Building on 20 years of experience, Souphansa Thanimith has served since 2025 as a project control specialist at Insight Global, where she is assigned to Rocky Mountain Power, a division of PacifiCorp. In this capacity, she plays a pivotal part in forecasting monthly project performance and aligning target and delivery dates with department heads across 65 accounts. Ms. Thanimith’s responsibilities include coordinating costs and schedules to ensure projects remain on track, issuing work orders, maintaining account-level project controls, and preparing reports to explain project performance trends. She oversees project health metrics from inception through completion while coordinating documentation, maintaining document control, calibrating project targets against forecasted results and more.
Before joining Insight Global, Ms. Thanimith spent nearly a decade as a program cost schedule control analyst at Northrop Grumman. She began her tenure with the company in 2015 in engineering support roles, focusing on blueprints, manufacturing drawings, maintenance and data management for government contract work. After fulfilling her initial responsibilities in engineering, Ms. Thanimith transitioned into the finance department, where she gained valuable insight into project control, cash flow and business management related to contract fulfillment while supporting Department of Defense contracts and collaborating closely with the U.S. Air Force. As her expertise deepened, she advanced to larger programs and acted as a liaison between departments, shifting her focus from Department of Defense contracts to work in the utilities sector. Her contributions and dedication to Northrop Grumman were recognized with 10 commemorative coins
Ms. Thanimith’s early career includes time as a data management technician with Cardno EM-Assist Inc. and a quality assurance manager with Yusef Manufacturing Laboratories LLC. She began her journey in 2007 as a quality assurance manager at Kelly Scientific Resources, where she worked with Kellogg’s and contributed significantly to regulatory compliance initiatives.
In addition to her primary vocation, Ms. Thanimith has pursued her wider interests as a face model and actress through Urban Talent. She has participated as an extra through Chamber Media, appearing in productions such as “Runners High” and the second season of “Marshals” on CBS. She also served as a runway model during the Native Market Days Fashion Show.
Reflecting her commitment to continuous personal development, Ms. Thanimith maintains affiliation with Layton Gym and Intermountain Hapkido, where she holds a red belt. She also volunteers for various martial arts training initiatives that provide free self-defense training for women, underscoring her commitment to community empowerment.
Ms. Thanimith’s professional performance was born of her academic journey. She first completed coursework in early elementary education at Eastern New Mexico University before relocating due to family commitments. Subsequently, Ms. Thanimith earned a Bachelor of Arts in history from Christopher Newport University in 2006. She developed a passion for U.S. military history and Latin American history at this institution, and her senior thesis — a comprehensive 35-page paper — was published in the university’s online journal. Ms. Thanimith has further enhanced her credentials by obtaining Secret Clearance (Favorable Status) from the government. She has additionally completed a master’s training certification professional acting workshop through Artists International Media Inc. and modeling and commercial acting certifications from Style Inc. Model and Talent Development.
The influence of mentorship has been central throughout Ms. Thanimith’s life. She attributes much of her success to the guidance of her late father, who instilled discipline and emphasized the importance of perseverance. This legacy continues to inspire her pursuit of excellence both professionally and personally.
Throughout her career, Ms. Thanimith has demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities and analytical skills that set her apart as an expert in project controls and quality assurance. She is recognized for managing numerous tasks simultaneously with proficiency and for her unique ability to synthesize complex information. Ms. Thanimith’s approach mirrors her academic training in history: viewing data as interconnected narratives that reveal broader patterns. By analyzing numbers as phases within projects rather than isolated figures, she identifies trends early and proactively devises mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
Beyond her career, Ms. Thanimith is a loving mother to two children. She is deeply proud of the significant milestones her children have achieved academically and personally. In her free time, Ms. Thanimith enjoys practicing martial arts, modeling, acting, paddleboarding, hiking and crafting. She seeks extracurricular activities that bring balance and fulfillment to her life.
Looking to the future, Ms. Thanimith aims to advance into more strategic managerial roles where she can lead teams of specialists and leverage her expertise across multiple projects to drive greater efficiency and streamline processes. She also remains passionate about continuing her acting and modeling careers by pursuing auditions that align with her values and exploring opportunities on larger stages nationally and internationally. The joy that Ms. Thanimith finds in these pursuits continues to motivate her toward greater accomplishments, while her perseverance inspires those around her.