Susan M Griffin

Susan M. Griffin serves as Chief of the Mission Support Division at U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), where she leads the strategic acquisition and management of mission-critical professional and technical services essential to sustaining elite special operations forces. In this role, she oversees the procurement of advanced capabilities in tactical communications, electro-optical systems, sensor integration, and rapid prototyping initiatives that directly enable operational superiority across land, air, sea, and cyber domains. Her portfolio is centered on securing innovative, field-deployable solutions through agile contracting methods, ensuring that USSOCOM maintains technological edge through responsive, experimentally driven acquisitions. Ms. Griffin’s contracting patterns reflect a strong alignment with high-specialization service providers capable of delivering rapid R&D, systems integration, and technical experimentation support. While no specific contractors are publicly identified in current award data, her division consistently engages with firms possessing deep expertise in defense innovation, cybersecurity, and advanced electronics development. She fosters collaborative, performance-based vendor relationships that prioritize agility, technical adaptability, and rapid delivery cycles over traditional fixed-scope contracts. Ms. Griffin’s office exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of procurements conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on selecting the most technically capable provider regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing capability over certification in time-sensitive operational environments. Her primary procurement activity falls under NAICS 541990, encompassing all other professional, scientific, and technical services, with particular emphasis on defense-specific R&D, systems engineering, and mission support services. She specializes in acquiring cutting-edge technologies including night vision enhancements, secure comms architectures, and sensor fusion platforms, reflecting deep domain expertise in special operations technology requirements.