Hanna L. Tilley

Hanna Tilley serves as a key procurement professional within the United States Marine Corps, supporting the agency’s mission to modernize operational readiness through advanced technology and mission-critical services. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on secure communications, computing infrastructure, and logistics support systems, ensuring alignment with the USMC’s priorities in cyber-enabled command and control, software-defined networks, and simulation-based training environments. Her work directly enables the integration of next-generation capabilities into frontline operations, bridging technical requirements with compliant contracting practices under Department of Defense guidelines. Tilley collaborates with a broad spectrum of vendors, including wireless carriers, data infrastructure providers, and specialized maintenance firms, to deliver scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of supporting classified and unclassified operational environments, particularly those with expertise in secure cloud services, network orchestration, and field-deployable IT systems. Her approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and vendor accountability in high-stakes, mission-critical procurements. Her procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 43% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate effort to foster innovation and resilience within the defense industrial base by prioritizing small businesses capable of delivering specialized technical services, without reliance on large-tier prime contractors. Her pattern aligns with DoD mandates to broaden vendor diversity and enhance competition. Tilley’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to wireless telecommunications, computing infrastructure, and freight logistics coordination. She routinely acquires secure data hosting, network-enabled logistics tracking, and maintenance services for mission-critical equipment, demonstrating deep familiarity with defense-grade IT systems and supply chain logistics. Her expertise lies at the intersection of commercial technology adoption and military operational requirements, ensuring procurement decisions support both tactical agility and long-term sustainment.