Elena Grigorieva

Elena Grigorieva serves as a Contracts Specialist within the Contracting and Procurement office of the Transportation Security Administration under the Department of Homeland Security, where she plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that directly support national transportation security infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of procurements for specialized systems including explosive detection technologies, GPS-enabled rail monitoring solutions, and cybersecurity services critical to aviation and transit safety. Her work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning purchases with the agency’s strategic mission to modernize security capabilities through innovative, mission-critical solutions. Grigorieva collaborates with a diverse array of vendors, primarily small businesses and service providers specializing in contact center operations, custom software development, and telephone support services. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing technical expertise in secure communications, data analytics platforms, and operational support systems. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous vendor evaluation to ensure reliability and mission readiness. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Grigorieva prioritizes small business participation, with 75% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively leverages small business programs to foster innovation and resilience within the supply chain, frequently awarding contracts to businesses certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs while maintaining high standards for service delivery. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561422 (Telemarketing Bureaus and Other Contact Centers), NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), and NAICS 561421 (Telephone Answering Services), indicating a specialization in operational support, software customization, and customer service infrastructure. These areas support backend systems critical to security coordination, incident response, and public-facing communication channels within TSA’s broader operational framework.