Anjana Challa

With over 26 years of expertise in Facility Management, Program/Project Management, and Contract Administration, I excel in leading complex operations while ensuring budget optimization, service delivery, and compliance with industry regulations. Skilled in vendor management, performance tracking, and operational efficiency, I develop and implement cost-saving initiatives, strategic planning frameworks, and technology-driven facility solutions to enhance workplace productivity. I thrive in collaborative environments, guiding teams, and engaging with stakeholders to execute large-scale projects on time and within budget. 

• Led critical initiatives under the Strategic Acquisition for Quality Service (SAQS) Program enhancing the planning, procurement, and administration of facilities management service contracts to improve operational efficiency and cost control. 
• Managed multi-site facility operations, ensuring lease compliance, maintenance planning, and optimized space solutions for tenants. Oversaw budget and expenditure tracking, maintaining cost efficiency and ensuring alignment with agency expectations. Led strategic construction and renovation projects, improving on-budget and on-schedule performance metrics for repair and alteration initiatives while monitoring quality assurance. Spearheaded energy-saving initiatives, implementing sustainability projects under UESC and achieving compliance with Guiding Principle status for federal buildings. Piloted the installation of the National Computerized Maintenance Management Systems in the federal buildings
• Enhanced project KPIs through strategic oversight, improving Timely Award rates from 67% to 92% and On Budget/On Schedule metrics from 81% to 85%. Boosted Construction & Demolition Waste Diversion rates went from 35% to 49%. Maintained complete project data integrity.

• Doctor of Philosophy-Alabama A&M University (Huntsville, AL USA) 
• Graduate of the US General Services Administration (Region 4) 4-year Building Management Program. 
• BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association Real Property Administrator Certification (RPA), and   Facilities Management Administrator Certification (FMA). 
• Defense Acquisition University-Fed. Acquisition Inst. -Contracting Officer Representative-Level 11 
• Defense Acquisition University-Fed. Acquisition Inst. -Certification for Program and Project Managers-(PPM)-Mid Level