Karen Knickerbocker

Program Senior Director @General Dynamics Information Technology

Frederick, MD, US

Leads the Health Care Consulting Program Management, Medical Training and Logistics Department of the Military Health. PMP-certified with over 30 years’ experience supporting Military Health customers in all aspects of program, personnel, and financial management. Has provided leadership for up to 170 geographically dispersed employees and managed contracts generating up to $44 million in annual revenue. Manages multiple MHS contracts. Responsible for program managment, business operations, strategic planning, and capture management. Responsibilities include planning tasks, budgeting and scheduling work, assessing personnel requirements, overseeing quality assurance, tracking manpower hours, scheduling and cost control, cost estimating, problem resolution, and monitoring task execution. Fosters working relationships with the customer\'s product managers, other DoD organizations, and industry representatives. Involved in entire contract/delivery order bidding process from determination of customer requirements to technical and cost proposal preparation to work execution. Negotiates with subcontractors and prime contractors for joint projects. Resolves problems with employees, teammates, customers, and contracting officials. Works closely with accounting, contracts, and human resources division to ensure effective corporate operations. Actively pursues new targets and opportunities for business development.

Wheeling University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Frostburg State University

Masters in Business Administration