Contracts Manager/Professional and Program Manager

KATHLEEN CUPIT

**** * ******** *** **** * Glendale, California 91202

Cell: 321-***-**** *******@*****.***

Professional Summary

Distinct analytical and problem-solving skills with impeccable business judgment. Ability to be personable yet persistent and think strategically about complex issues leading to thoughtful recommendations and effective action plans. Comprehensive knowledge and proficiency with FAR, DFAR, CAS, TINA, EVMS. Background in Contract Management for twenty years, Project Management, Finance, and law with experience in Compliance and Risk Management interested in opportunities with companies that have a global presence. ITAR compliant U.S. Secret Security Clearance is ACTIVE

Core Qualifications

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Management/Negotiation

Project Management

Cost and Pricing

Program Management

Risk Management

Supply Chain

Data Analytics

Accomplishments

Increased company revenue more than 15M through successful negotiation and disposition Defective Pricing claims. Previous management had been unable to secure agreement.

Led successful initiative to “mend fences” with a major Air Force Customer (WPAFB) in support of key FMS program.

Averted financial impact greater than 75M through the identification of root cause and corrective action on a series of F-35 SDD Contracts.

Resolved complex delivery terms issue with DK Mod that had been unresolved for 20 months impacting ability to ship product. Utilized extensive communication skills to resolve the issue and find path forward which drastically improved relations with the DK Commercial Manager.

Established initiatives for a compliant risk-management process.

Increased cost-effectiveness on Company Agreements by implementing more efficient allocation of resources and Key project initiatives that improved customer relations.

Professional Experience

Northrop Grumman

Restricted Programs Contracts 09/2023 - Current

Lockheed Martin space

Program Management Subcontracts Manager/Avionics on Fleet Ballistic Missile Program 05/2022 – 09/2023

Manage Avionics Directorate with a team of 10 Subcontract administrator/manager direct reports

Working in tandem with Program Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality Management to ensure smooth product flow throughout the lifecycle, including, variance analysis, monitoring of cost/schedule mitigation activities, and identify root cause and corrective action as needed.

Raytheon

Contract Manager/Naval Power Aim 9X Program 06/2020 – 05/2022

Manage contracting cycle, supporting all aspects of the AIM 9X Program supporting Naval Power

Aerojet Rocketdyne 11/2018-06/2019

Contract Manager/CCtCap Program

Manage contracting cycle, supporting all aspects of the Commercial Crew Transport (CCTCap) Program

Farmers Insurance 09/2015-11/2017

Strategic Sourcing Manager/ Corporate Services IT

Managed contracting cycle from cradle to grave ensuring a competitive sourcing environment leading to continuous improvement in quality, cost, and service.

Stakeholder Management, supported IT, Marketing, Corporate Real Estate, Facilities, Print and Distribution with a proven track record for maintaining and scaling business operations.

Led cross-functional teams to define product requirements, meet expectations, technical capabilities, and business objectives. Vendor management.

Sony Pictures Entertainment

Procurement Manager/Corporate Services CONTRACT POSITION 10/2014 -2/2015

Negotiated vendor agreements, amendments, purchasing documents for strategic sourcing initiatives and procurement engagements, including Data Privacy and Information Security requirements, Product Purchase Agreements, Consultant Agreements, and General Service Agreements. Support ad hoc reporting on spend analysis, purchase requisitions, and support client meetings

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

Risk Management/Contract Management/Contract Negotiator/Subcontract Manager/Buyer 1/2010-8/2013

Subcontract Manager Major Systems domestic and international contracts for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, prepared bid packages, reviewed, analyzed and evaluated proposals, negotiated subcontract provisions, wrote awards, administered resulting subcontracts. Managed Domestic and International suppliers, created, modified, and closed agreements/contracts, maintained delivery schedules and conducted performance reviews.

Procured insurance for all aircraft and hull, researched, organized, and analyzed large amounts of data to quantify the insurance needs for Aerospace and Aviation Hull insurance programs, including management of property, casualty, and liability claims.

Provided overall guidance and support to all levels of leadership on the compliance of Contract Terms and Conditions, FAR's, DFAR's, and Company Policy.

Managed Flight Mishap Investigations and liability claims including the coordination and facilitation of teams for investigation and litigation.

Led large team comprised of more than 10 industry and government team members focused on Unliquidated Obligations, Foreign Military Sales, and Canceling Funds to Contract Closeout.

Successfully led negotiations with U.S. Government on claims greater than 15M to settlement and received corporate recognition for performance.

Analyzed complex regulation and policy documents that directly impacted budget and financial matters on cost and pricing compliance.

Provided monthly delivery metrics to demonstrate change process improvement in support of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program on SDD and subsequent LRIP’s.

Contracted by IS&GS to provide litigation support to the United States Attorney’s Office.

Analyzed evidence provided by Federal Law Enforcement agents and converted digital media through various software programs to courtroom compatibility for trial.

Utilized a high degree of qualitative and quantitative analytical skills to analyze, evaluate and convert digital media for courtroom compatibility during trial.

Active member on designated committees and task force operations such as Health Care Fraud Prevention, and Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) liaison between the USAO and local representatives.

Litigation Paralegal 2005 to 2010

Experience in Civil, Criminal, Commercial Real Estate, Contract Law, Mortgage Foreclosure, Probate, Transactional, Wills and Estates.

Attended law school in Michigan 2008-2010.

Law Clerk

Law Clerk for Circuit Court Judge, in Family Law and Criminal Law. (Death Penalty Certified.)

Participated and coordinated courtroom activity, interfaced with counsel and third parties, charged the jury, attended hearings and trials in both Circuit and Federal Court.

Researched case law for felony criminal cases and provided analysis, briefs and Memorandum’s of Law.

Florida Hospital Healthcare Systems 1995 to 2002

Billing, auditing, accounts receivable, under payment recovery, contract management activities.

Education and Other Information

University of Central Florida, Orlando, Fl, Bachelor Degree in Law

Proficient in SAP, MS Office, Icertis, Apttus, Novatis, Ariba, Salesforce, ERP, Pro Docs, Lexis-Nexis & Westlaw

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