Elizabeth C. Hoshaw

Elizabeth C. Hoshaw serves as a Contract Specialist for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), where she plays a critical role in executing complex acquisitions to support the development and fielding of integrated ballistic missile defense systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements validation and solicitation development to award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS while advancing MDA’s mission of layered defense capabilities. She routinely manages high-stakes procurements in systems engineering, technical analysis, and mission-critical logistics, working closely with technical stakeholders to align contracting strategies with operational needs in midcourse and terminal-phase interception technologies. Hoshaw maintains consistent contracting relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corp, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, and Jacobs Technology Inc., reflecting a pattern of engagement with industry leaders possessing deep expertise in missile defense architectures, sensor integration, and systems modernization. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and technical innovation, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering mission-critical capabilities under stringent security and compliance standards. Her contracting portfolio demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with 20% of awards designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides, 10% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and 10% for HUBZone firms, while 60% remain open to full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor participation without compromising technical rigor or mission readiness. Hoshaw’s primary NAICS focus areas include Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), and Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (541712), indicating strong procurement activity in systems engineering support, workforce development, and advanced technical R&D. She also frequently sources computer hardware and software distribution services (423430) and logistics consulting (541614), underscoring her expertise in procuring both technical and enabling services essential to the MDA’s integrated defense mission.