Kiara Morgan
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Operations and program strategy leader with TS Security Clearance and extensive experience in supply chain, finance, and production management for federal programs. Skilled in aligning pricing, budgets, and procurement strategies with mission objectives, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams to optimize costs and improve performance across multimillion-dollar initiatives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Proposal Analyst
Lockheed Martin
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2023 - Current
- Led a team of five analysts to finalize proposal processes efficiently.
- Directed pricing, supply chain, and operational planning for multimillion-dollar U.S. defense programs.
- Managed business operations strategy to align cost, schedule, and quality metrics.
- Oversaw pricing, financial planning, and cost estimation for program execution and compliance.
- Collaborated with procurement and logistics to monitor supplier performance and mitigate risks.
- Delivered financial briefings and models to support executive-level strategic decision-making.
- Fostered collaboration among engineering, contracts, and finance to enhance transparency and profitability.
Lead Cost Estimator
Lockheed Martin
Fort Worth, Texas
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Streamlined program efficiency and pricing accuracy through operational enhancements and collaboration across functions.
- Managed pricing initiatives by synthesizing data from engineering, contracts, and finance to improve responsiveness.
- Executed workflow improvements that reduced proposal cycle time by 15% and enhanced cost model accuracy.
- Supported supply chain evaluations to optimize procurement processes and labor utilization.
- Facilitated international program achievements through proactive financial analysis and risk assessment.
Proposal Analyst
Lockheed Martin
Orlando, Florida
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Supported proposal development, cost analysis, and compliance for government programs exceeding $200 million.
- Ensured FAR/DFARS compliance by coordinating technical and financial inputs from various departments.
- Developed pricing tools and risk-adjusted models to inform senior decision-making.
- Recognized for accuracy, collaboration, and responsiveness in fast-paced proposal environments.
Financial Planner
Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management
Birmingham, Alabama
04.2018 - 10.2019
Accounting Specialist
Southern Company
Birmingham, Alabama
01.2013 - 04.2018
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VABachelor of Science - Finance
Auburn University
Auburn, ALSkills
- Operations strategy and planning
- Financial analysis and risk management
- Supply chain optimization
- Cost estimation and pricing
- Procurement and contract management
- Cross-functional leadership
- FAR/DFARS compliance
- Stakeholder communication
Timeline
Senior Staff Proposal Analyst
Lockheed Martin
01.2023 - Current
Lead Cost Estimator
Lockheed Martin
11.2021 - 01.2023
Proposal Analyst
Lockheed Martin
03.2020 - 11.2021
Financial Planner
Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management
04.2018 - 10.2019
Accounting Specialist
Southern Company
01.2013 - 04.2018
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Auburn University