Christa Olson, MBA, Pmp
About Christa Olson, MBA, Pmp
Christa Olson, MBA, PMP, is a Program Planning and Operations Manager at General Atomics, where she oversees a team supporting Department of Energy projects. With extensive experience in project control and management, she has held various roles at General Atomics and Qualcomm, contributing to revenue forecasting and the implementation of Earned Value Management Systems.
Current Role as Program Planning and Operations Manager
Christa Olson serves as the Program Planning and Operations Manager at General Atomics since 2021. In this role, she manages a team of Project Control Cost Analysts and Planners, focusing on multiple Department of Energy projects. Her responsibilities include overseeing division-level revenue forecasting, reporting, and resource planning on a quarterly basis. Olson also leads cost reviews for new proposals, acting as the lead cost reviewer for the Green Team. She plays a crucial role in the transition to new Earned Value Management System (EVMS) pricing software, which involves quality testing and training.
Previous Experience at General Atomics
Olson has extensive experience at General Atomics, where she worked in various capacities from 2006 to 2021. She began as a Project Control Analyst and progressed to roles such as Sr. Project Control Analyst and Sr. Project Manager, specializing in EVMS. Her tenure included responsibilities for cost and schedule analysis, as well as project management for significant projects. Olson's work during these years contributed to her expertise in project control and operations management.
Experience at Qualcomm
Prior to her current role, Olson worked at Qualcomm from 2012 to 2015. She held positions as a Business Process Analyst and IT Project Manager. In these roles, she focused on improving business processes and managing IT projects. Her experience at Qualcomm enhanced her skills in project management and operational efficiency.
Educational Background
Olson holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Financial Management from California State University, Chico, where she studied from 2001 to 2005. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Organizational Leadership from Point Loma Nazarene University, completing her studies from 2018 to 2020. This educational foundation supports her expertise in project management and operations.
Professional Certifications
Christa Olson is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). This certification demonstrates her commitment to the project management profession and her ability to manage projects effectively. The PMP credential is recognized globally and signifies her knowledge and experience in leading and directing project teams.