Kelly Graves

Kelly Graves serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of Labor’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM), overseeing the acquisition of specialized professional and technical services critical to the agency’s labor data infrastructure. Responsible for managing contracts that enable the collection, analysis, and dissemination of national labor statistics, Graves ensures alignment with OASAM’s mission to sustain high-integrity workforce data systems. Her acquisitions primarily support the Bureau of Labor Statistics and related analytical units, focusing on expert consulting, data systems modernization, and technical service delivery. She plays a central role in translating mission-critical needs into compliant, performance-based contract vehicles that deliver operational continuity and scientific rigor. Graves maintains a broad network of vendors providing professional, scientific, and technical services, including firms specializing in statistical modeling, survey design, and data engineering. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with proven expertise in federal labor data environments, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical competence and regulatory compliance. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance metrics, quality assurance, and seamless integration with existing federal data architectures, ensuring contractors deliver solutions that meet the Department’s stringent standards for accuracy and timeliness. Graves does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on selecting the most technically qualified providers regardless of business size or certification status, prioritizing mission outcomes over socioeconomic preferences. Her contracting patterns indicate a deliberate emphasis on capability over classification, aligning with OASAM’s need for specialized expertise in highly technical domains. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services). She regularly procures services related to statistical software development, survey automation, data validation systems, and labor market analytics platforms, requiring deep domain knowledge in federal statistical methodology and secure data handling protocols.