Jean Sillon

Jean Sillon serves as a key procurement lead within the Office of Acquisition and Grants Management at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, driving strategic acquisitions that advance the modernization of Medicare and Medicaid systems. Responsible for managing complex professional and technical service contracts, Sillon ensures alignment with federal acquisition regulations and agency priorities in digital transformation, data analytics, and beneficiary experience enhancement. Their portfolio primarily encompasses research, consulting, and technical support services critical to program integrity and operational efficiency, with a focus on social science research and systems optimization initiatives. Sillon maintains a consistent working relationship with Rocket Media Group, LLC, a primary contractor delivering specialized communications and technical support services. Their contracting patterns reflect a preference for collaborative, performance-based engagements with vendors capable of delivering innovative, data-informed solutions. These partnerships are typically structured under competitive solicitations that emphasize outcomes, scalability, and compliance with federal cybersecurity and accessibility standards. A strong advocate for socioeconomic diversity in contracting, Sillon consistently applies set-aside authorities, with half of all procurements designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. An additional quarter are competed under the 8(a) Business Development Program, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for disadvantaged small businesses. The remaining quarter are open to all competitors, ensuring market competitiveness while maintaining robust small business participation. The procurement focus centers on NAICS 541720, reflecting deep engagement in research and development within the social sciences and humanities—particularly policy analysis, program evaluation, and behavioral health studies. Secondary categories include institutional furniture and plastics manufacturing, indicating occasional support for physical infrastructure needs in CMS field offices and service centers. Sillon’s expertise lies in bridging technical service acquisition with public health mission outcomes, ensuring procurement decisions directly enhance program delivery and beneficiary access.