Jennifer M. Jones

Jennifer Jones serves as a Contract Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she plays a pivotal role in securing and modernizing the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of complex telecommunications acquisitions, with a focus on satellite systems, secure network services, and mission-critical IT infrastructure. Her work ensures the delivery of resilient, high-capacity connectivity solutions that support military operations and federal agency interoperability, aligning closely with DISA’s mission to sustain and expand secure, next-generation telecom capabilities. Jones maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading providers of defense-grade telecommunications services, including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in secure satellite communications, fiber-optic network deployment, and managed network services. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, performance-based outcomes, and long-term service reliability over short-term cost savings. Her procurement patterns show a strong orientation toward open competition, with 89.3% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the mission-critical and specialized nature of the requirements. When set-asides are utilized, HUBZone and total small business categories represent the primary socioeconomic vehicles, indicating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation without compromising operational readiness. Jones’s portfolio is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications), underscoring her deep expertise in space-based communications, ground station integration, and encrypted data transmission systems. She also regularly procures related services under NAICS 541519 and 541513, including custom network management, systems design, and facility-based IT support, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end telecom architecture and mission-enabling technologies.