Jessica Norris

Jessica Norris serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the acquisition lifecycle for naval aviation systems. She manages complex procurements spanning aircraft manufacturing, avionics integration, and defense-related research and development, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with NAVAIR’s mission to sustain air superiority. Her work supports the development and sustainment of carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft platforms, weapons systems, and mission-critical support infrastructure, often coordinating across engineering, logistics, and program management teams to deliver technically sound and operationally ready capabilities. Jessica maintains established relationships with prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with industry leaders to deliver advanced aerospace systems and integrated logistics solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical risk mitigation, and long-term sustainment planning, fostering collaborative partnerships with vendors who possess deep domain expertise in military aviation platforms and mission systems. These relationships are built on consistent performance, technical rigor, and adherence to defense acquisition standards. Jessica’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong focus on full and open competition, with no set-asides utilized across her awards. This reflects NAVAIR’s operational imperative to access the broadest possible industrial base for mission-critical capabilities, prioritizing technical superiority and scalability over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally set-aside, she remains attentive to opportunities where qualified small businesses can contribute meaningfully within the supply chain. Her primary NAICS focus includes Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Research and Development in Physical Sciences (541712), and Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), underscoring her specialization in procuring next-generation airframes, flight control systems, sensor suites, and advanced avionics. She brings deep technical fluency in naval aviation systems and is adept at navigating the intersection of engineering requirements and acquisition compliance.