Savannah Metoyer
Parkton
Summary
Highly skilled Contract Specialist and Human Resource Officer with a strong record of managing federal acquisitions and personnel operations. Proven ability to manage full lifecycle acquisitions in compliance with FAR, agency regulations, and federal policies, including solicitation, negotiation, award, and contract administration. Experienced in leading teams, advising senior leadership, and implementing innovative solutions to optimize processes and mission outcomes. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a demonstrated record of maintaining compliance, efficiency, and accountability in high-pressure environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Officer
Army National Guard
05.2018 - Current
- Advise commanders on all personnel matters: manpower, assignments, promotions, evaluations, awards, disciplinary actions, and HR transactions.
- Manage personnel readiness, maintain accountability, and ensure accurate updates in HR systems.
- Supervise and train HR teams, develop unit-level policies, and streamline processes to improve operational efficiency.
- Led HR operations for 165 deployed personnel, including building Deployment Manning Documents, tracking readiness, and coordinating demobilization.
Contract Specialist
United States Department of Agriculture, USDA
11.2024 - 09.2025
- Supported acquisition planning and execution in alignment with USDA mission priorities.
- Managed the pre-to-post award of fresh fruit contracts for the USDA Commodity Procurement Program as the lead contract specialist.
- Drafted, released, and managed solicitations ensuring compliance with FAR, statutes, and agency policy.
- Coordinated with other USDA programs (Food Nutrition Services) and vendors to ensure successful delivery of products to schools, food banks, and households in communities across the country.
- Assisted in negotiating contract terms and conditions and administered contracts, tracking performance, modifications, and close-outs.
- Addressed contract discrepancies and coordinated corrections to prevent any delays in product and/or payment to vendors.
Contract Specialist
U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Executed pre-award and post-award functions such as solicitations, evaluations, inspections, payment and closeouts.
- Developed and managed acquisition plans, specifications, and scope of work for various contracts (services, supplies, construction).
- Evaluated contract proposals to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with vendors to facilitate streamlined procurement processes.
- Reviewed contract modifications, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project goals and legal standards.
- Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers and optimize sourcing strategies for procurement needs.
- Led contractor negotiations, administered contracts, resolved delivery and compliance issues, and supported contract modifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois, IL05-2018
Skills
- Acquisition & Contracting: FAR compliance, solicitations, contract administration, negotiations, cost/price analysis, SOW/PWS preparation
- Human Resources: Personnel management, strength reporting, promotions, awards, accountability, readiness metrics, evaluations
- Leadership & Management: Team supervision, mentoring, training, strategic planning, process improvement
- Systems: Procurement Desktop-Defense, SAMgov, Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army, Web-Based Supply Chain Management System, Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
Contracting Professional Certification, June 2023
Timeline
Contract Specialist
United States Department of Agriculture, USDA
11.2024 - 09.2025
Contract Specialist
U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command
01.2022 - 11.2024
Human Resources Officer
Army National Guard
05.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Illinois State University