C Jen Johnson

C. Jen Johnson serves as a Purchasing Agent within the Social Security Administration’s Office of Acquisition and Grants, where she plays a critical role in executing procurements that sustain the agency’s mission-critical infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on professional and technical services, with a strong emphasis on software development, systems integration, and cybersecurity support. Her work ensures the reliability and modernization of IT systems and administrative services essential to benefit delivery and public trust. Johnson routinely handles complex, high-stakes contracts requiring rigorous compliance with federal acquisition regulations and technical evaluation criteria. Johnson maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including CA, Inc., Johnson Controls, Inc., East Coast Welding & Construction Co. Inc., and ColorID, LLC. These partnerships reflect a strategic focus on vendors capable of delivering integrated technical solutions, facility modernization services, and secure identity management systems. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term vendor collaboration, and adherence to technical specifications, fostering reliable, scalable service delivery across SSA’s operational ecosystem. Johnson’s contracting activity shows a 100% preference for full and open competition, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This reflects a deliberate alignment with agency priorities that prioritize technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic targeting, though she remains compliant with all federal small business participation reporting requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), encompassing systems engineering, IT consulting, and cybersecurity services, complemented by NAICS 541611 for administrative and management consulting. She specializes in procuring enterprise-level software solutions, IT modernization services, and technical support for legacy system transitions, demonstrating deep expertise in federal IT procurement and operational continuity planning.