Matthew C. Poole, Contracting Officer

Matthew C. Poole serves as a Contracting Officer within the Defense Human Resources Activity, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to enhance workforce readiness and administrative efficiency through integrated human capital solutions. He manages a portfolio of acquisitions focused on digital transformation, training systems, and administrative modernization initiatives, primarily procuring professional and technical services to support HR operations across military and civilian personnel programs. His role is critical in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s strategic priorities in learning platform modernization and workforce development. Poole maintains consistent contracting relationships with established service providers including Mullenlowe US Inc., Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., A-Team Solutions LLC, Weris, Inc., and Fors Marsh Group LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in human resources systems, data analytics, organizational behavior research, and digital learning platforms. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, often utilizing Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) and Time-and-Materials (T&M) contract vehicles to ensure agility in responding to evolving workforce needs. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted as full and open competitions, Poole maintains a deliberate 20% focus on 8(a) competed set-asides, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation. His socioeconomic strategy prioritizes certified disadvantaged businesses with proven capabilities in technical services, aligning with agency goals to foster innovation through diverse vendor engagement. His primary NAICS focus areas include 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), and 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers), reflecting deep specialization in IT-enabled HR solutions, data processing, and digital learning infrastructure. He regularly procures services related to workforce analytics, learning management system integration, survey design, and human capital data modernization, underscoring his technical expertise in supporting the DoD’s digital transformation of human resources operations.