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Nicole Acosta

Nicole Acosta Lean Six Sigma, PMP

Senior Manager

Government Services

Government

Since 2004, Nicole Acosta has been providing disaster recovery, procurement, and government consulting services. She has provided assistance to multiple state agencies with contract negotiations, contract management, project management, procurement, and grant management. Her areas of expertise include Federal Grant Management, US Treasury Regulations, 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance, Single Audit, Transportation, FEMA Public Assistance, Large Project Management, and State and Local Government. Nicole’s additional experience includes serving within the Emergency Operations Center as an Emergency Support Function 5 (ESF) and ESF 8 during State of emergency activations. 

Nicole’s certifications include Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, State of Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN), and State of Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM).

Nicole Acosta is originally from Columbia County, Florida, and enjoys opportunities with our Government Consulting team where she can make an impact!

 

 

 

 

Licenses/Certifications:

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • State of Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN)
  • State of Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)
  • Lean Six Sigma- Certified Green Belt (CGB)
  • United States General Service Administration Certified
  • Sourcing in the Public Sector, Procurement
  • Concept of Operations Briefing
  • ICS 100 Introduction to the Incident Command System
  • ICS 200 For Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
  • ICS 700 National Incident Management Systems (NIMS)
  • ICS 800 National Response Plan (NRP)
  • IS 634 Intro to Public Assistance
  • Florida Single Audit Act
  • Advancing Accountability
  • Regional Financial Management from US DOJ
  • Sourcing in the Public Sector Negotiation Strategies and Techniques
  • Negotiation in Florida

Community Activities:

  • National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO)
  • ADVANCE. GROW. ACCELERATE. (AGA)
  • United Way of the Big Bend, Past Loaned Executive

Education:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Florida State University