Melissa Small

Melissa Small is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in the defense sector. Currently serving as a Senior Procurement Analyst at the Defense Logistics Agency since October 2018, Melissa specializes in high-value long-term acquisition contracts and manages full lifecycle procurement processes for multibillion-dollar projects. Prior to this role, Melissa was a Contract Specialist at the Missile Defense Agency, focusing on advanced R&D acquisitions. Melissa's career at the Defense Logistics Agency began in 2006, where roles included Contracting Officer and Supervisory Contracting Officer, overseeing major aviation platform acquisitions and energy procurement programs. Educational qualifications include a Master of Business Administration from Keller Graduate School of Management at DeVry University and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from DeVry University.