Roger McKinnis

Roger McKinnis serves as a key procurement professional within the Internal Revenue Service, supporting the agency’s mission to modernize tax administration through secure, technology-driven solutions. He manages a portfolio of acquisitions focused on digital transformation, cybersecurity, and automated compliance systems, ensuring alignment with Treasury-wide standards for data integrity and operational efficiency. His work centers on securing advanced technical services that enhance taxpayer experience, strengthen fraud detection capabilities, and modernize legacy infrastructure across cloud and hybrid environments. McKinnis plays a critical role in executing strategic contracting initiatives that support the IRS’s long-term digital roadmap. He maintains established relationships with leading federal contractors including Deloitte Consulting LLP, Cherokee Nation Federal Consulting, LLC, Science Applications International Corporation, Maximus Federal Services, Inc., and InsySCO, Inc. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach to leveraging enterprise-scale expertise and niche technical capabilities, particularly in systems integration, data analytics, and process automation. McKinnis consistently engages vendors with proven experience in federal tax systems, cybersecurity frameworks, and cloud migration, fostering collaborative, performance-based contracting models that emphasize outcomes and risk mitigation. His procurement strategy reflects an even split between open competition and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to socioeconomic inclusion without compromising technical rigor. He actively facilitates opportunities for small businesses to compete for high-impact IT and consulting services, ensuring broad vendor participation while maintaining compliance with federal set-aside regulations. McKinnis’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), encompassing cloud architecture, AI-driven compliance tools, cybersecurity risk assessments, and process optimization for tax enforcement workflows. His technical domain expertise centers on mission-critical systems that secure sensitive financial data and enable scalable, taxpayer-facing digital services.