John A. DiJoseph

John A. DiJoseph serves as a Contract Specialist within the Commanding Officer (N63394) under the Department of the Navy, where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions to sustain and modernize naval aviation and electronic warfare systems. He manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements for mission-critical aerospace components, advanced electronic assemblies, and engineering services essential to maintaining operational readiness. His portfolio emphasizes technical acquisitions in cybersecurity-enabled communications, sensor integration, and mission-critical systems engineering, aligning directly with the Navy’s imperative to enhance warfighting capability through agile, secure, and reliable technology solutions. DiJoseph maintains strong working relationships with key industry partners including AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC and LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, often engaging them on high-priority, technically demanding contracts requiring specialized aerospace and defense expertise. His contracting approach reflects a balance between leveraging established prime contractors for complex systems integration and actively cultivating smaller, innovative vendors capable of rapid prototyping and niche technical support. He consistently collaborates with industry to ensure compliance with defense acquisition regulations and to foster responsive, performance-based contract outcomes. A strong advocate for socioeconomic opportunity, DiJoseph prioritizes small business participation, with over 57% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He also regularly utilizes Women-Owned Small Business set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to broadening the supplier base and enhancing competition. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to empower small businesses with the technical capacity to support naval aviation and electronic warfare modernization initiatives. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), where he secures specialized design, analysis, and integration support for avionics and electronic systems. He also actively procures services under NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and NAICS 811219 (Repair and Maintenance of Electronic Equipment), underscoring his technical domain expertise in mission-critical systems sustainment, software-enabled diagnostics, and embedded systems support.