Ana Olson

About Ana Olson

I am a seasoned business leader with a proven track record in driving strategic engagements, business development, and fostering growth. With a strong background in leading multi-year, complex initiatives and managing large-scale budgets, I am dedicated to delivering exceptional results and achieving organizational success. Currently, I am a Managing Director at Accenture leading Joint and Maritime initiatives supporting U.S. Navy and Joint Warfighting priorities. I partner with senior government leaders to modernize mission-critical capabilities across cyber, digital engineering, decision analytics, and AI. Business Leadership:Throughout my career, I have spearheaded numerous multi-year, complex strategic engagements, overseeing a substantial P&L of approximately $330 million. Additionally, I have successfully managed and motivated a diverse team of over 120 staff members, fostering collaboration and driving high-performance outcomes. Business Development:Recognized as a tenacious and proactive business developer, I have a knack for identifying new opportunities and expanding business segments. I have a proven track record of transforming a business segment from generating less than $1 million in revenue to exceeding $100 million. Currently, I am leading business development efforts for JADC2 within the Navy, utilizing my strong client engagement skills, strategic project management, and cross-functional team collaboration. Business Growth:A catalyst for growth, I orchestrated a highly successful re-capture campaign strategy that secured a lucrative Navy Engineering & Cyber Security contract. By identifying critical gaps in the client\'s technical portfolio and leveraging my influential communication style, I successfully influenced the client to address these gaps, resulting in a doubling of contract revenue from $100 million to $200 million. People Growth:Passionate about talent development, I have a proven ability to lead, grow, empower, and inspire individuals, enabling them to reach their full potential. By cultivating a culture of excellence and fostering professional growth, I have consistently nurtured talent within my teams, resulting in successful promotions to senior and executive-level positions.As the daughter of an immigrant and a first-generation Mexican American, I take immense pride in my heritage. As a Latina in Tech, I bring a unique perspective and drive to the industry. I am committed to breaking barriers, fostering diversity, and creating opportunities for underrepresented voices.

Experience

1. President

   Afcea San Diego Chapter

   Nov 2025 — Present

   As President of the AFCEA San Diego Chapter, I lead efforts to strengthen collaboration across industry, government, and academia. My focus is on enhancing community engagement and expanding educational scholarships.

Education

• San Diego State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Business, with emphasis in Latin America

  1993 — 1997

Skills

• Systems Engineering
• Government
• Business Process Improvement
• Defense
• Information Assurance
• Dod
• National Security
• Financial Modeling
• Program Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Proposal Writing
• Government Contracting
• Security Clearance
• Management Consulting
• Strategy