Erin Young

Erin Young serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (N61340), where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical training systems for naval aviation and maritime operations. Her portfolio encompasses the full lifecycle procurement of advanced simulation platforms, immersive training environments, and integrated avionics infrastructure essential to pilot and aircrew readiness. She manages complex acquisitions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, ensuring compliance with DoD standards while aligning contract vehicles with the Division’s strategic modernization goals for tactical combat training and curriculum development. Erin maintains established working relationships with key contractors including STRACON SERVICES GROUP, LLC and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC, both of which provide high-fidelity flight simulators, training system integration, and operational curriculum support. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical reliability, performance-based outcomes, and systems interoperability. She routinely collaborates with industry partners to deliver scalable, next-generation training solutions that meet evolving naval aviation requirements. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with 41.7% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her acquisitions are open competition, she consistently prioritizes opportunities for small businesses to deliver specialized training services and technical support, reinforcing the Department of the Navy’s socioeconomic goals without compromising mission capability. Erin’s primary NAICS focus areas include 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation) and 611512 (Flight Training), with significant activity in 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) and 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing). She procures a range of technical systems—from flight simulators and mission trainers to embedded avionics and training management software—demonstrating deep expertise in defense aviation training technology and systems integration.