Eric Heaton

Eric Heaton is a highly experienced procurement professional currently serving as a Senior Procurement Analyst at Veterans Management Services, Inc. since June 2022, providing support to the NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office. Eric's extensive background includes over eight years as a Senior Contracting Officer with the GSA, where business advisement and acquisition services for complex federal requirements were primary responsibilities. Prior military experience in the US Air Force and Air Force Reserve spans from 1993 to 2015, culminating in a Chief Master Sergeant role, with responsibilities that included managing acquisition operations and overseeing contract performance for substantial military assets. Eric holds an MBA with a concentration in Finance from Trident University International and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Wayland Baptist University.