Jacob Gray Email & Phone Number

San Antonio, TX, US

United States

As a Contract Acquisitions Specialist supporting our great partners at NOAA, I facilitate the procurement of goods and services, ensuring we meet our quarterly goals while maintaining adherence to regulations and policies. I handle contracts on the specialized Simplified Acquisition Procedures team. My role involves evaluating vendors, monitoring.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

• Led a specialized team tasked with the acquisition, modernization, and standardization of a U.S. Naval equipment training & certification program which resulted in an increased trainee performance by 37%
• Developed 7 comprehensive training curricula which encompassed exercises across multiple acquisition and material management platforms which resulted in the qualification and increased proficiency of personnel
• Utilized cutting-edge simulation software that replicated real-world scenarios, improved trainees’ abilities to respond effectively to dynamic operational environments
• Collaborated with 6 cross-functional teams that tailored training programs to specific mission requirements resulting in increased mission success rates

Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan

• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including Contracting Officers, to develop acquisition strategies, define requirements, and prepare solicitation documents, such as Request for Quotes (RFQs) and.
• Demonstrated expertise in federal procurement processes, including a deep understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), to ensure all procurement activities are compliant and efficient.
• Managed and coordinated procurement operations for naval logistics, overseeing the acquisition of materials, supplies, and equipment necessary for shipboard operations and maintenance.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

• Managed the procurement and supply chain operations for highly classified materials and equipment critical to national security, ensuring utmost confidentiality and compliance with security protocols.
• Demonstrated expertise in Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) while overseeing the entire procurement lifecycle of classified materials.
• Conducted thorough market research within highly specialized sectors to identify qualified suppliers and contractors capable of handling classified materials.
• Collaborated closely with the Defense Security Service (DSS) and other relevant authorities to ensure full compliance with national security directives and safeguarding of classified materials.