Michelle Elliott

Michelle Elliott supports the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Non-MO Contracting Operations Division in securing critical technical and engineering services essential to national security missions. She manages complex acquisitions for high-consequence programs involving nuclear stewardship, defense infrastructure modernization, and advanced systems development, including high-performance computing and artificial intelligence applications. Her procurement activities focus on ensuring the reliability and readiness of the nuclear deterrent through specialized contracts that demand stringent compliance, technical rigor, and mission-critical performance standards. She operates within a high-stakes regulatory environment requiring deep expertise in defense acquisition regulations and technical specifications for sensitive government systems. Elliott maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including BWXT Enrichment Operations, Anduril Industries, Burns & McDonnell, Applied Engineering Services, and Qayaq Government Solutions. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in nuclear materials handling, defense engineering, and mission-critical systems integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and long-term operational continuity, often resulting in repeat engagements with contractors who demonstrate technical excellence and compliance with nuclear security protocols. Elliott’s procurement portfolio reflects no set-aside preferences, with all awards issued under full and open competition. This pattern underscores a mission-driven prioritization of technical capability and national security imperatives over socioeconomic targeting, aligning with the NNSA’s need for specialized, cleared, and highly vetted industry partners capable of handling classified and sensitive work. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to explosives manufacturing, small arms and ordnance production, support activities for air transportation, and specialized data and information services. These reflect a technical domain spanning nuclear component supply chains, ordnance systems, logistics support for secure facilities, and advanced analytics platforms. Her expertise lies in acquiring mission-critical goods and services that directly enable the nation’s nuclear deterrent and defense infrastructure resilience.