Brandi Smith
Vice President of Federal Programs | Federal A/E/C Executive | Radical Honesty in Leadership and Strategy | Storyteller of #FlatWhiteFederal
- Role
- Vice President of Federal Programs at Cornerstone
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brandi Smith
I lead federal programs with disciplined execution, radical honesty, and a commitment to supporting both the mission and the people who deliver it.As Vice President of Federal Programs at Cornerstone Engineering, I oversee strategy, client relationships, and program execution across Department of Defense and federal civilian agencies. My focus is on building disciplined, high-performing programs that support mission success in complex environments.Trust, accountability, and honest communication shape my leadership approach. Federal programs require disciplined execution and teams who understand both the mission and the responsibility that comes with it. My priority is consistent delivery while supporting the people who make the work possible.My career has been grounded in long-term partnerships, thoughtful decision-making, and a commitment to responsible leadership.I remain actively engaged in advancing leadership development across the federal A/E/C community through SAME, including service as LDP Chair and Past President of the Kentuckiana Post.I also write under Flat White Federal (#FlatWhiteFederal), sharing grounded reflections on leadership, responsibility, and the human side of federal work for those carrying mission responsibility every day.Key strengths and focus areas include:• Strategic planning and disciplined market execution• Federal contracting strategy and program development• Long-term client partnership and trust-based relationship building• Cross-functional team leadership and mentorship• Market analysis, capture planning, and positioning strategy• Proposal strategy and pursuit leadership• Culture building, engagement, and leadership developmentConnected. Centered. Committed. Calibrated.That is the standard I hold for myself and the programs I lead.
Experience
Vice President of Federal Programs
Nov 2025 — Present · Indianapolis, IN, US
Education
Oklahoma City University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Criminology
Indiana University Indianapolis
Bachelor of Science - BS, Sociology
2005 — 2007
Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn
Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.
Free plan included · No credit card required
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.