Tanya D Buttner

Tanya D. Buttner serves as a key procurement professional within the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), supporting the agency’s mission to deliver secure, resilient, and interoperable information systems for global military operations. She manages complex acquisitions in mission-critical IT services, with a primary focus on custom software development, cyber-enabled systems, and network modernization initiatives. Her work directly enables command and control capabilities, secure communications, and enterprise-wide digital transformation across the Department of Defense. Buttner oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements definition to award and administration—ensuring alignment with DoD cybersecurity standards and acquisition regulations. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Buttner maintains a robust network of vendor partnerships, primarily engaging with small businesses and certified disadvantaged firms that provide specialized technical services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for agile, performance-based solicitations that prioritize innovation, scalability, and compliance with NIST and DoD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements. She consistently fosters collaborative relationships with contractors capable of rapid prototyping and secure DevSecOps implementation. Buttner demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 50% of her awards directed toward 8(a) competed set-asides and an additional 25% allocated to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and emerging technology firms while ensuring a diverse, agile supplier base capable of meeting DISA’s dynamic operational needs. Her procurement focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), indicating deep expertise in bespoke software solutions, system integration, and enterprise IT modernization. She routinely procures cloud-native applications, secure middleware, automated testing frameworks, and mission-specific cybersecurity tools tailored to joint force requirements.