Cheryl M. Maddux

Cheryl M. Maddux serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from requirements analysis and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. Her role is central to ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and advancing mission-critical objectives through efficient, transparent contracting practices. She specializes in professional services acquisitions, particularly those requiring strategic planning, operational analysis, and organizational development support. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission by securing high-quality management consulting services that enhance decision-making, process improvement, and institutional capacity. Cheryl maintains collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors offering management consulting expertise, including firms with deep experience in public sector transformation, performance management, and policy implementation. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with experienced service providers capable of delivering tailored, results-driven solutions under performance-based contract structures. Her approach emphasizes competitive fairness, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection criteria to ensure value and accountability. Cheryl’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on maximizing market participation and selecting the most qualified offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, while still adhering to all applicable small business programs when appropriate. Her approach prioritizes capability and performance over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with agency needs for specialized expertise in a competitive marketplace. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541618—Other Management Consulting Services—encompassing strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, change management, and operational optimization services. She routinely procures advisory services that support workforce development, program evaluation, and policy alignment, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical and analytical demands of federal management consulting engagements.