Melanie Renzi

Melanie Renzi serves as the Manager of Contract and Grant Services for the Federally Funded Research and Development Centers at RAND since May 2021, directing all contractual activities and mentoring the contracts team while acting as a primary liaison with government contracting officers. Previously, Melanie held the position of Contract Administrator at RAND, managing a diverse portfolio of contracts valued at over $130 million in the healthcare sector and ensuring compliance with contractual terms. Prior experience includes serving as an Administrative Contracting Officer at the Defense Contract Management Agency, overseeing contractors and completing complex contract responsibilities, and various roles at Concurrent Technologies Corporation and ATK, with a strong background in contract administration. Melanie holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Penn State University and a Master of Business Administration from West Virginia University.