Dirk Smith

About Dirk Smith

I am a mission-driven finance and operations executive with more than three decades of experience leading fiscal strategy, organizational transformation, and compliance for complex enterprises. I oversee financial performance, operations, procurement, and governance for organizations with revenues exceeding $2B and workforces of My career scope includes additional enterprise appointments as VP of Finance; Chief Growth Officer; P&L responsibility Business Group-level Defense; P&L responsibility Business Unit-level FedCiv; and VP of Compliance.Known for advancing fiscal stewardship and operational excellence through disciplined cost management, cultural transformation, and cross-functional collaboration. Over the last decade, I’ve successfully guided initiatives that delivered $35M in cost savings,$17.5M in additional profit, and consistent revenue growth, while maintaining consecutive years of under-budget operations.I lead with integrity, accountability, and collaboration: fostering environments where people are engaged, resources are optimized, and performance is measurable. My career demonstrates proven success partnering with boards, presidents, and senior leadership teams to stabilize finances, enhance transparency, and align financial management with mission-driven goals. “I lead to motivate and inspire others through a straightforward approach that focuses on solving problems and driving results. I create value by challenging people to stretch beyond their limits, and I want to be remembered for sound business decisions, ethical leadership, and the positive impact I have on those I mentor.” :Financial Strategy & Stewardship | Enterprise Operations | Risk & Compliance | Budgeting & Forecasting | Treasury & Audit | Capital & Facilities Planning | Procurement & Supply Chain | Organizational Transformation | Governance & Board Partnership

Experience

1. President & Chief Executive Officer

   Rouse Consulting, Llc

   Apr 2026 — Present · Fairfax County, VA, US

Education

• Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

  Serco Oxford Management Programme

  2016

• Old Dominion University

  BS, Business

  1979 — 1982

Skills

• Business Development
• Government
• Government Contracting
• Process Improvement
• Outsourcing
• Contract Management
• Managerial Finance
• Vendor Management
• Financial Analysis
• Management Consulting
• Integration
• Dod
• Procurement
• Strategy
• Risk Management
• Team Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Program Management
• Change Management
• Business Transformation
• Business Process Improvement
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Leadership
• Analysis
• Management
• Business Strategy
• Far
• Requirements Analysis
• Executive Management
• Operations Management