Kristen Scott
About Kristen Scott
Kristen Scott is a Contracts Manager at BroadReach, where she leads government contracting and administration for various clients. With a background in economics and extensive experience in contract management, she has held significant roles at ECS, Tetra Tech, and Chemonics International.
Current Role at BroadReach
Kristen Scott serves as the Contracts Manager at BroadReach, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leads government contracting, negotiation, management, and administration for both domestic and international clients and subcontractors. Her responsibilities include overseeing the administration of staff logistics, mobilization and demobilization, allowances, and medical clearance. Scott's expertise in contracts management supports the organization's operational compliance and efficiency.
Previous Experience at ECS
Prior to her current role, Kristen Scott worked at ECS as a Senior Subcontracts Administrator from 2020 to 2021. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, she collaborated with Project Managers and senior management to develop and implement policies and procedures related to compliance and operations. Her experience at ECS contributed to her understanding of subcontract management and compliance in government contracting.
Tenure at Tetra Tech
Kristen Scott served as Contracts Director at Tetra Tech from 2010 to 2020, a decade-long tenure based in Arlington, Virginia. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing contract negotiations and administration, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Her leadership in contracts management during this period enhanced her skills in handling complex contracting scenarios.
Education and Academic Background
Kristen Scott holds a Master of Arts in Arab Studies from Georgetown University, which she completed from 2005 to 2006. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Smith College, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in analytical and economic principles, which are essential in her roles in contracts management.
Experience at Chemonics International
Before her tenure at Tetra Tech, Kristen Scott worked as a Project Manager at Chemonics International from 2006 to 2010 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. During her time there, she was solely responsible for responding to a Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) audit of the company-wide purchasing system and implementing recommended changes. Additionally, she managed the response to Inspector General, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), and Mission audits of $14 million in procurements on the USAID-funded Kabul Electricity Service Improvement Program, achieving zero findings.