Kara Alice Pitek
Passionate Problem Solver
Phone:
347.224.4485
Email:
Location:
Alexandria, VA
Hello! I’m Kara
Visionary Project Management & Federal Acquisitions Leader
Empowering Teams to Catalyze Innovation, Streamline Compliance,
and Deliver Exceptional Results in High-Stakes Programs
EXPERIENCE
May 2023-present
Consultant
September 2022-October 2024
Program Manager
August 2019-May 2023
Task Order Manager
December 2016-August 2019
Team Lead
September 2014-December 2016
Procurement Analyst
SELF-EMPLOYED
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Provide strategic guidance to federal and corporate clients in program management, procurement oversight, and federal auditing.
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Drive operational excellence through resource planning, compliance advisory, and proposal development.
GOLDBELT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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Directed a high-performing 14-member team to streamline contracting operations for the CDC, resulting in reduced acquisition cycle times and enhanced policy compliance.
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Devised and implemented innovative QA/QC frameworks to standardize processes and deliver consistent results.
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Fostered varied stakeholder relationships while overseeing multi-million-dollar federal procurements, ensuring deliverables aligned with CDC’s mission-critical objectives.
GARUD TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
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Streamlined acquisition processes for FEMA, introduced SOPs and scheduling tools that increased mission efficiency, improved inter-departmental communications, and reduced bottlenecks.
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Led strategic sourcing and planning efforts across BPA that resulted in 20+ additional task order awards by building trust and delivering exceptional customer service.
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Developed procurement training programs and resources, empowering PMO teams to navigate complex FAR requirements confidently.
ASI GOVERNMENT
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Led FAR compliance audits for USDA; drove corrective actions that streamlined operations and ensured conformity with federal standards.
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Designed and delivered training sessions that enhanced acquisition workforce capabilities across multiple federal agencies.
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Facilitated transitions to GSA’s Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contracts, creating tools and training that ensured smooth adoption.
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
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Authored procurement policies and procedures that ensured federal and agency compliance and improved operational efficiency across the agency.
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Oversaw nationwide interagency fuel agreements, ensuring cost-effective procurement and operational continuity.
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Conducted agency-wide internal control reviews, aligning practices with OMB guidelines to mitigate risks and safeguard resources.
EDUCATION
Master of Public Administration
Major in Inspector General Studies:
Political and Regulatory Oversight
Bachelor of Arts
Major in Political Science
High School Diploma
Major in Vocal Music
JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
The Master of Public Administration Inspector General (MPA IG) program is a track of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice MPA degree program and is unique among MPA and public policy programs nationally because of its concentration on the assessment and oversight of performance and integrity in public and independent agencies.
BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY
Binghamton University’s Political Science program focuses on American politics, political theory, comparative politics, and international relations. The core courses address various topics in American or comparative political systems and institutions, international conflict and civil war, repression, and foreign policy.
LAGUARDIA HIGH SCHOOL OF MUSIC & ART AND PERFORMING ARTS
The mission of this extraordinary specialized high school is to provide all students with conservatory-level arts training coupled with rigorous academics
FORMER CLIENTS & EMPLOYERS
SKILLS
Contract Audit and Oversight
Workforce Development
Stakeholder Engagement
Procurement Policy Implementation
Risk Management & Mitigation
Contract Negotiation
EXPERTISE
PROCUREMENT QC/QA
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Performance and financial federal contract audit
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Assessment of agency acquisition policy and procedures for PMOs and Acquisition offices
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Recommendations and roadmaps for procedural guidance, policy development, and corrective action
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
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Scoping and performing Workforce Assessments & analyses to inform and baseline acquisition portfolio strategic planning
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Development and implementation of PMO and OCPO training programs and Communities of Practice
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Streamlining agency policy tracking
COMMUNICATION
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Bridging gaps between stakeholders with varied interests to facilitate agency mission success
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Working with collaborators to develop common definitions and ensure universal understanding of teammate roles and responsibilities
SERVICE
2023/2024: Eliminated over $600,000 in actual medical liabilities for families in Virginia.
The 2024/2025 campaign
is now live!