Matthew D.

Matthew D. is an experienced contracts professional with a strong background in managing and negotiating commercial and government contracts across various sectors, including defense, space, and academics. Currently serving as Contracts Administrator IV at General Atomics since September 2021, Matthew has previously held key roles at Coherent Inc. as Staff Contracts Administrator, FLIR Systems as Senior Contracts Manager, CDW as Commercial Program Manager, and Magid Glove & Safety as National Contract Manager. Matthew has demonstrated expertise in handling contract values ranging from hundreds of thousands to $13 million and managing a portfolio exceeding $250 million, while focusing on compliance, risk management, and strategic pricing programs. Matthew holds a JD in International Business & Trade Law from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, an MBA in International Business from Dominican University, and a BA in Political Science from the University of Chicago.