Emily Mortensen
Castle Rock
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Manager
Lockheed Martin
Highlands Ranch, CO (hybrid)
06.2023 - Current
- Manage portfolio of various contract types (IDIQ, CPAF, CPIF/CPAF) and support new business proposals for Space operations and sustainment;
- Serve as primary representative for Lockheed Martin Space when interfacing with customer’s procurement officer;
- Effectively coordinate with internal functions (including but not limited to program management, supply chain, finance, engineering and compliance) to mitigate exposure, solve contractual issues and resolve customer queries;
- Spearhead tracking and monitoring of contract funding with program Finance, including determination and coordination of Financial Exposure Authorization requests at the appropriate level(s);
- Draft/review, negotiate and execute Nondisclosure Agreements (NDA); and
- Provide daily administration of contract portfolio including preparation/review and submittal of contractual agreements and customer modifications.
Senior Transaction & Project Manager
GA Telesis, LLC
Centennial, CO (hybrid)
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Drafted Letters of Intent (“LOI”) and coordinated with key internal stakeholders to negotiate commercial terms for procuring, leasing, or selling multi-million-dollar aviation assets.
- Managed extensive pipeline of multi-asset acquisitions, leases, and sales.
- Transformed and implemented procedures to optimize transaction operations.
- Continuously monitored progress of all transactions to ensure commercial and contractual matters were addressed promptly and efficiently (liaising with Corporate Counsel, Asset Management, Accounting, and Logistics).
- Spearheaded contract reviews, renewals, and negotiations with Corporate Counsel and Asset Management.
- Anticipated and identified transaction issues, and worked cross-functionally with internal departments to develop responses/positions and lead negotiation of resolutions.
- Reviewed and negotiated lease agreements, purchase agreements and various contracts.
- Created and implemented detailed transaction monitoring checklists and developed detailed transaction monitoring tools for company use.
- Prepared marketing materials for various Requests for Proposals (“RFP”), in addition to reviewing and negotiating Non-Disclosure Agreements (“NDA”).
- Prepared investment and transaction memos for investment approval, management updates, and key shareholder reviews.
Contract Management Specialist
DISH Network
Centennial, CO (remote)
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided administration support and lifecycle management of supplier contracts from execution to termination by liaising with internal teams, business unit stakeholders, third party vendors and Corporate Counsel.
- Implemented vendor contract management strategy and retention through creation and execution of risk mitigation processes.
- Served as point of contact for internal stakeholders and business units regarding all facets of supplier contracts and relationships.
- Monitored contract amendments, extensions/renewals & close-outs, and supported vendor issue escalation and dispute resolution.
- Created, implemented, and oversaw quarterly business and contract/supplier reviews.
Transaction Manager
GA Telesis, LLC
Centennial, CO
10.2017 - 09.2020
- Drafted, negotiated, and managed Letters of Intent (“LOI”) for acquisitions, sales and/or leases of aircraft, airframes, and engines.
- Continuously monitored large pipeline of multi-asset transactions to ensure all commercial and contractual matters were addressed promptly and efficiently.
- Led discussions with Corporate Counsel, key stakeholders, internal departments, and counterparties to monitor progress towards deadlines and provide creative resolutions.
- Served as focal point for all internal departments and relevant counterparties to streamline transactions and safeguard assets and investments, while mitigating exposure and risk.
- Created and maintained detailed checklists for individual transactions and closing procedures.
- Developed and provided materials necessary for reports and reviews on business unit performance and key transactional metrics.
- Prepared marketing materials for Requests for Proposals (“RFP”) and managed remarketing activity while detailing status reports.
- Created and developed overall process, policies, and procedures for this role.
Administrative Assistant /Bookkeeper
WUCA - Forest Park Pediatrics, LLC
St. Louis, MO
03.2014 - 08.2017
- Managed office operations while optimizing schedules for 25 employees.
- Assisted with recruitment and trained new employees on procedures, company policies and performance standards.
- Processed and approved employee payroll, 401K contributions, and health & life insurance policies.
- Generated monthly expense forecasts and conducted month-end ledger closings and balance sheet analysis.
- Developed, distributed, and presented monthly budget analysis to executive board and senior leadership.
- Reconciled monthly statements, registers, and deposit logs.
- Continuously researched and implemented processes to mitigate loss.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and various WASHU School of Medicine personnel to direct activities.
- Served as liaison for all Washington University School of Medicine departments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Finance
University of Missouri
St. Louis, MO08.2017
Skills
- Multi-Project Management
- Commercial Sales & Leasing
- US DoD Contracting (FAR; DFARs)
- Contract Repositories (Conga, Icertis, ECS)
- Contract Negotiation & Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Microsoft & Google Suites
- SalesForce
Accomplishments
- People to People Ambassador (Harvard University) - 2008
- Dean's List (University of Missouri - St. Louis) - 2015, 2016, 2017
Volunteering
- Special Olympics (St. Louis, MO) - 2008 - 2017
- Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CO) - 2020
- Run to Change Lives (CO) - 2022
Timeline
Contract Manager
Lockheed Martin
06.2023 - Current
Senior Transaction & Project Manager
GA Telesis, LLC
08.2021 - 06.2023
Contract Management Specialist
DISH Network
09.2020 - 08.2021
Transaction Manager
GA Telesis, LLC
10.2017 - 09.2020
Administrative Assistant /Bookkeeper
WUCA - Forest Park Pediatrics, LLC
03.2014 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Finance
University of Missouri