Red Team Welcomes Dinah Watkins as Operations Associate
ASHBURN, Va., March 18, 2025 – Red Team Consulting (Red Team) is excited to announce the addition of Dinah Watkins to the team as an Operations Associate. With more than 15 years supporting federal contractors, Dinah has a diverse background spanning proposal management, administrative operations, and business support. She brings a keen eye for process optimization and a passion for helping teams work more effectively.
“I am super excited to welcome Dinah to our team!” said Jennifer Bias, Senior Director of Contracts & Operations. “Her experience in GovCon and propensity for operational efficiency, organization, and attention to detail will be extremely valuable to Red Team and our clients.”
We asked Dinah a few questions to get to know her more. Here’s what she had to say.
Q&A with Dinah Watkins
Q: How did your career path lead you to Red Team?
A: I began my career as an Administrative Assistant, gradually expanding my expertise across administrative, project, and operational support roles. My transition into the Proposal Industry happened naturally when I stepped into a Proposal Coordinator role, where I quickly developed a passion for the fast-paced, strategic nature of proposal management.
In 2022, I was introduced to Red Team through a former colleague and strongly considered joining as a consultant. After exploring other opportunities, I realized that my ideal role would allow me to leverage both my operational expertise and proposal industry experience. When the Operations Associate position at Red Team became available, it was the perfect fit. Now, I’m excited to support the company’s internal operations while contributing to the success of its clients and consultants—all within an organization that values both efficiency and its employees.
Q: What excites you most about your role as Operations Associate at Red Team?
A: While I’m excited to take on crucial administrative tasks that help alleviate the team’s workload, what excites me most is the opportunity to refine and optimize operational processes. I enjoy identifying inefficiencies and implementing effective solutions that enhance workflow and productivity. “Optimal” is one of my favorite words, and I look forward to applying that mindset to ensure Red Team operates as smoothly and efficiently as possible—allowing the team to seamlessly support its clients and consultants.
Q: What’s something interesting about you that people might not know?
A: I used to be a fire performer and would spin a hula hoop lit on fire! It was an exhilarating experience that required precision, focus, and a bit of fearlessness—skills that, in some ways, translate into my professional life as well.
Q: If you weren’t in this career, what would you be doing instead?
A: If I weren’t in this career, I would be a Pilates instructor, offering private sessions to help individuals build strength and manage chronic pain in a supportive, one-on-one environment. Movement has such a profound impact on overall well-being, and I would love to help others regain mobility and improve their quality of life through personalized instruction.
Q: What is your spirit animal and why?
A: The hummingbird. I’m swift and adaptable, able to pivot quickly in response to new tasks and changes, all while maintaining a lighthearted and positive approach. Just like the hummingbird, I thrive in dynamic environments and bring energy and agility to everything I do.
Q: If you had to delete all but 3 apps on your smartphone, which ones would you keep?
A: I’d keep Camera to capture the endless Kodak moments of my kiddo and pets—and, of course, to snap a quick photo of the cooking instructions I accidentally tossed too soon. Spotify would be a must because music is life. And Messages, so I can share pictures, songs, and memes with the people I love.
Thanks for sharing, Dinah!
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About Red Team: Red Team is a strategic growth consultancy that helps companies scale in the government contracting market. Over our 20+ years, we’ve helped thousands of companies achieve their growth targets with our full lifecycle strategic growth, capture, proposal development, and training services. With our support, our clients continue to beat their largest competitors, diversify their portfolio of customers, and achieve their financial goals.
