Dina Thompson has taken on a new role at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), where she will serve as the Assistant Administrator for the Contracting and Procurement Office. Thompson announced her new position over on LinkedIn.
Since 2018, Thompson has been a pivotal figure at TSA, bringing her extensive experience to the role of DAA where as a senior acquisition management official and the Deputy Head of the Contracting Activity, she provided executive leadership and technical expertise on matters involving procurements and other transaction agreements. Her responsibilities have a broad impact across the agency, involving the establishment and implementation of comprehensive procurement strategies and schedules in alignment with relevant policies, procedures, laws, and directives, and now as the Assistant Administrator for Contracting and Procurement/Head of Contracting Activity Thompson will continue that role at a more senior level.
Thompson’s career spans over 32 years of dedicated service, including nearly three decades supporting the Warfighter as a Contracting Officer and Procurement Analyst with the United States Army. Her significant experience includes information technology contracting, contracting for services, and the development of acquisition strategies. She is well-versed in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFARS).
In addition to her professional experience, Thompson is a Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) and holds both FAC-C and DAWIA Level III certifications. She is a veteran of the Air Force Reserve, having served since 1987.
Thompson’s academic credentials include a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Averett University and a Master of Science degree in Contract Management from the Naval Postgraduate School. Her educational background and extensive professional experience make her an asset to TSA, where her leadership will continue to influence the agency’s procurement and contracting activities.