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Brittany Ochs is an experienced contracts officer currently managing approximately $58 million in spending at the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, where responsibilities include negotiating large infrastructure agreements for the International Gemini Observatory on behalf of the National Science Foundation and NASA. Prior roles include serving as a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager at the University of Phoenix, a Senior Commodity Specialist at Honeywell, and a Senior Operations Manager at Infosys BPM, among others. Brittany has a diverse background in procurement, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management, highlighted by significant cost savings achievements. Brittany holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Indiana University Indianapolis and has also studied at the University of Arizona.