Don McGuire
USAF, Colonel (Ret.) / TS-SCI (Poly) / PMP / PMI-ACP
- Role
- National Security Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Don McGuire
As a Senior Program Manager with over 20 years of leadership experience, I have honed the ability to drive organizational development, lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage complex projects, and drive strategic initiatives. Throughout my career, I’ve successfully executed operations management, process improvement, workforce development, resource allocation, and strategic planning across domestic and global missions. My expertise in financial and personnel management, program analysis, strategy, cross-functional leadership, and executive-level advising has consistently delivered tangible results, including operational efficiencies, risk reduction, and enhanced organizational alignment.With a proven track record of managing large-scale projects and improving processes using predictive, adaptive (agile), and Lean methodologies/approaches, I bring a people/client-centered, solutions-oriented approach to leadership. My experience includes spearheading strategic reviews, optimizing defense requirements, and managing multi-million dollar budgets with a nearly perfect approval rate. I excel at aligning vision with execution to improve outcomes, whether it’s through continuous process improvements or driving transformation across diverse teams.Key competencies include project management, financial oversight, strategic planning, learning and development, mentoring and coaching, and operational leadership. I am passionate about developing teams, fostering innovation, and ensuring mission success by making data-driven decisions and cultivating strong cross-functional partnerships. My leadership is grounded in operational expertise and a deep commitment to organizational excellence, supported by advanced education and certifications in national security, leadership, financial management, and project management.
Experience
National Security Consultant
Mar 2025 — Present · McLean, VA, US
Lead planning and execution of high-impact partner engagement initiatives—including bilateral meetings, multinational working groups, and capability demonstrations—to build trust and enhance strategic collaboration with foreign allies- Analyze emerging global policy trends and craft international engagement strategies to align with evolving Department of Defense priorities and advance global defense cooperation- Serve as regional action officer, providing expert situational awareness on cybersecurity policies, force development, and strategic capabilities to inform decision-making and promote regional stability in support of U.S. national security interests.
Education
State University of New York at Brockport
Master of Arts in English
1994 — 2000
Joint Military Intelligence College
Post-Graduate Intelligence Program Certificate
2001 — 2003
State University of New York at Geneseo
Bachelor of Arts in English
1989 — 1992
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