Mike Solis

About Mike Solis

I spent 30 years in public service across defense and civilian federal organizations…

Experience

1. Chief of Staff

   U.S. Department Of State

   Jul 2024 — Present · Rosslyn, VA, US

   As Chief of Staff for Global Acquisition (A/GA) at the U.S. Department of State, I provide strategic guidance, operational leadership, and executive advisory support to the Deputy Assistant Secretary and senior leadership. My role is to align strategy with execution, drive operational efficiency, and ensure leadership priorities translate into measurable outcomes.Key Leadership Responsibilities- Executive Operations & Strategic Alignment – Serve as the key advisor and force multiplier to senior leadership, ensuring seamless execution of high-priority initiatives, resource planning, and operational efficiency- Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement – Lead internal coordination across divisions and external engagement with interagency partners, global stakeholders, and senior executives to advance mission-critical objectives- Governance & Decision Support – Oversee policy implementation, risk management, and process optimization to ensure the organization is positioned for scalable, strategic growth- Operational Execution & Performance Optimization – Manage daily operations, oversee critical reporting, and drive process improvements to enhance accountability, efficiency, and decision-making at all levels.By bridging leadership vision with execution, I ensure that A/GA remains strategically agile, operationally effective, and aligned with long-term organizational goals.

Education

• United States Military Academy at West Point

  Bachelor of Science - BS

• Naval War College

  Master of Arts - MA

• The University of Texas at El Paso

  Master of Arts - MA

• The United States Army War College

  Master of Arts - MA