Anna Thomas
About Anna Thomas
Anna Thomas serves as the Manager of Contracts at UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in contract negotiation and administration, she specializes in federal contracts and has a strong background in managing contracts across various sectors including medical research and environmental sciences.
Work at UCAR
Anna Thomas has served as the Manager of Contracts at UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing contract negotiations and management, focusing on projects related to atmospheric research. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Contract Administrator at UCAR from 2019 to 2021, where she further developed her expertise in federal contracts and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Anna Thomas earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from the University of Missouri-Columbia, completing her studies from 1998 to 2002. She possesses specialized expertise in negotiating contracts with federal government branches and Fortune 100 companies. Additionally, she holds several certificates in research administration, enhancing her qualifications in contract management and compliance.
Background
Anna Thomas has a diverse professional background in contract management and administration. She began her career at The Children's Mercy Hospital as Manager of Grants Administration from 2006 to 2009. She then transitioned to the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, where she served as Manager of Grants and Contracts from 2009 to 2013. Following this, she worked at the University of Colorado Boulder as Senior Contract Officer from 2013 to 2019, before returning to UCAR.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Anna Thomas has demonstrated a strong ability to manage contracts across various sectors, including medical research, environmental sciences, and defense. She is recognized for her organizational skills and her passion for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Her experience encompasses preaward administration, grant and cooperative agreements, and research compliance, including handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and export controls.