Karen Glass

Karen Glass serves as a Contracting Officer at the Securities and Exchange Commission, where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical services that support regulatory oversight, market surveillance, and financial data analytics. Her work directly enables the SEC’s mandate to enforce federal securities laws and protect investors by ensuring timely access to advanced analytical platforms, cybersecurity tools, and data intelligence systems. She routinely handles complex professional services contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, with a focus on performance-based acquisitions that align with the agency’s strategic modernization goals. Her portfolio emphasizes technical consulting, systems integration, and operational support services essential to maintaining the integrity of U.S. capital markets. Karen maintains consistent working relationships with leading federal contractors including General Dynamics Information Technology, Booz Allen Hamilton, Maximus Federal Consulting, Team Greenzone JV, and Procentrix, LLC. These partnerships are typically structured as task orders under IDIQ contracts or direct awards for specialized technical expertise in financial data analytics, risk modeling, and regulatory compliance systems. Her procurement approach prioritizes vendor performance, technical innovation, and seamless integration with legacy SEC infrastructure, fostering long-term collaborations grounded in clear performance metrics and outcome-based deliverables. Karen’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 88.9% of awards issued without set-asides. While small business participation is limited, she consistently allocates 11.1% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services) and 519130 (Other Activities Related to Information Services), reflecting her specialization in strategic advisory, data management, and digital transformation services. She also procures office administrative support and content services under NAICS 561110 and 511130, ensuring holistic operational readiness across the agency’s technical and administrative functions.