Christian Washington

WORK HISTORY

ABOUT CHRISTIAN WASHINGTON

I am a business development and strategic partnerships professional with more than 16 years of experience supporting Special Operations Forces, the Department of Defense, and the Intelligence Community.My background combines operational leadership and program management with a deep understanding of defense acquisition pathways, funding mechanisms, and mission requirements. I focus on enabling customer access, shaping opportunities, and aligning emerging technologies with real-world operational needs across DoD and SOCOM environments.Throughout my career, I have built a trusted network across operators, program offices, and senior leaders within the defense and national security ecosystem. I regularly engage stakeholders to understand evolving mission challenges, identify capability gaps, and support organizations in positioning solutions that address those needs.In addition to my government and operational experience, I have supported defense technology companies through advisory work focused on market entry, customer access, and opportunity positioning. This includes facilitating introductions, providing operator-driven insight, and contributing to efforts that support pipeline development and awarded work.This combination of operational credibility, market understanding, and relationship-driven execution allows me to bridge the gap between mission users, acquisition stakeholders, and innovative technology providers.I am focused on business development, growth, and strategic partnerships roles within defense technology and national security organizations where I can drive expansion, build pipeline, and deliver mission-aligned outcomes.Active TS/SCI with CI PolygraphMBA, UNC Kenan-Flagler