Christopher Williams

About Christopher Williams

I am a dedicated professional with extensive Aerospace and Defense experience, passionate about establishing and nurturing long-term relationships with critical industry partners and customers. I am organized and meticulous in managing full project lifecycle and guiding program execution to ensure portfolio profitability and growth. I utilize a collaborative and inclusive leadership style to manage, train, and empower cross-functional teams to exceed customer and business goals. I am a holistic problem solver who excels in identifying and communicating critical details while maintaining the big picture. My core competencies and areas of expertise include:• Proposal Management: proactively manage robust, full lifecycle proposal processes and ensure compliant, on-time submittals.• Program Management: lead cross-functional teams (Integrated Product Teams/IPT) to achieve business objectives, ensuring profitable results and exceptional customer satisfaction through stakeholder engagement.• Leadership and Management: remove barriers for team members to enable program execution, adhering to schedule and budget. • Technical Communication: harness technical acumen to communicate requirements and changes.• Account Management: utilize data and forecasting to manage program budgets (P&L), providing executive leadership with a realistic Estimate at Completion (EAC) position.• Contracts and Negotiations: evaluate and interpret Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotations (RFQ), Statement of Work (SOW), and definitized contracts to ensure business objectives and requirements are achieved.I can be reached at d••••••••@gmail.com.

Experience

1. Proposal Manager - Unmanned Aerial Systems

   Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

   Apr 2025 — Present

   Proposal Manager for Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (KUAS):• Led Proposal Development for $200M follow-on IDIQ for USAF AFSAT Program Lots 22-24.• Mobilized cross-functional team to develop and submit a compliant and responsive AFSAT Actuator proposal one week ahead of customer due date.• Migrated 20+ years of proposal data from shared drives to SharePoint repository.• Contributed to a Jira Proposal Workflow Process that enhanced proposal status and visibility.• Developed Proposal Kickoff and Management Review presentations, Proposal Schedules, Cover Letters, Cost Volumes, Proposal Adequacy Checklists, Compliance Matrices, Conditions of Offer, Risks and Opportunities, and various proposal artifacts.

Education

• The University of North Dakota

  Earth System Science and Policy

• East Carolina University

  Bachelor's Degree

• Missouri University of Science and Technology

  Graduate Certificate