Contract Specialist with extensive experience supporting NOAA acquisitions through VMSI. Skilled in contract administration, solicitation development, and compliance with FAR and federal acquisition policies. Adept at coordinating across teams, managing documentation, and ensuring timely procurement outcomes. Additional experience includes program coordination, childcare management, and entrepreneurship.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Specialist - Remote
Veterans Management Services, Inc.
Sterling
02.2024 - 06.2025
Company Overview: NOAA Affiliate.
Supported NOAA’s acquisition lifecycle from pre-award through closeout, ensuring compliance with FAR, CAM, and Department of Commerce policies.
Drafted and reviewed acquisition documents, including RFPs, RFQs, J&As, SOWs, PWSs, and IGCEs.
Conducted market research and price/cost analysis to ensure fair and reasonable contract awards.
Assisted Contracting Officers in preparing awards, modifications, option-year exercises, and task/delivery orders.
Monitored contractor performance, deliverables, and invoices, escalating issues to leadership as needed.
Maintained complete contract files, and prepared documentation for audits, reviews, and leadership reporting.
Collaborated with program managers, technical staff, and financial analysts to align acquisitions with mission needs and available funding.
NOAA Affiliate
Streamlined procurement documentation review process, reducing award timelines by 50%.
Supported over $9 million in NOAA acquisitions annually across three program areas.
Child & Youth Program Assistant (CYPA)
Child Development Center
Air Force Academy
06.2024 - 02.2025
Company Overview: Air Force Academy
Provided developmental care for toddlers ages 1–3, supporting social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
Designed and implemented age-appropriate programming aligned with Air Force child development standards and milestones.
Supervised and engaged up to 18 children in group and individual activities while maintaining safety, order, and a positive environment.
Communicated with parents/guardians to share progress updates, behavioral observations, and developmental strategies.
Enforced health, hygiene, and safety standards, administering CPR/first aid as required.
Air Force Academy
Supported the successful care and development of over [X] children.
Maintained a 100% safety compliance record during tenure.
Founder & Coach
Rifitness Health LLC
Fort Bragg
04.2020 - 03.2023
Designed and delivered virtual workout programs with personalized coaching and nutrition guidance.
Managed client onboarding, scheduling, payments, and digital content creation.
Built an engaged online community through social media and virtual platforms.
Grew the client base to 5 members within 3 months.
Helped 50% of clients achieve measurable health and fitness goals.
Program Coordinator
DOT Graphics
Chatsworth
02.2016 - 10.2017
Coordinated project schedules, purchase orders, and inventory for packaging programs.
Acted as a liaison between clients, vendors, and internal production teams.
Maintained program files and generated progress reports.
Assisted in developing project plans to streamline packaging processes and workflows.
Coordinated logistics for packaging projects ensuring timely delivery and resource allocation.
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