Cara Navarre
About Cara Navarre
Cara Navarre serves as the Deputy Program Manager at ECS, a position she has held since 2020. She has a diverse background in management and administration, with previous roles at Northrop Grumman and Qdoba Mexican Grill, and holds multiple degrees and certificates in business and technology.
Current Role at ECS
Cara Navarre has served as Deputy Program Manager at ECS since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing program operations and ensuring project objectives are met. Her experience in program management contributes to the effective execution of various initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at Northrop Grumman
Cara Navarre held multiple positions at Northrop Grumman from 2008 to 2020. She began as a Subcontracts Administrator and progressed to Operations Manager, Technical Project Manager, and Contract Administrator. Her roles involved managing contracts, overseeing project releases, and ensuring compliance with operational standards.
Educational Background
Cara Navarre earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on International Business, Spanish, and Marketing from James Madison University, completing her studies from 2005 to 2008. She later pursued a Master of Science in Information Technology at Marymount University from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she obtained a Project Management Certificate from Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies in 2017 and a Graduate Certificate in Procurement and Contracts Management from the University of Virginia from 2010 to 2012.
Early Career at Qdoba Mexican Grill
Before her tenure in the technology and defense sectors, Cara Navarre worked as a Manager at Qdoba Mexican Grill from 2005 to 2008. In this position, she managed daily operations and contributed to customer service and team management.
High School Education
Cara Navarre completed her high school education at St. Mary's Academy from 2000 to 2002 and later attended Stonewall Jackson from 2002 to 2004. These formative years laid the groundwork for her subsequent academic and professional pursuits.