We Are MSC: Contract Specialist James Davenport
06 August 2025
WE ARE MSC --
We Are MSC: Contract Specialist James Davenport
This week’s “We Are MSC” highlights San Diego resident James Davenport, Contract Specialist with MSCPAC.
How long have you worked with MSC?
1.5 Years
What is your job with MSC?
I serve MSC as a Contracting Officer handling pre-award and post-award acquisitions in support of MSC’s Pacific operations.
What has been your favorite memory while working at MSC?
One of my favorite memories at MSC so far was watching the USNS Mercy successfully set sail for Mobile, Alabama. I worked on the ship for over four months and oversaw the repairs and annuals. Seeing USNS Mercy pass by the San Diego office made me very proud of the work myself and the ship support team accomplished in support of MSC’s mission.
As a staff member (or military member) how do you support the MSC mission?
As a staff member, I support MSC’s mission by writing contracts for supplies and services that facilitate and assist the repair of our fleet. Furthermore, during a voyage repair I also act as the Administering Contracting Officer (ACO) where I manage the repair budget and negotiate the price for Contract Change Orders (CCO)s.