Karen Swafford
About Karen Swafford
Karen Swafford serves as the Benefits Manager at General Atomics, where she has worked since 2010. She previously held the position of 401(k) Plan Administrator at SAIC for twelve years and has a background in Behavioral Sciences and Organizational Leadership.
Current Role at General Atomics
Karen Swafford serves as the Benefits Manager at General Atomics, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she oversees the benefits programs for employees, ensuring compliance and effective management of benefits offerings. Prior to her current title, she worked as a Benefits Administrator at the same company starting in 2010. Her tenure at General Atomics spans over 14 years, contributing to the organization's employee benefits strategy in the Greater San Diego Area.
Previous Experience at SAIC
Before joining General Atomics, Karen Swafford worked at SAIC as a 401(k) Plan Administrator from 1998 to 2010. During her 12 years at SAIC in San Diego, she managed various aspects of the 401(k) plan, ensuring that employees received the necessary support and information regarding their retirement benefits. This experience laid a solid foundation for her subsequent roles in benefits management.
Education and Expertise
Karen Swafford studied at Mt. San Jacinto Community College District, where she earned an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Behavioral Sciences from 2005 to 2008. She furthered her education at Azusa Pacific University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Organizational Leadership from 2007 to 2010. Her educational background supports her expertise in managing employee benefits and organizational practices.
Professional Background
Karen Swafford has a professional background that spans over two decades in the field of employee benefits management. Her career began at SAIC, where she developed skills in retirement plan administration. Since 2010, she has been with General Atomics, progressing from Benefits Administrator to Benefits Manager. Her experience encompasses various aspects of benefits administration, including compliance, employee communication, and program development.