Eric Olmstead

Eric Olmstead serves as the Branch Chief for IT Services at NOAA's Acquisitions and Grants Office since January 2017, overseeing a team responsible for IT contract administration in support of the NOAA Office of the Chief Information Officer. With a focus on strategic sourcing for Commercial IT Services and Software, Eric also holds an unlimited warrant as a Contracting Officer, specializing in Cyber Security and Cloud Services contracts. Prior to joining NOAA, Eric worked as a Contract Specialist at the USAMRAA from August 2010 to January 2017, engaging in various contracting functions related to construction and utility acquisitions. Eric's early experience includes an internship at Meridian Equity Partners, where contributions were made to the Options trading and research team. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Management from Mount St. Mary's University and a BA in Economics from Kenyon College.