Keith L.
Executive Director | Program Management | 30 Years in Federal & Intelligence Operations | Expert in Acquisition, Program Execution & Mission Delivery | TS/SCI w/ FS Poly
- Role
- Senior Program Manager at Cole Engineering Services, Inc. Cesi , A By Light Company
- Location
- Columbia, MD, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Keith L.
As a seasoned program management leader with nearly 30 years of experience across the intelligence community, Department of Defense, and private industry, I specialize in driving mission success through strategic direction, operational excellence, and effective cross-functional collaboration.Throughout my career, I’ve led complex federal and defense programs exceeding $1B in value, delivering measurable results in acquisition management, process improvement, and technology integration. I take pride in transforming vision into execution—optimizing resources, building high-performing teams, and aligning operations with customer and national security priorities.I’m passionate about bridging operational, technical, and policy perspectives to solve complex challenges. Whether developing acquisition policy, leading global program portfolios, or mentoring the next generation of program leaders, I focus on achieving sustainable impact for both mission and organization.Specialties: Program Management | Federal Acquisition | Strategic Planning | Intelligence Operations | Process Improvement | Cross-Functional Leadership | Customer Engagement | Business Growth
Experience
Senior Program Manager
Cole Engineering Services, Inc. Cesi , A By Light Company
Mar 2026 — Present
Education
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Juris Doctor, Law
2015 — 2019
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science and Government
2009
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