Kenneth Kadlec

Kenneth Kadlec is an experienced professional in contracts and compliance, currently serving as the Director of Contracts & Compliance at the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy since December 2022. Previously, Kenneth held various positions at the RAND Corporation, including Senior Manager and Manager of Contract & Grant Services, and Senior Contract Administrator. Prior roles also include Senior Associate Director of Contracts at Mathematica Policy Research, Grants & Contracts Manager at Social & Scientific Systems, and Senior Grants Manager at the National Endowment for Democracy. Additional experience encompasses HR Administration at the Vermont Department of Employment and Training, Business Management at the Washington Business Journal, and program management at the Institute of International Education. Kenneth has also provided cross-cultural language training as a lecturer in the Czech Republic. Educational background includes a Master's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College.