Valerie N. King

Valerie N. King serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of Acquisition and Grants at the Social Security Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission to deliver secure, reliable, and modernized social security services. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for critical IT systems, software development, and administrative infrastructure, with a focus on systems integration, cybersecurity, and digital modernization initiatives. Her work ensures that SSA’s operational backbone remains resilient and aligned with federal compliance standards, directly enabling efficient benefit delivery and public trust. King maintains established working relationships with key contractors including CA, Inc. and COLORID, LLC, consistently engaging these vendors for complex software solutions, enterprise systems support, and IT modernization services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships built on technical proficiency and regulatory adherence. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 42.9% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she actively prioritizes opportunities for small businesses, ensuring equitable access to federal contracting pathways without compromising mission-critical requirements. King’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), where she procures custom and commercial off-the-shelf software solutions, followed by 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services) for systems integration and IT consulting, and 423430 for hardware and software distribution. Her domain expertise centers on enterprise software deployment, cloud-enabled platforms, and secure data management systems that underpin SSA’s digital transformation initiatives.