Nicholas Vera
Leader, Mentor, Solution Provider, and Space Nerd
- Role
- Director, Contracts at Sierra Space
- Location
- Louisville, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nicholas Vera
A seasoned Contracts Leader with over 18 years of proven expertise in Contract Management, Program Management, Proposal Management, Procurement, Subcontract Management, and Negotiation. Recognized for adeptly building and leading diverse teams, fostering excellent customer relations both internal and external. Well versed in the management of a myriad of diverse programs and all contract types. Demonstrates a proven capability to concurrently manage multiple programs, providing leadership in both Contracts and Program Management, while adeptly balancing competing priorities. Possesses a dynamic, self-starting demeanor with a keen attention to detail. Holds specialized training in Proposal & Capture Management, FAR, DFAR, and FAR supplements, along with expertise in Risk Management, OCI Mitigation & Avoidance, Cost Analysis, and Procurement. Known for problem-solving abilities, collaborative team engagement, and a strategic and tactical approach to providing solutions. Recognized as an innovative \"outside the box\" thinker.
Experience
Director, Contracts
Jan 2026 — Present
Contracts leader for the Defense and Space Transportation Sectors.
Education
George Mason University
Bachelor's of Arts, Global Affairs: Latin America
2003 — 2006
University of Virginia
Graduate Certificate, Procurement and Contracts Management
2008 — 2010
Bellevue University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Project Management
2015
Skills
- Top Secret
- Information Assurance
- Pricing
- Dod
- National Security
- Microsoft Office
- Defense Contracting
- Management
- Crm
- Government Procurement
- Security Clearance
- Aerospace
- Proposal Support
- Contract Management
- Analysis
- Far
- Program Management
- Air Force
- Federal Government
- Costpoint
- Defense
- Army
- Organizational Conflict of Interest
- Intelligence
- Procurement
- Navy
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Requirements Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Space Systems
- Operational Planning
- Proposal Writing
- Subcontracting
- Military
- Contract Negotiation
- Systems Engineering
- Government
- Policy
- Government Proposals
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