Deanna Mahanand is a highly accomplished Government Acquisition Professional with over 18 years of experience in federal contracting, procurement strategy, and financial oversight. With a deep expertise in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), she has successfully managed and negotiated multi-billion-dollar contracts across multiple federal agencies, including DISA, NAVAIR, FEMA, and DCMA. Beginning her career as an Auditor at DCAA, Deanna built a strong foundation in compliance audits, cost analysis, and contractor business system evaluations before advancing into leadership roles overseeing major defense contracts, including those with Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin. Her ability to navigate complex procurement landscapes, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive cost-effective acquisitions has made her a trusted advisor in the government contracting sector.
Ms. Mahanand received a MBA from the University of Maryland, and a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Phoenix.