Sonya Dawson is the Senior Manager of Supply Chain Governance at Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc., where she directs the development and implementation of strategic supply chain governance frameworks from conception through execution. In this role, she aligns organizational business goals with regulatory compliance requirements and ensures all stakeholder functions operate cohesively across subcontracts management, procurement, and vendor relations. Her career spans two decades of progressive responsibility in contract administration, procurement operations, and supply chain management, with significant experience at major organizations including ICF International, Performance Contracting Inc., and IndraSoft Inc. Sonya specializes in translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable operational strategies and driving measurable improvements in process efficiency and compliance.