Chris Mertens

Chris Mertens is an experienced contract specialist currently working at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality since August 2022. Prior to this role, Chris was a contract administrator at the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) from May 2018 to August 2022, and a business support specialist at the University of Maryland College Park from February 2017 to May 2018, where responsibilities included overseeing payroll for over 400 employees and managing student housing. Chris also held positions at the Alliance to Save Energy and completed internships at the U.S. Department of State, focusing on development materials and database management. Educational qualifications include a Master of Public Policy in Federal Acquisitions and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Policy, both from the University of Maryland College Park, along with study at the American University of Rome.