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Jack Johnson - CEO and Managing Partner in McLean, VA

Jack Johnson

Executive security and risk leader specializing in national security, defense, and M&A advisory

Jack Johnson and Associates, LLCGeorge Washington UniversityMcLean, VA43 Years ExperienceExecutive Level

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Advisor to early-stage cybersecurity firm Nday Security, helping shape lean operations and go-to-market while deferring investors in favor of potential early acquisition. Previously appointed by the U.S. President as the first Chief Security Officer for the newly formed Department of Homeland Security, standing up operations and integrating 22 agencies under intense post-9/11 urgency.

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Key Strengths

  • Built lean operating structure for early-stage cybersecurity startup (kept costs low; leveraged 1099 contractors)
  • Optimized marketing/sales resourcing by replacing underperforming hire with specialized contractors for targeted needs
  • Strong operational efficiency lens (billable vs non-billable utilization; dual-hatting to minimize overhead)
  • Led stand-up of a new DHS security organization integrating 22 agencies under urgent post-9/11 timelines
  • Executive mentoring and alignment through clear mission-setting, hands-on early guidance, and regular communication
  • Strategic advising approach using agreed goals, roadmap creation, empowerment, and checkpoint-based governance

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Experience

CEO and Managing PartnerJack Johnson and Associates, LLC · Jan 2020 – Present
Partner and Sector LeaderGuidehouse Consulting · Jan 2005 – Jan 2020
Partner and Sector LeaderPricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) US Public Sector · Jan 2005 – Jan 2020
Chief Security Officer (CSO)U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) · Jan 2003 – Jan 2005
Deputy Assistant DirectorUnited States Secret Service · Jan 1983 – Jan 2003

Education

George Washington Universitymaster, Forensic Science (1990)
University of Maryland, College Parkbachelor, Criminology and Business Management (1980)

Skills

Risk ManagementGo-to-market strategySocial media marketingStrategic ConsultingBusiness Risk AdvisoryEnterprise Risk ManagementDefense StrategyHomeland SecuritySecurity AssessmentsComplex Security AssessmentsMergers & AcquisitionsM&A SupportPre-Merger SupportPost-Merger IntegrationBusiness Integration

Languages

English

Certifications

Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) - ISACAJohns Hopkins School of ManagementUniversity of Virginia

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Jack JohnsonExecutive security and risk leader specializing in national security, defense, and M&A advisory