Matt Williams

About Matt Williams

I help Aerospace and Defense leaders solve complex, high-stakes challenges from modernizing sustainment and scaling digital operations to aligning strategy with mission outcomes.As a Principal at BCG and former Marine infantry officer, I have led transformation efforts across the government, OEMs, and industrial tech clients. My work includes program recovery, growth strategy, open systems acquisition, and digital modernization. I have also led BCG’s global research on trust and digital maturity, helping organizations understand what drives long-term performance.I’m motivated by meaningful work, high-performing teams, and the pursuit of clarity, trust, and forward momentum.

Experience

1. Principal

   Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

   May 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Lead strategy and transformation efforts across the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) sector, supporting government and commercial clients on challenges including sustainment modernization, acquisition strategy, digital growth, and program performance. Focus areas include aligning enterprise delivery with readiness outcomes, scaling open systems acquisition, and helping clients navigate complex transformation at the intersection of product, policy, and execution.

Education

• United States Naval Academy

  Bachelor of Science, International Relations

  2008 — 2012

• Georgetown University

  Master of Arts, Security Studies (Terrorism and Sub-state Violence)

  2012 — 2012

Skills

• Command
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Counterinsurgency
• International Security
• Dod
• National Security
• Counterterrorism
• Defense
• Leadership
• International Relations
• Military Operations
• Political Science
• Small Unit Leadership
• Operational Planning
• Security Clearance
• Security Studies
• Government
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Foreign Policy
• Military
• Intelligence