Jennifer L. McGivern

Jennifer L. McGivern serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that advance equitable housing access and regulatory compliance. She manages the full lifecycle of professional services contracts, including requirements definition, source selection, contract award, and performance monitoring, with a focus on supporting housing program integrity, data-driven policy analysis, and administrative modernization. Her acquisitions primarily involve specialized technical and analytical services critical to HUD’s mission of strengthening underwriting frameworks, conducting housing insecurity research, and ensuring robust compliance systems. McGivern collaborates with a diverse range of contractors, including real estate appraisers, title and settlement service providers, investigation firms, and professional training organizations. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with demonstrated expertise in housing policy, data analytics, and administrative support services. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on technical competence, past performance, and adherence to federal procurement standards, fostering transparent and accountable vendor partnerships. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 79.2% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation, dedicating 20.8% of her awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity through socioeconomic contracting, though she does not routinely prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead favoring broad-based small business eligibility. McGivern’s primary NAICS focus areas include Mixed Mode Transit Systems, Title Abstract and Settlement Offices, Real Estate Appraisal Services, Investigation and Background Check Services, and Professional and Management Development Training. These reflect her domain expertise in housing market analysis, compliance infrastructure, and workforce capacity building. She procures services that enhance data accuracy, streamline administrative workflows, and support the evaluation of housing policy outcomes across urban and rural communities.