Joanna Roland

Joanna Roland serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of advanced naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing complex procurement actions from solicitation through contract award and administration, she supports NAVAIR’s mission to sustain and modernize carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft, guided missile systems, and critical avionics infrastructure. Her portfolio primarily encompasses high-technology defense acquisitions requiring rigorous technical evaluation, risk mitigation, and compliance with Department of Defense acquisition regulations, with a focus on systems integral to air superiority and naval strike capability. Roland maintains consistent, long-term contracting relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with organizations that deliver cutting-edge aerospace platforms, munitions, and integrated logistics support. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, incentive structures, and systems engineering integration, fostering collaboration with vendors capable of meeting stringent military specifications for reliability, interoperability, and sustainment. These partnerships are characterized by technical alignment and a shared commitment to mission readiness. Her contracting activity reflects a strict focus on full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This underscores a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and industrial capacity over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with NAVAIR’s operational imperatives for mission-critical systems. While small business participation is not formally targeted in her portfolio, she adheres to all statutory requirements and facilitates subcontracting opportunities where technically appropriate. Roland’s primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing), reflecting her deep expertise in acquiring advanced weapons systems, propulsion components, and missile defense technologies. She also routinely manages acquisitions under NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), procuring avionics, flight control systems, and mission-specific support equipment. Her technical domain expertise centers on aerospace defense systems requiring precision engineering, electronic warfare integration, and ruggedized operational environments.