Jack Johnson
Accomplished executive and national security expert with over three decades of experience spanning public service and private sector leadership. Proven success in strategic consulting, defense and homeland security operations, mergers and acquisitions, and enterprise risk management. Trusted advisor to senior leaders in government, defense, and industry with extensive experience leading high-impact programs and security initiatives globally.
Jurisdiction
United States | United Kingdom | Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates
Notable Employer
- Senior Partner and Business Sector Leader at PwC US Public Sector / Guidehouse Consulting
- Chief Security Officer at US Department of Homeland Security
Experience
CEO and Managing Partner of Jack Johnson and Associates. - Lead a strategic consulting firm specializing in domestic and international business risk advisory, M&A support, business integration, and complex security assessments. - Provide counsel to Fortune 500 companies, defense contractors, and government agencies on mission-critical security and business challenges. - Oversee delivery of high-value consulting engagements across a wide range of operational and strategic areas.
- Directed the Defense Sector Practice, supporting the Department of Defense (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, OSD, defense agencies) and NATO, as well as clients in commercial aerospace and defense. - Previously led the Homeland Security and Law Enforcement Sector, managing portfolios across DHS, DOJ, and the Intelligence Community. - Built and led cross-functional teams delivering large-scale transformation, risk, and operational consulting services.
- Appointed as the first Chief Security Officer following the post-9/11 establishment of DHS. - Oversaw the integration of 22 federal agencies into a unified department. - Directed security operations for over 200,000 employees, including physical, personnel, and information security, counterintelligence, and internal investigations. - Designated Cognizant Security Authority (CSA) with oversight of all classified programs and represented DHS on the National Security Council.
Education
Certification
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) – ISACA, Credential #1115645