Brandon Bonnette
About Brandon Bonnette
Brandon Bonnette is a Contracts Manager - Federal at Automation Anywhere in Alexandria, VA, with extensive experience in contracts management and proposal development.
Current Position at Automation Anywhere
Brandon Bonnette holds the position of Contracts Manager - Federal at Automation Anywhere in Alexandria, VA. In this role, he leads the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Intelligence Community (IC) contracts business unit. His responsibilities encompass cradle-to-grave contracts management and proposal development. This includes RFP/RFQ/RFI analysis, cost/pricing volume contribution, and ensuring compliance management.
Previous Roles and Experience
Brandon Bonnette has accumulated extensive experience in contracts and management roles over the past decade. He served as Senior Associate at Grant Thornton LLP in Alexandria, VA, from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, he worked as Contracts Manager at Datapipe in Reston, VA, from 2013 to 2016. He also held the position of Contracts Administrator at CACI International Inc in Fairfax, VA, from 2012 to 2013 and was a Contracts Representative at SAIC in Chantilly, VA, from 2011 to 2012. Earlier in his career, he diversified his experience with roles such as Enrollment Advisor at the University of Phoenix and Resource Teacher at Loudoun County Public Schools.
Educational Background
Brandon Bonnette's educational background includes a Master of Arts degree in Innovative Leadership from Western International University, which he earned between 2010 and 2013. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from George Mason University, achieved in 2008. Additionally, he completed an Associate of Science degree in General Studies from Northern Virginia Community College, studying there from 1998 to 2004. Brandon's foundational education was completed at Leander High School, where he earned his High School Diploma from 1994 to 1998.
Expertise in Contracts Management
Brandon Bonnette boasts significant expertise in various facets of contracts management. His responsibilities include negotiating Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements (TAs), subcontract agreements, contracts, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and GSA Contractor Teaming Arrangements (CTAs). He develops and negotiates small business subcontracting plans and is adept at creating and maintaining templates for contracts and finance reports. Brandon is also responsible for generating contracts and finance reports for his business unit, showcasing his comprehensive expertise in the field.
Early Career and Transition
Before transitioning to contracts management, Brandon Bonnette held a variety of roles that contributed to his diverse skill set. From 2003 to 2006, he worked as a Supervisor and Sales Lead at Sears Holdings Corporation in Dulles, VA. He then spent four years as a Resource Teacher at Loudoun County Public Schools in Ashburn, VA, from 2006 to 2010, where he dedicated himself to supporting educational initiatives. Following this, he served as an Enrollment Advisor at the University of Phoenix in Manassas, VA, from 2010 to 2011, before beginning his career in contracts and management.