Cheryl A. Junker

Cheryl A. Junker serves as a Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) responsible for managing complex acquisitions in advanced aerospace and defense systems. In her role, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering mission-critical capabilities to support national security objectives. Her portfolio centers on high-technology procurement initiatives involving guided missile systems and aircraft manufacturing, requiring deep technical understanding of defense engineering standards and lifecycle acquisition processes. She navigates the full spectrum of contract types—from firm-fixed-price to cost-reimbursement—ensuring rigorous oversight, risk mitigation, and performance accountability throughout contract execution. Cheryl collaborates with a network of prime contractors and subcontractors specializing in defense aerospace systems, including firms with expertise in avionics, propulsion, and guidance technologies. While specific vendor relationships are not publicly enumerated, her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with established defense industrial base participants possessing relevant ITAR and DD2345 compliance credentials. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, rigorous source selection, and post-award surveillance to ensure technical fidelity and schedule adherence. Cheryl’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% focus on open competition, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This indicates a strategic alignment with mission-critical requirements where technical superiority, industrial base capacity, and national security considerations take precedence over socioeconomic preferences. Her approach prioritizes capability over classification, ensuring that acquisitions meet stringent performance thresholds without compromising operational readiness. Her primary NAICS focus areas—336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing) and 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing)—reflect deep specialization in defense aerospace systems. She procures advanced platforms including munitions, unmanned aerial systems, flight control assemblies, and integrated avionics, requiring familiarity with MIL-STD specifications, DoD testing protocols, and aerospace quality management systems. Cheryl’s expertise lies at the intersection of defense technology and acquisition law, ensuring that cutting-edge capabilities are delivered with regulatory precision and operational reliability.