Yolanda Jordan

Yolanda Jordan serves as a Senior Contract Specialist within the Office of Acquisition Management at the Federal Transit Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing compliant, transparent, and strategically aligned procurement actions to support federal transit grant programs. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of acquisition activities—from requirements definition and market research to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with FAR regulations and FTA’s mission of financial accountability and program integrity. She primarily manages service-based acquisitions focused on administrative management consulting, providing critical oversight and analytical support to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of transit funding initiatives. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Yolanda consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in management consulting and operational advisory services. Her procurement patterns reflect a balanced approach, fostering partnerships with both large-capability firms and small business competitors to ensure competitive, high-quality outcomes. She maintains collaborative, compliance-driven relationships with vendors, emphasizing performance-based outcomes, clear deliverables, and rigorous contract administration standards. Yolanda demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately half of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This consistent preference underscores her dedication to expanding opportunities for small businesses in federal transit support services. While no other set-aside categories are predominant, her approach ensures equitable access and promotes broad participation across the small business community. Her procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 541611—Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. She procures expert advisory services related to financial management, program evaluation, grant oversight, and operational efficiency improvements for transit agencies. Her technical expertise lies in managing consultative engagements that strengthen institutional capacity and ensure compliance with federal transit funding requirements.