Brett Killen

Brett Killen supports the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management within the Department of Labor by managing critical acquisitions that sustain the agency’s operational infrastructure. He oversees contracts for technology modernization, workforce training platforms, and digital service delivery systems—particularly those supporting Job Corps programs. His procurement portfolio focuses on enabling efficient internal operations through specialized IT services, software solutions, and computing infrastructure. Killen’s role is central to translating the agency’s strategic priorities into actionable contracting actions that enhance service delivery and institutional capacity. He maintains long-standing relationships with key contractors including Management & Training Corporation, Horizons Youth Services, L.C., Career Systems Development Corporation, Odle Management Group, L.L.C., and Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced providers with proven expertise in workforce development, adult education technology, and federal IT modernization. Killen consistently engages vendors capable of delivering scalable, compliant, and mission-aligned solutions, often requiring deep domain knowledge in public-sector training systems and cloud-based service delivery. His contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting a focus on capability over socioeconomic categorization. However, he maintains a meaningful commitment to small business participation, with 16.7% of acquisitions reserved for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating balanced support for both large-capacity contractors and qualified small firms. Killen’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers), indicating strong demand for custom software development, data processing, and cloud-hosted training platforms. He frequently procures software publishing services under NAICS 513210, underscoring expertise in digital learning systems, LMS integration, and enterprise-level administrative software. His technical domain centers on workforce development technology, digital service modernization, and secure, scalable IT infrastructure for federal training programs.