Aundra Rhone-Jones

Aundra Rhone-Jones serves as a key procurement professional within the Internal Revenue Service, supporting the agency’s mission to modernize tax administration through secure, technology-driven solutions. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions in cybersecurity, systems integration, and operational support services, Rhone-Jones ensures compliance with federal contracting regulations while advancing the IRS’s strategic priorities in digital transformation, fraud detection, and cloud infrastructure modernization. Their portfolio primarily encompasses IT-enabled compliance workflows, data analytics platforms, and secure service delivery systems critical to safeguarding taxpayer information across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. Rhone-Jones maintains strong working relationships with leading federal contractors including Deloitte Consulting LLP, Maximus Federal Services, Inc., and Science Applications International Corporation, leveraging their expertise in large-scale systems modernization and mission-critical IT operations. Additional partnerships with Cherokee Nation Federal Consulting, L.L.C. and InsySCO, Inc. reflect a balanced approach that integrates institutional capacity with niche technical capabilities. These relationships are characterized by sustained collaboration, performance-based contract management, and a focus on scalable, secure solutions aligned with IRS cybersecurity standards. A consistent emphasis on small business participation is evident in Rhone-Jones’s procurement patterns, with over 56% of awards designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic inclusion and tap into innovative capabilities from small, disadvantaged, and community-based vendors. The contracting approach prioritizes equitable access while maintaining rigorous performance standards across all socioeconomic categories. The primary technical domains targeted for procurement align with NAICS 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance), NAICS 561621 (security systems services), and NAICS 519130 (information services), underscoring expertise in physical and cyber infrastructure support, secure service delivery, and data-centric information systems. Rhone-Jones’s work centers on procuring integrated solutions that enhance operational resilience, automate compliance, and protect sensitive financial data in evolving digital environments.