About
From July 2023 through February 2025, I was a contract specialist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) My duties included:
Supported Contracting Officers in all phases of the acquisition lifecycle for commercial supplies and services.
Conducted market research, developed acquisition strategies, and evaluated procurement packages.
Prepared solicitations and contracts, incorporating Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and agency-specific regulations (NAM, CAR), drafting instructions for offerors, and defining evaluation criteria.
Performed price and cost analysis, monitored contract performance, and maintained electronic contract files.
Drafted contract modifications, including funding modifications, option exercises, and administrative changes, for Contracting Officer review and execution.
Liaised with vendors and program offices to resolve procurement issues, facilitate contract administration, and ensure compliance with terms and conditions, providing timely and effective acquisition support.
Collaborated with program managers, legal counsel, and contracting officers to optimize acquisition strategies.
From 2019 through 2021, I held two contractor positions also in support of the Department of Commerce and NOAA. In addition to acquisition experience, I was a manager for some of that time. Below is a summary of what I did in support of these agencies:
Led a team of seven contractors, managing backlog of 1,355+ contracts and closing expired agreements.
Assisted Contracting Officers with post-award modifications, including option years and funding obligations.
Identified and de-obligated over $2.5M in unused contract funds.
Developed and processed contract closeout packages, ensuring compliance with agency policies.
Published monthly Closeout Progress Reports and managed team workload/training.
Trained and mentored new hires, providing guidance on contract closeout procedures, agency policies, and professional development to help them achieve performance goals.
Managed contract closeouts in compliance with federal regulations.
Trained and supervised staff, ensuring efficiency in procurement processes.
Coordinated with vendors and Department of Commerce staff to obtain release of claims and de-obligate remaining contract funds.
In 2016 and 2017, I interned at the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (OSJA) in support of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) and Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), primarily focusing on:
Conducted legal research, drafted memos, and summarized legal agreements.
Assisted attorneys with regulatory updates, case reviews, and compliance analysis.
Transcribed legal proceedings, such as board of inquiry meetings.