Karen Walker, MBA, PMP

Experience

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  Southern Tier Health Associates

  Aug 2000 - Jul 2002

  Office Manager

  Managed non-profit satellite health care office to ensure quality health care services were provided in accordance with budget and policies.• Managed daily routines of five staff members to ensure efficient business operation• Managed $.5M subsidiary operation to ensure budget compliance and operation

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  ALSTOM Transportation Inc

  Aug 2002 - Aug 2004

  Accountant

  Developed and reported labor performance on production programs for several plant locations to include major product and subassembly manufacturing. • Maintained and reported production labor hours for all projects• Assigned and maintained costing for all labor and material charges• Performed material audits and reconciliation on a quarterly basis

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  ALSTOM Transportation Inc.

  Aug 2004 - Apr 2007

  Financial Analyst

  Analyzed product costs to ensure accurate bid and proposals and financial reporting.• Valued and established labor costing and expenses for bid and tender submission • Assessed and forecasted labor and material costs to determine timeliness of project schedule and budget in accordance with contractual agreement• Developed financial information and report to project team and management

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  Force Protection, Inc

  Apr 2007 - Jan 2012

  Managed development of technical publications, customer technical support and field sustainment. Represented company in program reviews at all domestic and international customer locations.• Managed and executed all lifecycle logistics requirements for various company vehicle programs• Developed contractual requirements and responses for all logistics requirements• Monitored compliance with program budget and schedule metrics• Coordinated program activities with government contractors and personnel• Managed contract development and delivery of product technical manuals to end customer Show less Managed financial performance and account receivables for field support services for 300+ personnel supporting USG contracts both stateside and overseas.• Prepared & reported financial and variance analyses for $20M field support USG contracts• Developed and advised estimating and pricing for various contracts and bid submissions• Collaborated with USG customer to status contract performance and prepare future strategic planning• Developed business cases and financial analysis for future business development and subcontracts• Developed risk mitigation plans to offset contract and financial budget variances Show less Monitored and reported on accounts receivables and on-time delivery of material. Performed business case analysis and led project development for various departmental projects.• Managed contract delivery of material and labor to ensure contract compliance and timely delivery• Performed financial & cost review of contracts, department expenses and spares material• Member of project team to execute establishing offsite warehouse facility to support rapid inventory and production material growth• Managed relocation of training facilities Show less

  • Integrated Logistics Manager - International Progams

    Jul 2010 - Jan 2012

  • Sr. Finance Manager Field Support Service

    Aug 2008 - Jul 2010

  • ILS Field Services Project Manager

    Dec 2007 - Aug 2008

  • Cost & Pricing Analyst II

    Apr 2007 - Dec 2007
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  General Dynamics

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2020

  Manage the overall performance of development, performance, delivery and sustainment of MRAP vehicle contracts.• Maintain and develop proposal preparation including the plans, specifications, and financial conditions of the contracts.• Interface with both U.S. and Foreign Governments relative to the solicitation, proposal, and management transactions for products and services. • Control the execution of customer requirements and manage communications. • Manage the coordination, preparation, and historical filing of customer communications regarding contract/project performance and compliance.• Monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, resolving program concerns, and coordinating the work of colleagues from various departments who are assigned to program development and execution.• Implement and ensure current information/status is communicated to company leadership regarding projects, tasks, operations and financial status Show less Monitor the production and delivery performance of multiple MRAP new production and rebuild vehicle programs.• Manage manpower and staffing for Production, Delivery & Sustainment sector• Manage, monitor and report monthly financial performance• Develop and manage bids and proposals for manufacturing and support operations• Lead and develop technical volumes in support of contract bid responses to customers• Develop and submit project manufacturing plans to USG customers• Recommend and execute plans to ensure positive operating margins Show less Lead Project Manager in support of 277 Stryker combat vehicles under-going retrofit prior to overseas deployment to Kandahar, Afghanistan.• Managed project to ensure positive cost and schedule performance• Led daily operation of project team to support contract and performance schedules• Supported manufacturing and program management to meet target production and financial goals• Ensured high quality product and delivery to end customer• Monitored and mitigated risk to program cost, schedule and quality Show less

  • Program Manager

    Jun 2014 - Jul 2020

  • Product Manager

    Jan 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Project Manager - Stryker Program

    Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
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  W International

  Jul 2020 - now

  • VP of Programs

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Project Management Director

    Nov 2021 - Feb 2024

  • Project Manager

    Jul 2020 - Nov 2021