ERIN STARK

Work History

Manager, DS Sector Contract Operations

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation

Rocket Center, WV

02.2022 - Present

Manager of DS Sector Contract Operations Team. Management of 15 professionals with a primary focus on the digital transformation of Sector Contracts. Successfully brought to completion three key IMPACT projects for DS Sector Business Management in 2022 along with multiple strategy improvements for the Contracts and ITC teams. Currently leading three Stretch Assignment teams and one Impact project to bring Digital Transformation and Operational Efficiency Improvements to the Sector.
Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture.
Deployed key CMS data analytics by creating effective dashboards and reports that provide insights for both the CA and the management teams
Leading the Sector Contract Operations Team and NGDS Contract Administrators' growth within the Contract Management System (CMS), Costpoint, and S/4 conversion.
Guided and motivated staff to drive maximum performance.
Coordinated activities with other departments to expedite work and improve interdepartmental performance.
drove sector changes to address operational efficiency concerns and implement solutions.
Ownership review and updating of Contract PrOP for the Sector to streamline and simplify critical compliance documents;

Senior Manager

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation

, WV

04.2018 - 02.2022

Manager of experienced team of contract managers and specialists
Primary business growth and sustainment area is the Tactical Propulsion line of business
Over 12.5 years of experience in negotiating strategic agreements for prime and subcontract customers
Subject Matter Expert and mentor to junior contract’s managers on teaming and Non-Disclosure agreements
Weapon System Division Lead Firewall Administrator - Currently establishing FTC based firewall teams and providing training for firewalled employees
Primary Interface with Division Legal for Missile Products Contracts function
Experienced in the management of US Defense (Army, Navy, Air Force), Direct Foreign Commercial Sales, Foreign Military Sales, and International Commercial Contracts
Key team member and principle coordinator between Program Management, Business Management, Purchasing and Accounting to ensure contract compliance
Managing multiple contracts with total value over 300 million dollars
Lead negotiations for a 110-million-dollar production contract with extensive price and term negotiations.
Collaborated with cross-functional team members to build and execute development plans.
Supported objectives, checkpoints and timelines, managing team members to meet project tasks and expectations.
Developed and led process improvements to optimize operations and reduce costs.

Contract Administrator

Orbital ATK

Rocket Center, WV

01.2009 - 04.2018

Assigned as principle contracts manager for the Vice President, Business Development (VPBD)
Primary duties to support organic and new business growth via customer engagements, contract modification discussions, and negotiating with, and validating, corporate stability of our potential business partners
Contracts lead on two Merger and Acquisition due diligence teams
Assisted VPBD in the coordination of a strategic teaming agreement in the development of a new product for the USN
Conducted contracts to contracts discussions during presentations to PEO Ships which resulted in the product being specified by Naval Facilities (NAVFAC) for modifications to a Nuclear Submarine Base
Lead in-country negotiations for a multimillion dollar defense product contract with the Indonesian Air Force
Identified and cleanly resolved an FCPA issue that arose during in-country negotiations

Criminal Prosecution Division - Trial and Legal

Arizona Attorney General's Office

Tucson, AZ

05.2007 - 11.2008

Successfully managed the legal documentation and reporting for three wiretap investigations into cocaine and heroin drug cartels operating in southern Arizona
Drafted indictments, affidavits and search warrants to support prosecution of criminals indicted as a result of the Drug Enforcement Agent's investigations
Conducted initial witness interviews and continued interaction up through witness trial preparation and testimony
Researched and drafted multiple legal motions, pleadings, exhibits and other case related projects for multiple high-profile criminal prosecutions
Assisted in pre-trial discovery review and analysis
Criminal Prosecution Division Tucson “Top Trial Team” award recipient in 2008

Legal Research and Trial assistant

Law Offices of Grancell and Zingg

Tucson, AZ

02.1998 - 07.2000

Primarily responsible for research and drafting of trial documents to support a fast paced workers compensation defense litigation firm
Conducted witness pre-trial interviews and investigations

Associate Attorney

The Babb Law Firm

Sumter, SC

05.1995 - 02.1997

Solely responsible for establishing a new civil litigation client base for a criminal defense litigation firm
Managed personal case load to include interviewing clients and potential witnesses, developing trial strategies, negotiating settlements and drafting trial documents
General practice legal services to include real estate, family law, and personal injury cases

Summary

Overview

Work History

Manager, DS Sector Contract Operations

Senior Manager

Contract Administrator

Criminal Prosecution Division - Trial and Legal

Legal Research and Trial assistant

Associate Attorney

Education

J.D -

Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Political Science, and Business

Skills

Timeline

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