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Christina Frakes, a seasoned procurement expert, has spent over 8 years honing her skills in acquisition functions, contract administration, and market research. As a Contract Specialist at the Department of State, she developed, negotiated, and administered various contract types, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and technical specifications. Her experience spans multiple organizations, including All Native Group, MicroSystems Automation Group, and Gap Solutions, Inc., where she supported procurement-related tasks, conducted market research, and advised bureau personnel on procurement requirements. Christina holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and Anthropology from Towson University and is certified as a Microsoft Office Specialist (Word 2013).

Credentials

  • Microsoft Office Specialist (Word 2013)
    Certiport - A Pearson VUE Business
    Mar, 2017
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

    • Contract Specialist, Dept. of State A/OPE/AQM/DSCD/SB
      • Aug 2019 - May 2022
      • Arlington, VA

      Develops, negotiates, and administers all contract types; performs all stages of acquisition functions in support of the contracting officer.Reviews requests to ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and sufficiency of technical specifications.

    • Procurement Specialist, Dept. of State DS/T/TPS
      • Oct 2017 - Aug 2019
      • Dunn Loring, VA

      Provides support for all procurement-related tasks at the Diplomatic Security Training Center (DSTC). Conducts market research and data analysis, drafts Statements of Work (SOW) and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE) and assists the Contract Officer’s Representatives (CORs) and Government Technical Monitors (GTMs) throughout acquisition processes.

  • MicroSystems Automation Group
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area
    • Procurement Analyst, Dept. of State A/EX/PAS
      • Jun 2016 - Oct 2017
      • Washington D.C. Metro Area

      Reviews purchase requests, conducts market research, and advises bureau personnel on proper procurement requirements in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

  • GAP Solutions, Inc.
    • Arlington, VA
    • Procurement Assistant, Dept. of State FSI/EX/ACQ
      • Jun 2014 - Jun 2016
      • Arlington, VA

      Acquisitions support at the Foreign Service Institute; conducts various tasks related to contract composition, distribution, and maintenance. Responsible for tracking procedural data including all contractual actions, FAC-COR certifications and designations, and Honoraria submissions.

    • Administrative Assistant
      • Jun 2013 - May 2014
      • Marlton, NJ

      Performs all functions in support of the department manager, including preparation of proposals, quality reports, and various marketing correspondence, as well as complete office organization.

  • Emerson Personnel Group
    • Conner Strong and Buckelew
    • Administrative Assistant (Temp to Hire)
      • Feb 2013 - Jun 2013
      • Conner Strong and Buckelew

      Performs all functions in support of the department manager, including preparation of proposals, quality reports, and various marketing correspondence, as well as complete office organization.

    • Investigative Specialist
      • Oct 2011 - Feb 2013

      Analyzed records and composed clear background reports compliant with FCRA/state laws and contract specifications.

Education

  • 2005 - 2008
    Towson University
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sociology and Anthropology

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