Melissa K. Ramos
North Potomac
Summary
Seasoned acquisition leader with over 24 years of federal contracting experience, seeking to bring my demonstrated excellence in acquisition strategy, procurement innovation, and supervisory leadership to the General Services Administration as a GS-14 Supervisory Contract Specialist (Announcement: GSA-2025-0014). Committed to driving acquisition solutions that align with GSA’s goals of government-wide efficiency, modernization, and exceptional service delivery.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisory Contract Specialist (GS-1102-14)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), NIH
Bethesda
06.2019 - Current
- Leads cross-functional acquisition teams supporting six NIH institutes with cradle-to-grave procurement responsibilities
- Provides strategic and technical oversight for an annual acquisition portfolio exceeding $350 million
- Supervises and mentors GS-9 through GS-13 Contract Specialists; delegated authority as Acting Branch Chief
- Coordinates pre-award planning, post-award administration, and full compliance with acquisition laws and regulations
- Championed the implementation of internal controls and automated processes to reduce award cycle times
- Directed NIH-level contracts supporting the COVID-19 RADx initiative, executing rapid response acquisitions under urgent and competitive timelines
- Collaborated with acquisition leadership to implement innovative procurement policy and compliance mechanisms
- Utilized eSRS and FPDS-NG to ensure GSA and federal reporting accuracy for acquisition activities
Contract Specialist (GS-1102-11/12/13)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), NIH
Bethesda
12.2001 - 06.2019
- Developed and executed acquisition strategies for complex R&D and support services using GWACs, FSS, and open-market vehicles
- Led multi-million-dollar contract actions including a $20M peer review IDIQ and $45.4M BPA for outreach services
- Supported high-visibility programs for the NIH Director’s Office and OSPEEC, including competitive 8(a) procurements
- Crafted acquisition plans, milestone schedules, SOWs, and justification documents for specialized procurements
- Advised program managers on FAR-based procurement strategy and policy interpretation across the acquisition lifecycle
- Managed invoicing, funding modifications, and contractor performance for dozens of concurrent contracts
Program Specialist (GS-301-7/9/11)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Washington
05.1995 - 12.2001
- Supported the oversight and contract administration of A/E Technical Assistance Contracts (TACs) for disaster recovery programs
- Reviewed scopes of work, analyzed task orders, and assisted in budget and invoice verification for multi-site deployments
- Served as a non-voting Technical Evaluation Board member in the award of infrastructure support contracts
- Provided analysis for financial documentation under the Community Disaster Loan (CDL) program
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Finance)
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD12.1993
Skills
- Federal Acquisition Lifecycle Management (Cradle-to-Grave)
- FAR
- HHSAR
- GSA-specific Acquisition Regulations
- Team Leadership
- Workforce Development
- Complex R&D
- Services
- Support Contracts
- Strategic Planning
- Procurement Innovation
- Acquisition Policy Development
- Compliance
- Vendor Relations
- Contract Administration
- PRISM
- CAMS
- Oracle iProcurement
- FPDS-NG
- SAMgov
- FedConnect
- ESRS
Certification
Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level III
References
Available upon request.
Awards
- NIH Director’s Award, 2021, RADx Tech & Advanced Technology Platforms
- NHLBI Director’s Group Awards
- 2019
- 2022
- Acquisition Leadership and Market Research
- Special Act of Service Award, 2019
- Office of Acquisitions Leadership Award, 2019
- Annual Performance Awards
- 2011
- 2023
Timeline
Supervisory Contract Specialist (GS-1102-14)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), NIH
06.2019 - Current
Contract Specialist (GS-1102-11/12/13)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), NIH
12.2001 - 06.2019
Program Specialist (GS-301-7/9/11)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
05.1995 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Finance)
Frostburg State University
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