Maureen A. Hickey

Maureen A. Hickey serves as a Contractor supporting the Missile Defense Agency in the execution of complex acquisition strategies for advanced missile defense systems. In this role, she facilitates the procurement of critical engineering and management services essential to the development, testing, and fielding of layered defense architectures. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements definition and source selection to contract administration—ensuring alignment with MDA’s strategic priorities in midcourse interception, terminal-phase defense, and sensor modernization. She operates within a high-stakes technical environment, delivering timely and compliant acquisitions that enable rapid capability deployment against evolving ballistic missile threats. Hickey maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense prime contractors, including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, leveraging their deep expertise in guided weapon systems, radar integration, and battle management command and control. She also collaborates with Jacobs Technology Inc. for mission-critical engineering and systems integration support. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and risk-managed partnerships with industry leaders capable of delivering high-assurance, mission-critical solutions under stringent technical and schedule constraints. Hickey’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This reflects the specialized nature of the technical requirements and the limited pool of qualified entities capable of meeting MDA’s advanced system integration needs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, all procurements adhere strictly to federal acquisition regulations and competitive fairness standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), underscoring her specialization in systems engineering, technical analysis, and program management support. She procures services related to missile guidance algorithms, sensor fusion architectures, and operational test and evaluation frameworks, ensuring that MDA’s developmental programs remain technically rigorous and operationally viable.