D. Lee Hutchinson

Diana J. Hutchinson serves as a Contract Specialist within the Strategic Systems Programs (N00030), a critical component of the Department of the Navy responsible for the lifecycle management of the U.S. Navy’s sea-based strategic deterrent systems. In this role, she manages complex acquisitions for systems engineering, test and evaluation, and weapons integration services essential to maintaining the reliability and operational readiness of submarine-launched ballistic missile systems and associated command, control, and communication infrastructure. Her procurement activities center on high-assurance, mission-critical contracts requiring strict compliance with defense acquisition regulations and technical rigor in systems engineering and integration. Diana routinely collaborates with leading defense 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 are characterized by long-term, performance-based engagements focused on advanced technical domains such as nuclear weapons integration, secure communications architecture, and systems lifecycle support. Her contracting approach emphasizes risk mitigation, technical oversight, and adherence to defense-specific standards, fostering stable, high-performance vendor relationships grounded in mission-critical delivery requirements. Diana’s acquisition portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and mission necessity over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with the highly specialized and security-sensitive nature of strategic systems acquisitions. While small business participation is not formally targeted in her portfolio, her contracting practices remain fully compliant with all federal socioeconomic requirements. Her primary procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting her specialization in procuring advanced systems engineering, technical analysis, and integration services for strategic deterrent platforms. She consistently acquires high-complexity engineering solutions involving nuclear surety, cybersecurity, and systems-of-systems integration, underscoring her deep expertise in defense engineering procurement and national security mission support.