Emily M. Giardino

Emily M. Giardino serves as a key procurement professional within Job Corps Acquisition Services, supporting the Department of Labor’s mission to maintain safe, compliant, and operational residential and educational facilities for at-risk youth in federal workforce training programs. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on construction, renovation, and facilities support services, ensuring that Job Corps centers meet federal standards for safety, accessibility, and educational functionality. Her work directly enables the physical infrastructure necessary for workforce development, coordinating with technical teams to align contracting strategies with facility lifecycle needs and regulatory compliance requirements. Giardino cultivates partnerships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including general contractors specializing in commercial and institutional construction, engineering firms providing design and structural services, and management consultants supporting program oversight and operational efficiency. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach—favoring competitive, open procurements while actively engaging small businesses through set-aside mechanisms. She maintains collaborative, transparent relationships with contractors to ensure timely delivery of mission-critical infrastructure projects. Her procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 23% of awards directed toward small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and a notable 3.1% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of socioeconomic programs reflects a deliberate effort to foster economic opportunity and diversify the vendor base supporting federal youth training infrastructure. Giardino’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools), reflecting the unique educational facility needs of Job Corps centers, followed by 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). She also routinely procures engineering services (541330) and administrative management consulting (541611) to support facility planning, compliance, and operational readiness. Her expertise spans the full lifecycle of facility acquisition—from design and construction to maintenance support—positioning her at the intersection of education infrastructure and federal contracting.