Julie Nisley Atwater

Julie Nisley Atwater is an experienced professional with a diverse work history. Julie Nisley began their career in 1999 as a Subcontract Administrator at LMI, where they managed and administered consulting and IT services contracts. Julie Nisley also negotiated software licensing agreements and assisted in project budgeting and analysis.

In 2001, Atwater joined SAIC as a Subcontracts Administrator, responsible for managing IT services/systems subcontracts and proposal solicitation efforts. Julie Nisley developed acquisition strategies and negotiated software licensing agreements in accordance with federal regulations.

From 2002 to 2005, Atwater worked as a Research Fellow at LMI, where they analyzed organizational structures and processes and recommended improvements. Julie Nisley also developed integration strategies and implementation plans and facilitated working group sessions.

Atwater then served as a Contracts/Quality Review Specialist at Commonwealth of Virginia from 2005 to 2007. In this role, they developed and maintained a library of standard contract templates and reviewed and negotiated software licensing agreements. Julie Nisley also acted as an internal consultant on terms, conditions, and negotiation strategy.

Returning to Commonwealth of Virginia in 2007, Atwater worked as a Senior Policy Analyst. Julie Nisley represented the Virginia Department of Transportation in a committee developing a fee schedule for overweight vehicle permits. Julie Nisley also served as the agency Intellectual Property Coordinator.

In 2011, Atwater joined 1901 Group as a Senior Business Analyst, where they developed corporate policies and procedures and supported business growth and compliance. Julie Nisley also assisted in the transition from QuickBooks to Deltek.

Throughout their tenure at 1901 Group, Atwater held several roles, including Director of Contracts, Senior Director of Contracts, and Principal Director of Contracts. In these positions, they worked closely with the CFO and vice presidents to develop revenue forecasts and tracked forecast against actuals.

At their most recent role as Associate Vice President at 1901 Group, Atwater analyzed financial data, designed financial models and reports, and developed revenue and profitability forecasts. Julie Nisley provided actionable data to corporate and program managers to improve revenue and profitability.

Julie Nisley Atwater obtained their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology from Georgetown University in 1999. Later, in 2002, they completed their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a concentration in Finance from the American University - Kogod School of Business. In 2010, they attended the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership, although no specific degree or field of study was mentioned. Additionally, they have obtained certifications as a Notary Public from the Commonwealth of Virginia in January 2012 and is currently pursuing the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 2 Wine certification from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, expected to be obtained in 2023.