Amanda Kitch

Amanda Kitch serves as a Recruiter for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), operating under agency code 7200AA, where she plays a pivotal role in staffing and workforce planning for international development programs. Her responsibilities include identifying, sourcing, and onboarding specialized personnel to support technical assistance initiatives in governance, democratic engagement, and institutional capacity building. Kitch works closely with contracting officers and program managers to align human capital acquisitions with USAID’s strategic objectives, ensuring that contract staffing solutions meet the complex demands of overseas operations and policy advisory missions. She primarily handles personnel services acquisitions under the NAICS 921190 category, focusing on professional services contracts for international development experts, technical advisors, and program support staff. Kitch maintains a consistent working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a key vendor providing specialized human capital solutions for USAID’s global operations. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven experience in delivering international development workforce services, including recruitment of subject matter experts in public sector reform, election monitoring, and emergency response coordination. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, task-order-based engagements that support multi-year program cycles. Kitch’s contracting activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of acquisitions competed without restriction under the No Set-Aside classification. This reflects a mission-driven focus on securing top-tier technical expertise regardless of vendor size or certification status, prioritizing capability and track record over socioeconomic preferences. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 921190—Other General Government Support—which encompasses the acquisition of professional services supporting public sector institutional strengthening. She specializes in procuring contract personnel for governance reform, policy analysis, and capacity-building assignments in fragile and developing states, demonstrating deep expertise in international development workforce procurement.