Naomi O'Mara
Valley Center,CA
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Contract Specialist (NADP)
Department Of The Navy
02.2024 - Current
- Participates in the Naval Acquisition Developmental Program (NADP) as a Contract Specialist, receiving in-depth training in federal acquisition and procurement processes tailored to the Department of the Navy.
- Manages procurement actions on Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, directly supporting mission-critical U.S. Marine Corps requirements.
- Conducts detailed market research by collaborating with vendors, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), and the Facility Engineering and Acquisition Division (FEAD) to clarify requirements, optimize sourcing, and prevent delays.
- Drafts Management and Oversight Process for the Acquisition of Services - Streamlined (MOPAS-S) statements by analyzing market conditions, identifying cost-effective sources, and developing strategies to enhance resource allocation and project execution.
- Nominates and assigns Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) for specific contracts, utilizing the Joint Appointment Module (JAM) to streamline COR management and ensure oversight compliance.
- Partners with contracting officers and stakeholders to develop actionable Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), ensuring timely milestone completion for complex acquisitions.
- Implements a tracking system to monitor purchase requests and task orders, achieving minimal errors and maintaining an average turnaround of 2-3 days.
- Reviews procurement requests and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) to confirm that pre-award specifications, approvals, and funding authorizations meet all requirements.
- Utilizes systems such as Procurement Desktop - Defense (PD2), Acquisition Management System (AMS), and System for Award Management (SAM) to document and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with Navy and Department of Defense (DoD) regulations.
Education
Master of Science - Sport Psychology
CalSouthern University
Irvine, CA03-2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu08-2015
Skills
- Contracting and Procurement Systems: Proficient in Procurement Desktop - Defense (PD2), Acquisition Management System (AMS), System for Award Management (SAM), Federal Procurement Data System - Next Generation (FPDS-NG), Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment/Wide Area Workflow (PIEE/WAWF), and Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS)
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Skilled in analyzing contract data, enabling efficient execution of requirements from the pre-award to post-award process
Accomplishments
- Proactively pursues additional training through Defense Acquisition University (DAU) courses and resources, deepening expertise in federal acquisition policies and improving readiness for increased responsibilities.
- Identifies process improvement opportunities, implementing checklist enhancements that minimize review time, reduce errors, and support team efficiency.
- Completes 8 task orders, 18 deobligations, 2 option year modifications, and 3 bilateral modifications within the first six months, directly contributing to mission readiness and operational efficiency.
- Serves as the main point of contact throughout the procurement process, addressing inquiries, ensuring regulatory compliance, and balancing competing demands such as task orders and coursework.
- Effectively transitions to new processes and team structures following a supervisory change, rapidly adapting to maintain high performance standards and contribute positively to team goals.
- Voluntarily undertakes additional assignments involving new requirements and task order modifications, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the procurement lifecycle and strengthening technical skills.
Job-Related Training
- CON 0040: Market Research
- CON 0074: Source Selection
- CON 0090: Strategies for Contracting with SDVOSBs (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses)
- CON 0130: Services Acquisition
- CON 0640: Wage Determination
- CON 1100V: Contract Foundational Skills
- CON 1200V: Contract Pre-award
- CON 1300V: Contract Execution
- CON 2370: Simplified Acquisition Procedures
- FAC 069: Price Analysis
- FAC 082: B2B: Conduct Pre-award and Post-award Debriefing
- FAC 085: B2B: Price Reasonableness for SAP (Simplified Acquisition Procedures)
- FAC 086: B2B: Awarding Task Orders under Multiple-Award IDIQ Contracts
- CLC 030: Essentials of Interagency Acquisitions/Fair Opportunity
- Standard Procurement System (SPS) New User Course
- Procurement Management Tool (PMT) New User Training
Timeline
Contract Specialist (NADP)
Department Of The Navy
02.2024 - Current
Master of Science - Sport Psychology
CalSouthern University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Chaminade University of Honolulu
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