Jess Gilmore

Jess Gilmore serves as Raytheon Property Manager, overseeing the stewardship and acquisition of property-related assets critical to defense and aerospace operations. In this role, Gilmore ensures compliance with federal property management standards while facilitating the procurement of specialized trade services that support facility maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, and mission-critical site operations. Their work directly enables Raytheon’s operational readiness by securing timely, high-quality contractor services that align with DoD property accountability protocols. Gilmore typically handles acquisitions for non-construction specialty trade services, focusing on turnkey solutions that require precise technical execution and regulatory adherence. Gilmore maintains collaborative relationships with a broad network of specialty trade contractors, primarily engaged in facility support, electrical systems, plumbing, and environmental remediation services. While no single contractor dominates their portfolio, Gilmore consistently works with firms possessing proven experience in defense-sector environments, emphasizing performance history, safety compliance, and quality assurance certifications. Vendor partnerships are built on reliability, responsiveness, and adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) standards, with a preference for contractors who demonstrate robust subcontracting and supply chain transparency. Gilmore’s procurement pattern reflects a strong preference for unrestricted acquisitions, with 100% of awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a focus on technical capability and performance over socioeconomic classifications, though small business participation is not excluded—it is simply not a primary driver in award decisions. The approach prioritizes mission requirements and operational urgency, aligning with Raytheon’s internal acquisition strategy that emphasizes efficiency and risk mitigation. The primary NAICS classification under Gilmore’s purview is 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors, reflecting a deep specialization in niche, non-residential trade services essential to maintaining complex defense infrastructure. Procurements typically involve skilled labor for HVAC, fire suppression, security system integration, and facility modernization—domains requiring certified tradespeople and stringent quality controls. Gilmore’s expertise lies in identifying contractors capable of delivering technically complex, low-margin, high-reliability services under demanding operational timelines.