Charles R Poston

Charles R. Poston serves as a Contract Specialist within the Strategic Systems Programs (N00030) under the Department of the Navy, where he plays a critical role in managing the acquisition lifecycle for the nation’s sea-based strategic deterrent systems. He oversees complex procurements involving systems engineering, test and evaluation, and integration of submarine-launched ballistic missile platforms and associated command, control, and communication infrastructure. His work ensures the operational readiness, security, and reliability of nuclear deterrent capabilities through technically rigorous, compliance-driven contracting practices aligned with DoD acquisition regulations. Poston maintains sustained working relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc., and JRC Integrated Systems, LLC. These partnerships center on high-assurance defense systems, advanced engineering services, and mission-critical R&D efforts. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term collaboration with industry leaders possessing deep expertise in nuclear-grade systems, secure communications, and integrated weapons integration, fostering a stable, high-performance supplier base capable of meeting stringent national security requirements. Poston’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% preference for full and open competition, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This reflects the classified, technologically sensitive nature of the missions he supports, where specialized capabilities and security clearances necessitate a narrow pool of qualified, cleared contractors. His approach prioritizes mission-critical performance over socioeconomic targets, consistent with the unique demands of strategic deterrence acquisitions. His primary NAICS focus lies in 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) and 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), with a secondary emphasis on 541330 (Engineering Services). He routinely procures advanced systems integration, weapons system testing, precision engineering, and mission-specific R&D services, demonstrating deep expertise in nuclear weapons infrastructure, defense electronics, and high-reliability systems engineering.