Dominic Heggarty
Madison,CT
Summary
Experienced procurement and contracting leader with expertise in acquisition planning, budget management, procurement compliance, and team supervision. Led district-wide acquisition support, managed contracting authority up to $25K, and coordinated major facility renovation efforts.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement/Contracting Department Head
US Coast Base cape cod
Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts
07.2021 - 09.2025
- Supported procurement and contracting at Base Cape Cod for district-wide acquisition needs, held Contracting Officer authority up to $25K, supervised 5 Contracting Officers and 36 Purchasing Agents, assisted Senior Field Contracting Officer with construction acquisition documents for major Coast Guard facility renovations, and aided Project Managers in developing acquisition plans and timelines for program goals.
- Directed department operations at Cape Cod base, aligning daily work with mission needs.
- Supervised staff schedules, assignments, and readiness across base departments.
- Monitored safety compliance by conducting inspections and implementing corrective actions for base activities.
Finance and Supply Division Chief
US Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound
New Haven, Connecticut
07.2017 - 07.2021
- Supervised 24 active duty personnel and 9 reservists to support budget and dining facility operations. Assisted with management of sector and 14 sub-unit budgets totaling $2.3M; reviewed accounts for senior leaders and local accounting technicians. Oversaw $120K food service account and served as contracting officer representative for $182K housekeeping contract, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Supported district-wide procurement transition for $2.7M budget; coordinated remotely assigned micro-purchase and MILSTRIP teams. Resolved complex accounting issues, ensuring 100% compliance with account reconciliations while supporting funding for procurement, repair, and storage of furnishings for UPH and CG housing assets.
- Managed daily watchstanding operations for Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound, ensuring effective oversight and coordination. for Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound.
- Organized and executed marine safety missions across Long Island Sound waterways to enhance public safety. across Long Island Sound waterways.
- Oversaw search and rescue response teams during urgent maritime incidents to ensure swift and effective operations. during urgent maritime incidents.
Procurement/Contracting Department head
US Coast Guard Base Ketchikan
Ketchikan, Alaska
07.2014 - 07.2017
- Managed contracting department head duties.
Served as contracting officer for Coast Guard units in Alaska.
Directed team of 5 contracting officers.
Provided technical guidance to Base Ketchikan senior field contracting officer on acquisition procedures and questions.
Partnered with area project officers to develop and execute acquisition plans for full modernization of Coast Guard housing and UPH facilities across area of responsibility.
Reviewed funding documents throughout Alaska as approval official, checking accounting data and document accuracy.
Storekeeper
US Coast Guard
01.1995 - 06.2014
- 1995 - 1996, CGC Spar: Supported Aton deckhand duties.
1996 - 2000, CG Air Station Brooklyn / Atlantic City: Assisted with procurement and aviation supply tasks.
2000 - 2001, CG Loran Station Attu: Managed procurement support, funds control, and UPH room assignments for permanent and transient personnel; kept berthing facilities maintained, safe, and clean in line with housing inspection program requirements.
2001 - 2003, CG ISC Boston: Provided procurement support.
2003 - 2007, CG Maritime Safety and Security Team: Managed funds, procurement, and supply functions; coordinated berthing assignments and departures for deployable teams at commercial and government facilities.
2007 - 2010, USCGC Seneca: Led procurement and supply division, served as contracting officer and UPH liaison, and processed housing applications while coordinating berthing assignments for shipboard personnel in compliance with local UPH policies.
2010 - 2014, USCG District: Supported district-level procurement and supply operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business And Finance
University Of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, England06-1993
Skills
- Contracting authority
- Procurement compliance
- Acquisition planning
- Contract document review
- Contract administration
- Budget management
- Financial reconciliation
- Logistics planning
- Operational planning
- Department leadership
- Team leadership
- Team supervision
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Stakeholder communication
- Communication skills
- Forecasting and planning
Timeline
Procurement/Contracting Department Head
US Coast Base cape cod
07.2021 - 09.2025
Finance and Supply Division Chief
US Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound
07.2017 - 07.2021
Procurement/Contracting Department head
US Coast Guard Base Ketchikan
07.2014 - 07.2017
Storekeeper
US Coast Guard
01.1995 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Business And Finance
University Of Wolverhampton