Henrietta Young

Henrietta Young supports the Government Accountability Office in managing mission-critical procurement activities that uphold federal accountability and operational transparency. While her formal title is not specified, her role centers on acquiring professional, technical, and infrastructure services essential to sustaining GAO’s audit, evaluation, and investigative capabilities. She oversees contracts that modernize digital platforms, enhance data integrity systems, and strengthen analytical infrastructure, ensuring GAO can effectively oversee federal programs. Her acquisitions typically involve professional services, IT modernization, and facility-related support, aligning with the agency’s strategic priorities in public reporting and internal operational resilience. Young maintains consistent partnerships with key contractors including SALIENT CRGT, INC., AMERICAN SECURITY PROGRAMS INC, VERIZON FEDERAL INC., EMCOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC., and FOUR POINTS TECHNOLOGY, L.L.C. These relationships reflect a balanced approach to sourcing—leveraging established federal contractors for complex technical services while maintaining flexibility to engage specialized firms in niche domains such as environmental consulting and facilities management. Her contracting patterns indicate a preference for proven vendors with demonstrated expertise in federal compliance, cybersecurity, and mission-critical system support. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 71.4% of awards issued without set-asides, yet she maintains a notable commitment to small business participation, allocating 28.6% of contracts under Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities. This balance demonstrates a deliberate effort to foster competition while ensuring access for qualified small businesses without compromising mission requirements. Young’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services), and 541990 (Other Professional Services), with additional activity in telecommunications infrastructure and commercial construction. These categories underscore her expertise in securing services that integrate environmental compliance, IT operations support, and physical infrastructure upgrades—enabling GAO to maintain robust, secure, and efficient operational environments.