Leah Juron

Leah Juron serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the acquisition lifecycle for naval aviation systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full spectrum of contract management—from solicitation and source selection to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and NAVAIR’s strategic modernization goals. She primarily handles complex procurements for manned and unmanned aircraft systems, avionics, and associated sustainment services, supporting the operational readiness of Navy and Marine Corps air assets. Her work directly advances NAVAIR’s mission to maintain air superiority through timely, cost-effective acquisition of cutting-edge aerospace technologies. Juron maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading defense prime contractors, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, with whom she manages high-stakes contracts for aircraft manufacturing, systems integration, and logistics support. Her working patterns reflect deep technical collaboration with industry partners, requiring close coordination on technical specifications, delivery schedules, and performance metrics. She also engages with specialized service providers such as Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc., indicating a balanced portfolio that includes both hardware development and mission-critical training and support services. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, Juron demonstrates a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic opportunities, with 20% of her awards directed toward Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). This reflects a targeted effort to leverage small business innovation while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. Her procurement approach balances strategic sourcing with statutory obligations to promote veteran-owned enterprise participation. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), underscoring her expertise in the design, production, and lifecycle support of naval aircraft systems. She also engages in NAICS 541370 (Surveying and Mapping Services), supporting precision geospatial analysis for flight testing and infrastructure planning. This dual specialization highlights her technical fluency across both hardware development and mission-enabling analytical services.