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MORGHAN C. LEGARD

Atlanta,,GA

Summary

Accomplished business leader with an MBA and active secret clearance, offering over 13 years of experience in the defense industry focused on regulatory compliance, contracts, and supply chain management. Proven track record in managing multiple projects, identifying and mitigating execution risks, and sustaining program business rhythms. Expertise in delivering executive-level status reporting and ensuring high-performance program delivery. Seeking a staff-level position to leverage skills in compliance and project management.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regulatory Compliance Analyst Sr (Business Leadership Program)

Lockheed Martin Corporation
Remote
07.2024 - Current
  • Leads high-impact internal audit initiatives using metrics to improve efficiency and compliance.
  • Executes enterprise-wide risk assessments; analyzes risk drivers across multiple programs and recommends mitigation actions to senior stakeholders, enhancing overall compliance posture.
  • Leads and supports high-level audits (International Trade Compliance, Industrial Development, Palmdale Area, Proxy Validation, etc.); translates findings into actionable program-level decisions and corrective-action plans, strengthening regulatory adherence.
  • Partners with program teams, supply-chain, finance, and engineering to align corrective actions and priorities, building trusted relationships across the company.
  • Develops executive-level briefings using Tableau, Confluence, and Microsoft Office to effectively communicate compliance status, risks, and strategic next steps to senior leadership.

Subcontract Administrator

Lockheed Martin Corporation
Huntsville, AL
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • Managed $20M+ of active subcontracts; executed contract modifications in SAP, Procure-to-Pay, and Supply Chain Navigator, ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance.
  • Integrated cost-schedule considerations by partnering with Control Account Managers and engineering; assessed supplier performance, risks, and schedule impacts.
  • Led end-to-end subcontract execution from Request for Proposal through closeout, ensuring alignment with program requirements and delivery milestones.
  • Cultivated relationships with suppliers, program managers, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless subcontract execution from pre-award through close-out.
  • Prepared and presented weekly status reports to senior leadership, emphasizing Total Acquisition Value, invoiced amounts, remaining funding, and identified execution risks.
  • Conducted Commercial Item Determination analyses for new purchases, evaluating product classifications and documenting justification for commercial-item treatment.

Contract Specialist

U.S. Army Engineering & Support Center
Huntsville, AL
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Supported execution of complex global programs through administration of SATOC/MATOC contracts for procurement, installation, maintenance, and services.
  • Acted as primary post-award contact for incremental funding, schedule extensions, option exercises, and contract closeout, ensuring seamless contract management.
  • Coordinated with program managers, contracting officers, and technical teams to ensure alignment on execution priorities and delivery timelines.
  • Facilitated audit readiness by organizing contractor performance evaluations and synthesizing data for leadership review, enhancing oversight and compliance.

Financial Specialist

U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center
Montgomery, AL
02.2020 - 06.2022
  • Managed $18M in O&M and procurement budgets; integrated cost, funding, and execution data to accurately forecast financial performance and inform decision-making.
  • Delivered monthly executive briefings to Financial Management Board, emphasizing cost performance metrics, identifying risks, and providing updates on execution status.
  • Project-managed Standard Material Accounting System (SMAS), overseeing system change requests, conducting functional testing, and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.

Financial Management Clerk

U.S. Army Contracting Command
Redstone Arsenal, AL
05.2018 - 01.2020
  • Analyzed financial data to inform cost forecasting and execution planning; delivered execution and status reports to leadership for informed decision-making.
  • Managed Interservice Support Agreements for reimbursable programs exceeding $10M, ensuring compliance and effective resource allocation.

Business Support Trainee (Pathways Intern Program)

U.S. Army Aviation & Missile RD&EC
Redstone Arsenal, AL
06.2012 - 05.2018
  • Conducted compliance inspections of classified material storage to ensure adherence to security protocols; supported workforce onboarding and program staffing initiatives to enhance team readiness.
  • Maintained Top-Secret clearance, ensuring trusted handling of sensitive program information.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

University of Alabama At Birmingham

Bachelor of Arts - Communications Media

Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University

Skills

  • Secret clearance
  • FAR/DFARS knowledge
  • Subcontract/contract administration
  • Project management
  • Buying/procurement
  • SAP proficiency
  • Audit support
  • Data analytics
  • SharePoint and IT tools
  • Advanced degree (MBA)
  • Command media knowledge
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Communication skills
  • Organization and presentation
  • Multitasking and adaptation
  • Prioritization of requests
  • Training delivery
  • Relationship building

Certification

  • Project Management Foundations Certificate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Lockheed Martin Audit Development Curriculum (ADC 101, 201, 301)
  • Defense Acquisition University (CON 1100V, CON 1200V, ACQ 101/202/203, BCF 110/130, EVM 101, CLB 014, CLM 003, ALD 0040/0070)

Awards

  • Selected for Lockheed Martin Business Leadership Program (2024-Present) – high-potential future leader.
  • Recognized by Director of Internal Audit Operations for 2024 Proxy Validation Audit – “Best Proxy Statement” award.
  • Consistently rated “Fully Successful/Outstanding” in annual performance appraisals (2019, 2021-2023).
  • Executive-Director’s Coin for Excellent Performance, ACC-RSA (2019).

Timeline

Regulatory Compliance Analyst Sr (Business Leadership Program)

Lockheed Martin Corporation
07.2024 - Current

Subcontract Administrator

Lockheed Martin Corporation
07.2023 - 07.2024

Contract Specialist

U.S. Army Engineering & Support Center
06.2022 - 07.2023

Financial Specialist

U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center
02.2020 - 06.2022

Financial Management Clerk

U.S. Army Contracting Command
05.2018 - 01.2020

Business Support Trainee (Pathways Intern Program)

U.S. Army Aviation & Missile RD&EC
06.2012 - 05.2018

Master of Business Administration -

University of Alabama At Birmingham

Bachelor of Arts - Communications Media

Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University
MORGHAN C. LEGARD