Kristen Zigmont
Dept.Of War-Contracting Specialist/Procurement Contracting Officer
- Role
- Procurement Contract Officer at U.S. Army Contracting Command
- Location
- Wyoming, WY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kristen Zigmont
Acquisition & Government Contract Specialist | Procuring Contracting Officer (SAT Warrant)| MBA | Data & AI-Driven Decision MakerI am a mission-focused Acquisition and Contracting Professional with a proven record of delivering best-value procurement solutions across military and federal environments. With an active SAT Warrant and an MBA from Wilkes University, I bring a powerful blend of regulatory expertise, business strategy, advanced analytics, and customer-centric execution to every acquisition lifecycle I manage.My career has been defined by the ability to translate complex requirements into high-impact contract strategies that drive cost efficiency, mitigate risk, and accelerate mission outcomes. I thrive in fast-paced environments where compliance, innovation, and stakeholder engagement must work in lockstep. What I bring to the table: End-to-end acquisition lifecycle leadership — from market research through award and administration Best-value trade-off analysis and performance-based acquisition strategies Expert contract negotiation that improves pricing, terms, and contractor performance Deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS and federal procurement compliance Data-driven decision making powered by Generative AI, Google Data Analytics, and Advanced Analytics Capstone training Strong industry partnerships built through high-impact presentations, sales, and vendor engagement Customer experience mindset that aligns procurement solutions to mission needs I combine analytics + acquisition strategy to uncover efficiencies, strengthen procurement outcomes, and support smarter, faster decisions. Core strengths:Strategic sourcing | Complex negotiations | Cost optimization | Stakeholder engagement | Procurement innovation | Digital transformation in acquisitionI am passionate about modernizing the acquisition function, leveraging emerging technology, and delivering results that support mission-critical objectives while creating measurable organizational value. Let’s connect if you’re looking to collaborate on federal acquisition, procurement innovation, data-driven contracting, or AI-enabled decision strategies.
Experience
Procurement Contract Officer
Apr 2023 — Present · US
Contract Acquisition
Education
Misericordia University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
2012 — 2014
IAP Career College
Certification, Event Planner
Luzerne County Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
1994 — 1997
Wilkes University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Health/Health Care Administration/Management
2014 — 2017
Walt Disney College Program
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
1996 — 1997
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