Carlene R Jackson

Carlene R. Jackson serves as a Contracting Officer within the Office of Acquisition Management at the Federal Transit Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and compliance of federal transit grant-funded initiatives. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of acquisition activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focusing primarily on advisory and administrative support services critical to program oversight, financial management, and operational evaluation. She ensures all procurements align with federal regulations, including FAR and agency-specific guidelines, while advancing the agency’s mission of accountability and strategic resource stewardship in public transit infrastructure. Jackson’s contracting patterns reflect strong collaboration with management consulting firms and professional service providers, particularly those offering strategic advisory, financial oversight, and program evaluation expertise. While no specific contractor names are publicly identifiable in current records, her portfolio consistently engages firms with demonstrated capacity in federal grant compliance and transit program analytics. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on technical proficiency, performance-based outcomes, and rigorous contract monitoring to ensure deliverables meet federal standards. She demonstrates a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly three-quarters of her acquisitions structured to promote small business participation. Her set-aside preferences prioritize 8(a) competed contracts and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, alongside a consistent but modest allocation to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. This pattern underscores her dedication to expanding equitable access to federal contracting opportunities for underserved small businesses. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), reflecting a deep specialization in operational efficiency, governance, and program evaluation services for transit agencies. She also procures related services in financial auditing (541211) and technical consulting (541690), demonstrating expertise in securing high-integrity professional services that support the financial and administrative backbone of federally funded transit programs.