Jessalyn Mastrianni

Jessalyn Mastrianni serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contracts and Acquisitions Management unit of the Department of Education, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements that advance federal education policy, regulatory compliance, and institutional capacity. She manages the full lifecycle of professional services contracts, with a focus on supporting evidence-based decision-making in postsecondary education and strengthening infrastructure for federal student aid and data systems. Her acquisitions typically involve technical, analytical, and administrative services critical to the agency’s mission, ensuring alignment with federal procurement regulations and performance-based outcomes. Mastrianni maintains a consistent working relationship with LPE-STRATEGIES LLC, a primary contractor delivering specialized support in education policy analysis and program evaluation. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors capable of delivering high-quality, mission-critical services under performance-based contract structures. She engages with a mix of small and mid-sized firms, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in compliance, transparency, and measurable deliverables. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity, with over half of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 14.3% awarded through 8(a) competed procedures. This demonstrates a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses and ensure equitable access to federal contracting. She actively prioritizes small business participation as a core component of acquisition planning and market research. Mastrianni’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 337214 (Office Furniture Manufacturing), 541211 (Certified Public Accounting Services), 541930 (Translation and Interpretation Services), 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), and 238390 (Other Building Finishing Contractors). These reflect a diverse portfolio spanning administrative support, financial oversight, language services, workforce development, and facility upgrades—all aligned with the operational needs of a large-scale federal education agency. Her expertise lies in bridging technical requirements with socioeconomic objectives in complex, mission-driven environments.