office functions for 11 personnel, ensuring efficient operations.
• Assisted branch chief by creating PowerPoint slides and talking points for high-level presentations, facilitating effective communication.
• Oversaw training coordination, travel arrangements, and per diem processing.
• Reviewed and updated standard operating procedures to enhance compliance.
• Developed and implemented a personnel files system that enhanced organization and accessibility.
• Tracked attendance and processed timecards for office personnel, ensuring accurate payroll and compliance.
• Collaborated with NGIC element at National Security Agency, Fort George Meade, Maryland.

• Developed business measures and metrics that enabled informed strategic decisions by leadership.
• Consolidated data from multiple databases into Excel, producing charts that enhanced data clarity.
• Provided strategic and budget input that shaped directorate leadership decisions.
• Reviewed, edited, and updated documents for submission at National Security Agency, Fort George Meade.

• Supervised and mentored four military personnel, managing training placement and accountability.
• Managed calendar appointments and correspondence for senior management, optimizing scheduling and communication.
• Generated and maintained personnel records, including training, appraisals, and attendance tracking.
• Prepared, formatted, and proofread official correspondence and memoranda for agency approval.
• Oversaw office operations and resources for three branch chiefs, ensuring administrative requirements were met efficiently.
• Recognized by DIA Information and Special Services Division Chief for outstanding records inspection, achieving 100% accuracy on first attempt.
• Conducted adversity training and counseling as Directorate Equal Opportunity Advisor.
• Coordinated taskers to enhance operational workflows and support organizational effectiveness.

• HR Supervisor for a military unit of 317 officers, enlisted soldiers, and federal civilian employees, responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of the personnel status of all military and civilian personnel.
• Managed Personnel Administration Office responsible for processing and tracking personnel actions, finance actions, and leave and pass status while supervising.
• Coordinated and supervised systematic update of all personnel records for the entire battalion with 100% compliance.
• Improved the tracking of personnel actions from an unacceptably low 25% before arrival to 100% by creating and implementing a special tracking system.
• Fort Belvoir, VA

• Coordinated front office operations for secretaries Geren and McHugh, enhancing overall administrative efficiency.
• Managed scheduling calendars and organized time-sensitive materials, facilitating timely travel arrangements.
• Ensured adherence to protocols for US and foreign officials and senior military visitors, maintaining operational integrity.
• Screened phone calls and dictated messages to ensure effective communication.
• Maintained accountability of official gifts and prepared official correspondence.
• Recognized with Army Commendation Medal for exemplary support during critical transition period for Secretary of the Army.

• Supported Directorate of Logistics for Armed Forces Presidential Inaugural Committee by providing technical knowledge for senior personnel on multiple projects and generating weekly reports for senior leaders and management.
• Created the Standard Operating Procedure for all Administrative Offices within the Directorate of Logistics from the ground up.
• Reviewed, coordinated, and processed 100+ travel orders in Defense Travel System (DTS) to ensure timely travel arrangements.
• Processed over 120 awards and 85 evaluations for all five military services while working in a unique joint-service environment.
• Washington, D.C

• Served as Executive Administrative Assistant to Mr. Daniel Bradford SES, Deputy to the Commander and Senior Technical Director of NETCOM.
• Prepared and advanced hardcopy and electronic correspondence, maintained office records, reviewed and routed mail, scheduled meetings, set up conferences and presentations, planned travel and lodging itineraries, and created and submitted travel expense reports.
• Awarded Army Commendation Medal in recognition for a high level of competence and professionalism while administering conferences and high-level meetings and flawlessly maintaining the day-to-day operations of the Senior Technical Director.
• Fort Huachuca, AZ

• Executed post-pre-deployment processing of over 1700 military members with a high degree of professionalism and customer service.
• Generated and improved processing of over 1700 Assignment Orders for military personnel in under 3 months.
• Friedberg, Germany

• Delivered in-processing briefings to more than 75,000 soldiers arriving in Kuwait for deployment to Operation Iraqi Freedom during 120 in-processing presentations.
• Updated records and facilitated life insurance policy elections for over 300 soldiers deploying to Iraq.
• Served at Camp Buehring, Kuwait (Forward Deployed)