Samir Balala
About Samir Balala
Samir Balala serves as the Office of Innovation and Information Technology (OIIT) Acquisition & Contracting at the National Institutes of Health since 2020. He has extensive experience in strategic acquisition and contracting, with a background in military service and academia.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Samir Balala has been employed at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2000, holding various roles over the years. He currently serves in the Office of Innovation and Information Technology (OIIT) Acquisition & Contracting, a position he has held since 2020. His responsibilities include providing strategic acquisition counsel to senior leadership and aligning procurement strategies with agency goals. Previously, he worked as a Facility Manager at Charles River Labs and as a Deputy Program Manager, where he managed contracts for IT services valued over $100 million.
Education and Expertise
Samir Balala studied at the University of Maryland Global Campus, where he focused on Global Business & Public Policy. His education has equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary for his roles in acquisition and contracting within the federal government. His expertise includes crafting and executing Statements of Work (SOW) and managing competitive bidding processes.
Background in Military Service
Samir Balala served in the United States Army from 1995 to 2000. During his military career, he was stationed at the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID). His experience in the military has contributed to his leadership skills and understanding of complex organizational structures.
Experience as an Adjunct Professor
Since 2015, Samir Balala has been an Adjunct Professor at Montgomery College in Germantown, MD. In this role, he shares his knowledge and experience in business and public policy with students, contributing to their academic development and understanding of the field.
Project Management at SoBran-Inc
From 2003 to 2015, Samir Balala worked as a Project Manager at SoBran-Inc, where he was involved in various projects at the NIH. His role included chairing technical evaluation panels and conducting IT market research to support strategic acquisition decisions, demonstrating his ability to manage complex projects effectively.