Kara Moran

• Managed a large team of Program Managers, Contract Technical Representatives (COTR), and data scientists in the development and operational of complex systems, networks, and cyber capabilities
• Led the branch through significant organizational change. Defined roles and responsibilities, implemented change, and built coalitions to ensure the seamless execution of the Department's mission.

• Managed a large, diverse and talented team of IT professionals, systems engineers and cyber tool developers and testers
• Spearheaded initiatives to enhance requirement development and tracking and mission network performance
• Provided supervisory oversight and support to COTRs and program managers and led the team in the execution of two major acquisitions

• Managed a team of mechanical and electrical engineers in the development and testing of bespoke capabilities
• Provided supervisory oversight to COTRs and program managers. Guided the team through a major acquisition
• Developed and enacted a resource utilization plan to adapt to budget reductions and maximize efficiency.

• Oversaw a collection of analytic, technical development, risk management and technical targeting programs
• Managed the execution of two industrial contracts and provided portfolio oversight for the implementation of five other development contracts
• At the request of senior leadership, developed a comprehensive, Department-wide Risk Management Framework. Conducted baseline evaluations and developed risk mitigation plans for the Department's diverse portfolio of programs.

Authored actionable finished intelligence and provided analytic support to operations

Researched and delivered presentations for US Intelligence Community personnel and customers