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Rebecca Walker Dougherty

Concord,VA

Summary

Accomplished Contracts & Procurement Executive with 16+ years of experience leading high-performance teams and managing multi-billion-dollar portfolios supporting both U.S. Government (DOD, DOS, DHS, DOT, and DOE) and commercial entities. Adept at negotiating complex contracts and driving strategic procurement initiatives within aerospace, defense, and technology sectors. Proven success in risk mitigation, compliance and securing high-value contracts with government agencies and prime contractors. Strong leader skilled in fostering collaboration across legal, engineering, and operational teams to achieve corporate goals. Recognized for driving operational excellence, improving bid win rates, reducing costs, and navigating complex regulatory landscapes (FAR, DFARS, and DFAS). Committed to delivering innovative solutions that align with missions to revolutionize space exploration and commercial space services. Broad experience with a wide variety of aerospace, manufacturing, IT, engineering, software, and service organizations.

Work History

Consultant - Procurement & Contracting Service

Dougherty Contracting Services
01.2020 - Current
  • Led strategic procurement initiatives for clients in aerospace and technology resulting in a 40% increase in bid win rates and 20% cost savings through innovative contract strategies and risk management frameworks
  • Advised clients on government contracts, compliance strategies, and software procurements, successfully navigating complex regulatory environments (FAR, DFARS, DFAS) to ensure alignment with federal and state contracting requirements
  • Delivered tailored, high-impact solutions and key strategies to enhance procurement processes - ensuring successful contract execution

Contracts Administrator

ORION SATELLITE CORPORATION INC.
01.2004 - 12.2006
  • Reported directly to the Vice President of Investor Relations and Contract Management for an international partnership, with major stakeholders including British Aerospace, COM DEV, Kingston, Martin Marietta, Matra Marconi Space, NEC, Nissho Iwai, and Orion Network Systems
  • Administered contracts for the first-generation $250M in-orbit telecommunications satellite program, managing all aspects of contract compliance, performance monitoring, and dispute resolution
  • Oversaw adherence to contractual obligations for both ground station and in-orbit test equipment contracts, ensuring milestones and deliverables were met on time and within budget
  • Prepared and negotiated contract amendments
  • Resolved disputes and handled claims arising from contract interpretation, ensuring alignment with partner and stakeholder expectations
  • Led the development of proposals and expanded the corporate contracts administration function, which included creating and implementing policies, procedures, and guidelines for contract management
  • Developed and maintained a contract database system, streamlining contract tracking and ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory standards across the organization

Director, Contracts – Government Programs

IRIDIUM SATELLITE LLC
07.2019 - 09.2021
  • Managed a $740M contract portfolio for satellite communication services with U.S
  • Government agencies, including DoD, DHS, and commercial space partners, achieving 100% compliance with federal contracting regulations (FAR, DFARS)
  • Led a team in negotiating and managing satellite network service agreements for government contracts, including a wide range of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and space research contracts and proposals, reducing proposal preparation costs by 15% while ensuring quality product/service
  • Directed contract risk mitigation and compliance strategies, resolving complex disputes while mitigating non-compliance issues, which safeguarded Iridium’s interests and minimized litigation risks
  • Designed, procured, and implemented a contract database system, enhancing team efficiency and reducing contract processing time by 20%
  • Implementation facilitated Iridium Satellite’s compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements for all active contracts for satellite services with Government/State/Ministry of Defense Agencies
  • Managed Government Contracts Team directed all actions for Federal contracts
  • Resolved all escalated issues requiring mitigation; including, but not limited to, resolution of complex contractual, non-compliance and regulatory matters with the Government
  • Performed negotiation of wide range of contractual agreements, while acting as sole contract negotiator for all escalated contract terms and conditions for satellite network services to the US Government

Senior Contracts Manager, Contracts Department

UNISYS FEDERAL SYSTEMS
07.2012 - 07.2019
  • Managed key contract for $93M Army Enterprise Service Desk (AESD) and other DoD contracts, providing strategic guidance and risk mitigation to meet contract terms while optimizing profitability
  • Led cross-functional teams to manage cost proposal submissions and compliance for large-scale government contracts, including Army and Navy programs, improving win rates, and meeting organizational financial goals
  • Advised senior leadership on regulatory changes and compliance risks related to government contracting, positioning the company as a leader in federal defense contracts
  • Negotiated complex software development contracts, successfully resolving disputes, and improving client satisfaction by 25%

Contracts Manager, New Business Proposal Group

CACI, INC.-FEDERAL
01.2010 - 12.2012
  • Led negotiations for $10M–$5B proposals across various government sectors (DoD, DHS, CIA), ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and government-specific contracting regulations
  • Served as primary client interface for major proposals/contracts, collaborating with internal teams to ensure bid competitiveness and cost effectiveness while mitigating risk
  • Developed and presented cost/business proposal narratives for high-value government contracts, improving submission success rates and positioning CACI as a trusted partner for federal projects
  • Managed audits and compliance actions within established company policy

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Bethany College
Bethany, WV

Skills

  • Aerospace & Defense Contract Management
  • Space Systems Contracts & Procurement
  • Government Contracting (FAR, DFARS, DFAS, DPAS)
  • Strategic Negotiations & Risk Mitigation
  • Government & Commercial Satellite Programs
  • Multi-Billion Dollar Portfolio Management
  • Cost Proposal & Financial Analysis
  • Cross-Functional Leadership & Team Development
  • Regulatory Compliance (FAR, NIST, ITAR)
  • Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
  • Vendor & Stakeholder Management
  • Contract Dispute Resolution & Mitigation

Securityclearance

TS/SCI

Membershipsandcertifications

National Contract Management Association (NCMA)

Timeline

Consultant - Procurement & Contracting Service

Dougherty Contracting Services
01.2020 - Current

Director, Contracts – Government Programs

IRIDIUM SATELLITE LLC
07.2019 - 09.2021

Senior Contracts Manager, Contracts Department

UNISYS FEDERAL SYSTEMS
07.2012 - 07.2019

Contracts Manager, New Business Proposal Group

CACI, INC.-FEDERAL
01.2010 - 12.2012

Contracts Administrator

ORION SATELLITE CORPORATION INC.
01.2004 - 12.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Bethany College

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