Christopher Power
About Christopher Power
Christopher Power is a Senior Manager of Contracts at Akima, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in contract management, having held various positions at notable companies including Lockheed Martin, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and MicroLink LLC.
Work at Akima
Christopher Power has been serving as the Senior Manager of Contracts at Akima since 2019. In this role, he provides specialized contract support to the aviation group, focusing on contracts related to the US Air Force for operations and maintenance support. His responsibilities include negotiating equitable adjustment proposals and managing contract compliance.
Previous Experience in Contract Management
Prior to his current position, Christopher Power held various roles in contract management. He worked at Lockheed Martin as a Contracts Manager for one year from 2006 to 2007. He also served as the Director of Contracts and Procurement at MicroLink LLC for seven years from 2007 to 2014. His experience includes managing contracts at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Micro Focus, where he held the position of Contracts Manager and Sr. Contract Manager, respectively.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Power earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Finance from James Madison University. His educational background supports his extensive experience in contract management, allowing him to effectively negotiate and resolve complex contract issues.
Achievements in Contract Negotiation
Throughout his career, Christopher Power has successfully negotiated numerous requests for equitable adjustment proposals. He has also resolved two large programs with outstanding funding and collection issues, each exceeding $1 million. These achievements highlight his expertise in managing high-stakes contracts.
Career Timeline
Christopher Power's career spans several organizations and roles in contract management. He began his career at CTA Incorporated as a Contract Specialist from 1990 to 1994. He then transitioned to SAIC, where he served as Assistant Vice President/Deputy Director of Contracts for 12 years. His subsequent roles included positions at Lockheed Martin, MicroLink LLC, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Micro Focus, before joining Akima.