Jerri R. Brooks

Jerri R. Brooks serves as a Contracting Officer for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), where she plays a critical role in executing complex acquisitions for national missile defense systems. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, she ensures compliance with federal regulations while advancing MDA’s mission to develop and field integrated, layered defense architectures. Her portfolio primarily encompasses high-stakes contracts for guided missile systems, sensor modernization, and advanced research and development initiatives, requiring deep technical acumen and strategic oversight to meet evolving threat landscapes. Brooks maintains consistent and strategic relationships with industry leaders including Lockheed Martin Corp and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, partnering with these prime contractors to deliver cutting-edge missile defense technologies. She also collaborates with Jacobs Technology Inc. on systems integration and engineering support services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based agreements with established defense contractors capable of delivering high-assurance, mission-critical capabilities under stringent security and technical requirements. Her procurement activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on technical capability and schedule fidelity over socioeconomic preferences, consistent with the MDA’s need for rapid deployment of proven, high-performance systems. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, all acquisitions adhere to statutory requirements for fair competition and market analysis. Brooks specializes in NAICS 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing) and 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), overseeing procurements for interceptors, radar systems, command and control architectures, and advanced simulation environments. Her expertise lies in acquiring technically complex, systems-engineered solutions that integrate sensors, weapons, and battle management networks to enable midcourse and terminal-phase missile defense operations.