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10 defense consultants
These ten defense consultants currently hold consulting and advisory roles focused on defense, national security and aerospace work. Readers can learn how defense consultants help companies with acquisition strategy, business development, government contracting and entry into defense markets.
Professionals to explore
01—10Bess Dopkeen
LinkedInExperience: Defense Strategy Consultant · Revere Federal Strategies
Defense Strategy Consultant at Revere Federal Strategies since 2025; the listing also shows Founder at Keen Edge Strategies, LLC (since 2025) and Defense Strategic Advisor at Seatrec (since 2025). Her profile headline describes her as a former Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and a former Science and Technology Professional Staff Member at the House Armed Services Committee.
Brett B. Lambert
LinkedInExperience: Managing Director · The Densmore Group
Managing Director of The Densmore Group since 2019; his profile describes the firm as a national security and intelligence consultancy focused on strategy, transactions and government compliance. The profile also says he was Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Northrop Grumman from 2015 to 2019, with duties for the CEO that included corporate strategy and M&A. He has been a Board Member at The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) since 2020.
Christine Fisher
LinkedInExperience: Consultant on Defense and Aerospace Industry · Independent Contractor
Consultant on Defense and Aerospace Industry as an independent contractor since 2003; her profile headline describes her as an independent defense and aerospace consultant. She was also Study co-Leader, Study Member at Defense Science Board Studies (2004–2009) and Deputy Director Industrial Capabilities and Assessments at the Office of the UnderSecretary of Defense (Industrial Policy) (1994–2002).
Jerry McGinn, Ph.D.
LinkedInExperience: President · McGinn Defense Consulting LLC
President of McGinn Defense Consulting LLC since 2018 and Director, Center for the Industrial Base at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) since 2025. His profile describes a particular focus on defense acquisition and industrial base policy, industrial security, corporate mergers and acquisitions and foreign direct investment. He was previously Executive Director of the Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting (2018–2025).
Jerry Spruill
LinkedInExperience: Independent Consultant · Spruill Consulting LLC
Independent Consultant at Spruill Consulting LLC since 2023 and Senior Advisor at BCE Consulting since 2023; his profile describes him as an independent aerospace and defense consultant, board member and senior advisor. He was previously Sr. Director, Strategy & Business Development at Northrop Grumman (2018–2023), and the profile says he was Senior Director, Counter-UAS within the Defense Systems Sector at Northrop Grumman.
Jim Smerchansky
LinkedInExperience: Founder and Principal Consultant · Old Point Strategy Group, LLC
Founder and Principal Consultant at Old Point Strategy Group, LLC since 2026; his profile says he founded the firm to help defense companies grow through strategy, business development and government acquisition expertise, after senior executive roles with the Department of the Navy and in the defense industry. He was previously Executive Vice President at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) (2021–2026) and President, Mission Systems Division (dual hatted) there (2025–2026).
Michael J. Kent
LinkedInExperience: Independent Consultant and Technical Adviser to DOD & Defense and Aerospace Companies · Independent Consultant - DOD & Defense and Aerospace Companies
Independent Consultant and Technical Adviser to DOD & Defense and Aerospace Companies since 2000. His profile says he develops and independently evaluates defense and aerospace systems, sub-systems and components, working with defense contractors worldwide, the US Department of Defense and NATO countries and allies. The listing also shows Board Member at Kent Capital Management Group since 2005.
Patricia Creagh
LinkedInExperience: Owner · Creagh Consulting Solutions LLC
Owner of Creagh Consulting Solutions LLC since 2026; her profile describes her as a consultant to the defense industry on contracting with the federal government. She was previously Senior Vice President, Contracts & Business Management at American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC (2024–2026), Vice President, Contracts at American Rheinmetall Vehicles (2024) and Director of Contracts at American Rheinmetall Vehicles (2019–2024).
Richard Aboulafia
LinkedInExperience: Managing Director · AeroDynamic Advisory
Managing Director at AeroDynamic Advisory since 2022 and former Vice President, Analysis at Teal Group Corporation (1990–2022). His profile says he manages consulting projects in the commercial and military aviation field, analyzes broader defense and aerospace market and industry trends, and has advised numerous aerospace companies.
Wes Davis
LinkedInExperience: Owner Consultant · ALBRACE Consulting
Owner Consultant at ALBRACE Consulting since 2008; his profile describes ALBRACE as a defense-related business development and logistics consulting firm in Defuniak Springs, Florida, near Eglin AFB, Tyndall AFB and NAS Pensacola. He was previously Armament Products Engineer at ITT Inc. (2003–2008) and Logistics Analyst and Manager at CACI, Inc (1999–2003).
Choose the right perspective
Match the consultant's background to your need, since someone who ran programs or acquisition inside government brings a different view than someone who led contracts or business development at a contractor. Ask which services, programs or customers they know best and whether they will work on proposals and strategy directly.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How should a company new to defense work choose its first programs and contract vehicles?
- 02What do acquisition offices look for in a proposal that companies most often miss?
- 03How do you help a contractor prepare for the compliance requirements of a large defense contract?
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