At °µÍø³Ô¹Ï, we celebrate our people, our cultures, and we recognize the value of diversity and inclusion. In March, we’ll focus on Women’s History Month while shining a light on one employee at a time.Ìý Today’s Q&A is with Sivon Williams, Director, Aviation Contracts, Critical Missions.
How did you come to join °µÍø³Ô¹Ï?Â
I joined °µÍø³Ô¹Ï through one of our legacy companies, DynCorp International, in December 2018.
What is your professional and personal background?Â
I’m a National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Certified Federal Contracts Manager with an M.A. in Legal Studies.  I have been working in Government Contracts over 25 years and served as a regulatory paralegal before that time.
Describe the work you do and how you think it makes a positive impact.Ìý
My work reduces risks for the company, provides a resource for my internal customer in an area outside of their expertise and nurtures °µÍø³Ô¹Ï’s relationship with its external customers.
What are some of your accomplishments and/or what has been your proudest career moment?Â
My proud career moments are plenty.  However, I feel most rewarded when I witness the growth of those whom I’ve worked with in a mentorship capacity.
What do you enjoy about working for °µÍø³Ô¹Ï?Â
Since joining the company in 2018, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a number of dynamic people with diverse backgrounds. Particularly impressive are the leadership/core team I’ve worked with recently within °µÍø³Ô¹Ï’s Women in Search of Excellence (WISE) Employee Resource Network Group.
What are you passionate about?Â
I’m passionate about people and am committed to helping and uplifting others – particularly the disenfranchised.
What’s your career advice?Â
Know your worth; know your value and be proud of it. While it’s probably ill-advised to bore others with the constant proclamation of your greatness, there’s zero value in dimming your light to make others comfortable. Keep shining – brightly!
What does safety mean to you or do you have a favorite safety tip?Â
Self-care is the best care. You can’t take care of business or people if you’re not at your best.
What’s the best invention in the world and why?Â
The Internet — it makes the world a little smaller.
What does Women’s History Month mean to you?Â
It’s an opportunity to show that history has been just that — HIS story. The many contributions of women to society has been undervalued and this month we focus on spotlighting those contributions.