Miranda Garcia
Fort Benning
Summary
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.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health And Fitness
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC08-2022
Skills
- federal acquisition
- FAR
- CAM
- NOAA/Dept of Commerce guidelines
- Pre-Award Contracting
- Post-Award Contracting
- Market Research
- Cost/Price Analysis
- Contract File Documentation
- Audits
- Program Coordination
- Project Coordination
- Vendor Relations
- Client Relations
- Reporting
- Audit Preparation
- MS Office
- Google Workspace
- PRISM
- SAP
Websites
Timeline
Child & Youth Program Assistant (CYPA)
Child Development Center
06.2024 - 02.2025
Contract Specialist - Remote
Veterans Management Services, Inc.
02.2024 - 06.2025
Founder & Coach
Rifitness Health LLC
04.2020 - 03.2023
Program Coordinator
DOT Graphics
02.2016 - 10.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Health And Fitness
Fayetteville Technical Community College