2016 Homeland Security Conference

Melissa Jenkins
Small Business Specialist
Transportation Security Administration


Melissa "Lisa" Jenkins is a proven performer with more than a decade of experience in the federal government working with small businesses in the areas of policy, budget analysis, procurement, and contracting. With the Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration (DHS/TSA), performing complex budget analysis and planning as a small business program analyst. The 21st century business climate requires administrative professionals who can combine a thorough knowledge of technical details with a broad understanding of procurement opportunities for business-government partnerships. Melissa is an impressive individual who possesses both. Her work at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, has equipped her to help small business owners to achieve their professional goals and boost their bottom lines through government small business set-aside programs and other incentivized strategic measures such as DHS Strategic Sourcing and DHS Mentor Protégé Program. She provides outstanding training, technical assistance, and small business counseling to both the external business community and internal agency officials. Melissa is frequently called upon to serve as a panelist for programs in which she provides guidance to small businesses hoping to expand their government contracting opportunities. As a result, she is a much-sought-after mentor for entrepreneurs hoping to take their businesses to the next level.” Jenkins was instrumental in doing market research for the largest woman-owned small business setaside in DHS history for $10 million dollars.

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