Karen M Kilty, Itil
About Karen M Kilty, Itil
Karen M Kilty is an Acquisition Specialist at Janus Research Group, where she has worked since 2016. With a background in various roles at ManTech and the US Army, she specializes in procurement analysis and contract modifications.
Work at Janus Research Group
Karen M Kilty has been employed at Janus Research Group as an Acquisition Specialist since 2016. In this role, she operates from Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, where she applies her expertise in procurement analysis and contract modifications. Her responsibilities include recommending necessary contract modifications to address specification changes and clarifying contract clauses. Kilty's work involves exploring innovative contracting approaches to secure equitable arrangements for major weapon systems.
Previous Experience at ManTech
Prior to her current role, Kilty held multiple positions at ManTech. She served as a Program Management Analyst for seven months in 2011, followed by a two-year tenure as Deployment Manager from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she worked as a Functional Area Analyst and Technical Editing Council Task Lead, a Management Specialist and CDRLs Coordinator, and a Data Analyst, accumulating extensive experience in program management and analysis. Her roles at ManTech were primarily based in Fort Huachuca, AZ, and Belcamp, MD.
Military Background
Kilty has a military background, having served in the US Army as a Supply Sergeant (SGT/E-5) from 1986 to 1993. Her service took place at Fort Drum, NY, where she gained foundational skills in logistics and supply chain management. This experience contributed to her later roles in acquisition and program management.
Education and Expertise
Karen M Kilty earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Business Management from Wayland Baptist University, completing her studies from 2009 to 2011. Her educational background supports her expertise in procurement analysis and contract management, enhancing her capabilities in her current role as an Acquisition Specialist.
Communication and Presentation Skills
Kilty demonstrates strong communication and presentation skills through her provision of formal and informal presentations on various aspects of acquisition programs. This ability to convey complex information effectively is essential in her role, where she analyzes and evaluates procurements for high-value, long-term acquisitions.