Megan Brown
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Dynamic leader with over 20 years of experience in government contracting, program management, and strategic planning, adept at driving results and ensuring organizational continuity. Proven expertise in navigating complex regulations while optimizing operations through advanced tools such as SharePoint and Deltek Costpoint. Skilled in managing multi-million-dollar budgets and consistently delivering projects on time and within scope. Committed to fostering innovation and efficiency in high-stakes environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Program Contract Administrator
Aviation & Missile Solutions
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Synthesized contract strategies across $500M+ in Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs for PATRIOT Ground Support Equipment, with 100% compliance with federal acquisition regulations and audit protocols.
- Interfaced across IFMC, Army Contracting Command, and international stakeholders, expediting proposal reviews.
- Scrutinized statements of work, redlines, and pricing data to mitigate risk and enhance proposal accuracy, elevating the award success rate by 22%.
- Counseled senior leadership on acquisition performance and contract oversight, contributing to a 30% improvement in contractual adherence and interagency coordination.
Contracts Principal
SAIC
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Marshaled end-to-end proposal development and negotiation for 45+ Department of Defense contracts valued between $10 million and $600 million, capturing $1.3 billion in awards, in full compliance with FAR, DFARS, and corporate policies.
- Scrutinized and fortified over 200 contractual documents, deciphering intricate terms and conditions to mitigate organizational risk and compress review cycles by 30%.
- Devised and sealed FFP, CR, T&M, LTA, and Task Order vehicles—including 60 teaming and proprietary information agreements—curtailing OCI incidents by 25%.
- Mentored a cadre of six contract specialists and liaised with senior DoD and executive stakeholders across 20+ high-level engagements, elevating proposal accuracy by 20%, and truncating approval timelines by 40%.
Contract Consultant
Private Federal/Privatized Contract Consulting
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Scrutinized over 150 contracts annually through in-depth audits, quality assurance inspections, and FAR/DFAR-aligned reviews, mitigating compliance risks by 35% and accelerating approval timelines by 22%.
- Codified enterprise-wide resource management training for 10+ departments, resulting in a 40% increase in policy adherence, and a 28% drop in funding discrepancies across RM teams and leadership.
- Advised cross-functional stakeholders, including project engineers, on cost projections and resource allocations, enhancing budget forecast accuracy by 30%, and improving mission support efficiency.
- Standardized oversight protocols and implemented best-in-class consulting practices across multiple contracts and task orders, reducing modification errors by 45%, with full regulatory alignment.
Disaster Cycle Service Program Lead/Volunteer Coordinator
American Red Cross
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Commanded disaster response operations for the American Red Cross in Vicenza, Italy, fortifying all phases of emergency management—mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery—impacting over 10,000 community members.
- Architected comprehensive disaster and mass care response plans adopted as Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP), enhancing station readiness by 40%.
- Orchestrated 12+ annual evacuation exercises, governed disaster inventory protocols, and optimized volunteer training cycles, elevating team response efficiency by 35%.
- Mobilized over 100 community volunteers through strategic outreach, spearheading engagement for the Lions Response-18 exercise, and expanding Disaster Action Team personnel by 60%.
Contract Management Support Officer
Army Test & Evaluation Command
01.2014 - 02.2017
- Engineered and consummated over 150 service contracts valued at $120 million under Department of the Army and ATEC mandates, achieving 100% regulatory compliance.
- Architected strategic planning frameworks and refactored 50+ execution plans with senior leadership, unlocking 20% cost avoidance and boosting operational readiness by 30%.
- Galvanized and mentored 12 Contracting Representative Officers in RSCA processing and PWS development, vetting over 200 contractors to maintain 98% reporting accuracy and 95% on-time contract activation.
- Devised and deployed an avant‑garde Contract 1‑N oversight matrix, streamlining $120 M fiscal tracking, accelerating fund obligations by 40 %, and reinforcing audit compliance to 98 %
Lead Program Analyst
Army Test & Evaluation Command
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Elevated to a lead role overseeing programs across Yuma, Tropic, and Cold Regions Test Centers, governing 15+ initiatives, and driving a 30% increase in cross-center operational efficiency.
- Engineered strategic planning and reporting systems under ATEC and YPG directives, accelerating trend analysis cycles by 40%, and refining business processes that improved data-driven decision-making by 25%.
- Formulated over 20 high-impact justification documents that influenced more than $5 million in marketing and business development funding allocations.
- Appointed as Trusted Agent and Action Officer for the P&O Division, synchronizing the Department of the Army and DoD strategic objectives while spearheading critical initiatives in continuity operations, emergency response, and anti-terrorism planning.
Management & Program Analyst
Army Test & Evaluation Command
12.2012 - 12.2013
- Budget monitoring, accounting, human resources, staffing, strategy development, and resource management for the Cold Regions Test Center, driving efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
- Comprehensive program planning and analysis, providing strategic guidance to internal teams, and seamless operational execution across all program functions.
- Conducted in-depth analytical assessments, including allocations, purchase requests, trend surveys, and performance comparisons, delivering actionable insights to optimize operations.
- Managed diverse financial databases (GFEBS, WBS, TD, RSCA, PWS), accurate reporting, and analysis of obligations, while enhancing financial accountability and compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Minor in Communications
Dallas Baptist University
Master of Arts - Procurement & Acquisitions Management & Government Contracting Certificate
Webster University
Skills
- Contract management expertise
- Program management
- Compliance management
- Strategic continuity management
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Analytical decision-making
- Software integration expertise
- Mergers and acquisitions expertise
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of fifty in the development of Contract 1-N list and M-70 Helicopter contract.
- Achieved documented results by completing curriculum development for contractors, division chiefs and small business owners with accuracy and efficiency.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- Certified CPR Instructor. Service to the Armed Forces- 2017-2019
- Certified Financial Management, Department of Defense - 2017
Languages
Italian
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
ARC Volunteer of the Year 2018
Held a leadership role within the American Red Cross that focused on supporting the Disaster Cycle Services Program in Vicenza, Italy. Facilitated program management coordination which included emergency communication, community volunteer coordination, core programming, volunteer intake, special event planning, and health & safety training.
Selected Contributions:
· Instrumental in the development of disaster/mass care response and preparedness plans for the station which also used as continuity of operations plans (COOP) for the American Red Cross.
· Maintained oversight of annual evacuation exercises for both internal and volunteer team members, monitored disaster inventory, and facilitated planning and organizing reviews.
· Participated actively in the Lions Response – 18 emergency response exercise, recruited volunteers for the Disaster Action Team, and collaborated closely with community organizations.
· Led and served on all emergency management phases: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
· Served as Peer Program Developer and Recruiter in addition to Volunteer Counselor, PHSS Instructor, CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor, and Disaster Cycle Services Instructor.
Timeline
Senior Program Contract Administrator
Aviation & Missile Solutions
09.2024 - 01.2025
Contracts Principal
SAIC
03.2023 - 09.2023
Contract Consultant
Private Federal/Privatized Contract Consulting
08.2019 - 12.2020
Disaster Cycle Service Program Lead/Volunteer Coordinator
American Red Cross
10.2017 - 08.2018
Contract Management Support Officer
Army Test & Evaluation Command
01.2014 - 02.2017
Lead Program Analyst
Army Test & Evaluation Command
09.2013 - 01.2014
Management & Program Analyst
Army Test & Evaluation Command
12.2012 - 12.2013
Master of Arts - Procurement & Acquisitions Management & Government Contracting Certificate
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Minor in Communications
Dallas Baptist University
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