Jonathan Mauro

Jonathan Mauro serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where he plays a pivotal role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of critical naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing full-cycle contracting actions—from solicitation through award and administration—he supports the procurement of aircraft platforms, avionics, weapons integration, and sustainment logistics essential to maintaining U.S. Navy and Marine Corps air superiority. His portfolio centers on complex, high-technology acquisitions governed by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements, with a focus on systems that enhance carrier-based and expeditionary aviation capabilities. Mauro maintains enduring working relationships with industry leaders such as Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with prime contractors who deliver advanced aerospace systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, and mission-critical support infrastructure. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based acquisition strategies, incentive structures, and risk-sharing mechanisms aligned with NAVAIR’s modernization objectives. He routinely collaborates with engineering and technical teams to ensure contractual language accurately reflects system specifications and sustainment requirements. Mauro’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under no set-aside classifications. While he does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his work remains fully compliant with all federal small business participation goals through subcontracting oversight and prime contractor reporting requirements. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), encompassing airframe integration and carrier-compatible systems, followed by NAICS 332721 (Precision Turned Product Manufacturing) for high-tolerance components and NAICS 334511 for advanced navigation and guidance systems. He also procures engineering services under NAICS 541330 to support systems integration, testing, and technical analysis, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace systems procurement and defense acquisition lifecycle management.