THE AVATAR DIFFERENCE

Aerospace and defense systems are increasingly dynamic with often complex technical and operational requirements. Avatar has successfully lead teams responsible for flight safety critical systems, provided launch support at several national ranges, and been actively involved in the planning activities related to supporting new vehicles at NASA Kennedy Space Center. This experience positions Avatar as a trusted partner capable of delivering solutions and services that surpass customer expectations regarding schedule, budget, ease of management, security and operations. 
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We pride ourselves in the unique qualities that set us apart from our competition and make Avatar the ideal contracting partner.  It starts with our people:

• Highly-educated professional staff with all holding college degrees and 35% holding advanced technical degrees
• Domain experts and industry veterans have in-depth knowledge of groundbreaking space, aviation and weapons system development
• Subject matter experts have over 250 years of combined experience in NASA & DoD spaceflight and defense programs
• Licensed engineers & program management professionals on staff
• Balanced mix of senior, mid-level & junior professionals to ensure an available pipeline for future requirements and the infusion of fresh ideas ​

Includes our efficient operations and certifications:

• Operating under DCAA-approved accounting system with tight indirect rate controls and real-time expenditure monitoring across all accounts and projects
• Strict adherence to and extensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation, NASA FAR Supplement, Defense FAR Supplement, and Air Force FAR Supplement
• ISO 9001-compliant Quality Management System with repeatable processes that focus on continually improving operational productivity and customer satisfaction by using risk-based thinking and the process approach [registered Summer 2019]
• Certified woman-owned and small disadvantaged business, with Navy Seaport-E & FAA eFAST Prime contracts ​

​And continues with our commitment to the “customer first” mentality, and the retention and growth of our superb employee network:

• Robust total compensation package intelligently designed to retain and attract top talent while maintaining cost controls
• Rapid recruiting and staffing capability with internal technical experts reviewing and screening résumés instead of third-party firms or non-technical recruiters
• Maintain continually-refreshed database of candidates in key geographical areas
• Timely, error-free submission of all contract deliverables, required technical and financial reports, and monthly invoices with high customer acceptance rates
• Committed to customer mission and operational objectives, including Government and Primes, with “team player” attitude, transparency and continuous coordination
• Established key NASA and DoD Government relationships and organizational knowledge for streamlined communications
• Client access to key decision-makers and top management for quick action and solutions

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Kajal Pancholi, PE

President &
​Chief Executive Officer

• Licensed Professional Engineer with over 15 years of systems engineering, test evaluation, business development, proposal management and quality assurance experience
• MS, Aerospace Engineering [University of Maryland] & certified AS9100 Lead Auditor
• Technical background in infrared sensor development and flight testing for MDA, space systems integration for NASA and spacecraft orbital analysis for United States Air Force

George Hauer 

Senior Director,
​Business Development

• Over 40 years of program and technical management, strategic business development, and organizational leadership experience on Government, commercial & international projects
• Managed numerous domestic and international programs specializing in aerospace and transportation test facility design, construction, activation, turnover and maintenance
• Led large-scale systems & laboratory engineering, test, evaluation and operations contracts

Kathrin Kjos

Senior Director, 
​Missile Defense Programs

• Over 25 years in strategy development, systems architecting, systems engineering, design, development, testing and initial production across multiple missile defense programs
• As Raytheon’s Director of BMDS Kill Vehicles, oversaw technical performance, cost, schedule and risk for all kill vehicle development programs (SM-3 Blk IIA KW and MKV)
• Championed & designed Raytheon’s MDA Phased Adaptive Approach Enterprise Campaign

INDUSTRY AWARDS & RECOGNITION

The Avatar team has received numerous prestigious awards from government and commercial clients.

• Recipients of several NASA Silver Dollar & Space Flight Awareness Awards
• Recognized with over 20 KLXS-I & -II team Certificates of Appreciation
• MDA Annual Program Management Team Award for test event management
• Brevard Business Recognition Award for hiring & training displaced workers

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