Karen Smith

Karen Smith is an experienced Deputy Program Manager with a robust background in managing large teams and complex contracts within the IT sector, specifically for the Department of Homeland Security. At Systems Made Simple, a Lockheed Martin Company, Karen has successfully overseen a team of 70 IT professionals on a $20M annual contract since January 2013. Previously, Karen held management positions at CSC and General Dynamics Information Technology, where responsibilities included overseeing financial operations for multi-million dollar contracts, ensuring the seamless integration of processes following corporate acquisitions, and coordinating with various corporate departments to achieve program goals. Karen's educational background includes an MBA in Business Management from The Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus.