Jessica A. Carrillo

Jessica A. Carrillo serves as a Contract Specialist within the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that advance the agency’s mission of ensuring equitable access to nutritious food through programs like SNAP, WIC, and the National School Lunch Program. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for professional, scientific, and technical services, with a focus on data analytics, program evaluation, and operational modernization. Her work directly supports evidence-based policy development and the integrity of federal nutrition assistance initiatives by securing high-quality contractor support for system enhancements, behavioral research, and digital infrastructure. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identified in the procurement record, Carrillo routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses and professional service firms specializing in technology and social science research. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering innovative, scalable solutions aligned with FNS’s strategic goals. Carrillo demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with equal portions of her portfolio designated for total small business set-asides and open competition. This reflects a deliberate strategy to promote equitable access to federal opportunities while maintaining flexibility to secure the best value. Her pattern of awarding under FAR 19.5 total small business set-asides underscores a strong dedication to expanding participation by small businesses across the socioeconomic spectrum. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities), and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services). She consistently acquires services related to data system design, program impact analysis, behavioral research, and technical consulting—domains critical to modernizing FNS’s delivery infrastructure and enhancing program outcomes through rigorous evaluation and innovation.