Katie Powers

About Katie Powers

I work at the intersection of defense acquisition, advanced manufacturing, and shipbuilding, focused on turning strategy into real industrial capacity.At Hadrian, I partner with federal stakeholders and industry to help deliver critical national security programs by scaling modern manufacturing where it’s needed most.Before that, I spent over 15 years across the Department of the Navy, Coast Guard, and DHS working on surface fleet modernization, industrial base strategy, and large shipbuilding acquisition portfolios. That experience shapes how I approach problems today. I understand how requirements, funding, policy, and execution are supposed to connect, and where they tend to break down in practice.Most of my work is focused on closing that gap.Not just shaping strategy, but helping drive actual delivery, whether that’s aligning stakeholders, navigating acquisition pathways, or connecting mission needs to real production capacity.I’m at my best in complex environments where progress depends on getting the right people aligned and then following through.If you’re working on strengthening the industrial base, advancing shipbuilding, or scaling manufacturing for national security, let’s connect.

Experience

1. Contract Specialist

   U.S. Department Of Homeland Security

   Jun 2009 — Present

Education

• National Defense University

  Master of Science - MS, National Resource Strategy

• The George Washington University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, International Relations and Affairs & Business Administration

• George Mason University - Schar School of Policy and Government

  Master of Public Administration - MPA, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management