Matthew C. Poole

Matthew C. Poole supports the Defense Human Resources Activity in executing mission-critical procurement actions that advance the Department of Defense’s human capital modernization goals. He manages acquisitions focused on administrative efficiency, workforce development, and digital transformation of HR systems, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities in training, learning platforms, and personnel services. His contracting portfolio centers on professional services that enhance the readiness and administrative support of military and civilian personnel, with a strong emphasis on IT-enabled solutions and management consulting services that streamline HR operations across the DoD enterprise. Poole maintains consistent relationships with leading defense and federal contractors 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 deep expertise in human resources systems modernization, organizational development, and data-driven workforce analytics. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, often utilizing Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) vehicles to ensure agility and innovation in service delivery. His procurement patterns show a strong orientation toward open competition, with 86% of awards issued without set-aside designations. Nevertheless, he actively supports small business participation, with 12% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 2% reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a measured but deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting objectives. Poole’s primary NAICS focus areas include Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Administrative Management Consulting (541611), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), and Other Computer-Related Services (541519). He routinely procures software development, learning management system enhancements, workforce analytics tools, and strategic HR consulting services, demonstrating specialized expertise in digital HR transformation and evidence-based personnel management solutions.