Tara De Pue
About Tara De Pue
Tara De Pue is a Program Analyst with extensive experience in management services, having worked for the US Army for 24 years. She currently manages a significant contract at Amentum, overseeing personnel and resources to meet customer requirements.
Work at Amentum
Tara De Pue has been employed at Amentum as a Program Analyst since 2020. In this role, she supports six programs of systems integration, focusing on daily requirement resourcing and the management of program technical data and documentation. Her responsibilities include ensuring that technical solutions and schedules adhere to established budgets and cost estimates. Tara also acts as a technical expert resource for employees preparing for deployment, assisting them in obtaining the necessary documents and approvals.
Previous Experience at US Army
Before joining Amentum, Tara De Pue worked for the US Army as a Management Services Specialist for 24 years, from 1987 to 2011. During her tenure, she was involved with the PM DCGS-A at Fort Monmouth, NJ. Her responsibilities included managing personnel, materials, and resources to meet customer requirements. She managed a contract valued at over $190 million for the PM Tactical Network under the Army PEO C3T, handling invoicing, billing, material purchasing, timesheets, and travel approvals.
Education and Expertise
Tara De Pue studied at Brookdale Community College from 1981 to 1983, where she achieved a focus in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. She also attended Shore Regional High School from 1978 to 1981. Her educational background complements her extensive experience in acquisition and logistics life cycle management, as well as her familiarity with statutory rules and regulations related to financial and resource management.
Contract Management Responsibilities
In her current role, Tara De Pue is responsible for preparing and analyzing variances associated with monthly subcontractor labor, ODC accruals, and revenue. She reviews and approves invoices before they are issued to customers, ensuring accuracy and that all necessary backup data is included. Tara collaborates closely with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Government Task Leads, and subcontractors on a daily basis to meet contract requirements.