Amber L Raybon

Amber L. Raybon serves as a key procurement professional within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s FA8771 organization, where she supports the development and sustainment of mission-critical information technology systems for air and space operations. Her role centers on managing acquisitions for professional development and workforce capability enhancement, ensuring that Air Force personnel are equipped with the technical competencies needed to operate advanced digital systems. She plays a vital role in aligning contracting activities with the agency’s strategic priorities in cloud modernization, AI enablement, and cyber resilience by securing high-quality training and workforce upskilling services that bridge capability gaps across technical domains. Raybon collaborates with a diverse range of vendors specializing in defense-focused training and workforce development, including systems integrators, educational technology providers, and certified training institutions. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identified in the data, her procurement patterns suggest a preference for vendors with proven experience in delivering DoD-compliant learning solutions, including secure learning management systems, immersive simulation platforms, and cybersecurity curriculum development. Her working relationships reflect a results-driven approach focused on measurable outcomes in workforce readiness and technical proficiency. Raybon’s contracting portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This indicates a focus on selecting the most qualified providers regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing technical merit, past performance, and mission alignment over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, the nature of her acquisitions still allows for small business involvement through competitive bidding in the professional training space. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 611430—Professional and Management Development Training—reflecting deep expertise in acquiring customized workforce development programs, leadership academies, technical certification prep, and emerging technology upskilling. She procures services that enable the Air Force to maintain a cutting-edge workforce capable of operating next-generation command, control, and intelligence systems.