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Lakeeta Young-Hill Announced as New Industry Liaison at U.S. Department of State

The U.S. Department of State has announced the appointment of Lakeeta Young-Hill as the new Industry Liaison. The announcement was made on LinkedIn by the U.S. Department of State Industry Liaison Office, which stated: “The Office of Procurement Executive (A/OPE) and the Office of Acquisition Management (AQM) are pleased to introduce Lakeeta Young-Hill, Senior Advisor for Strategic Initiatives and the Industry Liaison for the Department of State. In her new role, she will serve as a conduit among acquisition stakeholders and advocate for strong agency-vendor communication practices.”

Lakeeta Young-Hill brings a wealth of experience to her new role. She has been serving as the Senior Advisor for Strategic Initiatives at the Department of State since May 2024. In this position, she has led strategic acquisition initiatives in support of the Director of the Office of Acquisition Management, equivalent to the Deputy Senior Procurement Executive.

Her career highlights include her role as Deputy Director of the Procurement Management & Policy Division at NASA and over 15 years of service at the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). Her LinkedIn profile outlines her extensive background:

“Action-oriented leader with over twenty-five years of experience involving cradle-to-grave contracting, customer relationship management, policy formation, strategic sourcing/category management, project management, continuous process improvement, and management/supervision of acquisition professionals.”

In addition to her impressive professional experience, Young-Hill is a graduate of the NAVAIR Leadership Development Program and holds several certifications, including:

– Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
– Level III DAWIA Certification in Contracting
– Level I DAWIA Certification in Program Management
– Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (Professional)

She also possesses a Top Secret Security Clearance, underscoring her qualifications for this significant role.

Lakeeta Young-Hill’s new position as the Industry Liaison at the U.S. Department of State will involve facilitating effective communication between the agency and vendors, ensuring that procurement processes are transparent and efficient.

Matt Seldon
Matt Seldon
Matt Seldon, BSc., is an Editorial Associate with HSToday. He has over 20 years of experience in writing, social media, and analytics. Matt has a degree in Computer Studies from the University of South Wales in the UK. His diverse work experience includes positions at the Department for Work and Pensions and various responsibilities for a wide variety of companies in the private sector. He has been writing and editing various blogs and online content for promotional and educational purposes in his job roles since first entering the workplace. Matt has run various social media campaigns over his career on platforms including Google, Microsoft, Facebook and LinkedIn on topics surrounding promotion and education. His educational campaigns have been on topics including charity volunteering in the public sector and personal finance goals.

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