Matthew Johnson

About Matthew Johnson

Retired military officer, majority of my career was focused on the following:Global Program, Strategic Partnerships, & Business Development Leadership Expertise: National security and international affairs expert with experience in strategic planning, program design and implementation, security cooperation, interagency coordination, cross-cultural negotiation, intelligence, and diplomacy. Strategic Partnerships (“The Unifier”) & Turnarounds: Displayed expertise in unifying teams and key stakeholders in global agencies, international relationships, etc, even in the most tenuous circumstances when the stakes are extremely high. Flexible Mindset: Gained extensive military experience in developing mental discipline and leadership values as well as the ability to be flexible, rapidly adapt, and deliver assigned tasks in a globally competitive and diverse working environment. Active Tops Security Clearance: TS/SCI/CI Polygraph Programs Development & Financials: Consistently promoted to manage 400+ national and global programs $14M+ financials. Proposals and Contracts: Demonstrated keen eye for details in writing and reviewing 200+ contracts valued at $1.5M+. Operations: Optimized day-to-day aspects of military operations from staff training and development, budget allocations, events coordination, and others. Seasoned Leader: Led diverse teams of military and civilians in the U.S. and overseas, to include combat leadership experience. Foreign Affairs & Languages: Fluent in Spanish and a MS degree focused on International Relations and Affairs. Technology: Exemplified proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), JavaScript, Google Suite, etc. Analysis: Measured goal achievement by analyzing historical trends with global stakeholders, forecasting potential adversary actions, and completing reports for key agency individuals. Industries: Earned comprehensive background in military intelligence, security cooperation, government interagency, and public relations. Agencies: Guaranteed satisfaction of multiple global government and international agencies.

Experience

1. Director, Defense Market

   Q2IMPACT

   Jul 2025 — Present · Colorado Springs, CO, US

Education

• University of California, San Diego

  Master's degree

  2015 — 2016

• Northern Illinois University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  2005 — 2007