Bryan Cesolini
Arlington,VA
Summary
Executive leader with over 10 years in cybersecurity strategy and federal technology modernization. PMP-certified advisor skilled in translating policy into actionable enterprise outcomes and aligning KPIs with mission objectives. Proven experience in guiding C-suite stakeholders through complex transformations. Active Top Secret (Tier 5) clearance with the U.S. Department of State.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Manager, Strategy & Consulting
Accenture Federal Services
Arlington, VA
01.2023 - Current
- Co-authored the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Cybersecurity Strategy, producing a 23-page roadmap with five pillars, 18 goals, and 72 mission objectives.
- Advised C-suite clients on program management, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and change management to enhance decision-making and drive organizational alignment.
- Orchestrated engagement with 150+ stakeholders across 46 DOE components to align enterprise cybersecurity priorities and streamline implementation sequencing.
- Institutionalized risk- and value-based KPIs mapped to 72 mission objectives and assessed organizational readiness for execution.
- Supported revenue growth for a $10B prime contract through strategic RFP responses, sales enablement, and client delivery initiatives.
Senior Consultant, National Security Segment
Guidehouse LLP
Washington, DC
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Directed strategic oversight of the Department of Justice (DOJ) $3B+ IT portfolio, including $600M+ within the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).
- Unified federal policy frameworks for IT planning, budgeting, governance, acquisition, infrastructure management, enhancing alignment across agencies.
- Led legislative and communications team of three for new State Department office; developed client operating model and delivery cadence to streamline operations.
Senior Consultant
Management Strategies
Falls Church, VA
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Analyzed legislative policy for senior DOJ officials, informing decisions on immigration reform, appropriations, statutory proposals, and litigation risk.
- Liaised with agencies on legislative referral memorandums, draft testimony, operational reports, and proposed legislation, ensuring alignment with policy objectives.
Legislative Specialist
Klett Consulting Group, Inc.
Washington, DC
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Facilitated legislative and public affairs operations for FEMA Grant Programs Directorate to enhance program visibility and stakeholder engagement.
- Coordinated legislative affairs among FEMA Legislative Affairs Office, Office of the Administrator, and Executive Secretariat to streamline communication and ensure alignment on key initiatives.
Education
M.A. - Legislative Affairs
The George Washington University
Washington, DCB.A. - Political Science
University of California, San Diego
San Diego, CASkills
- Cybersecurity Strategy
- Zero Trust
- IT Portfolio Management
- Federal Policy
- Legislative Affairs
- Program Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Risk Management
- KPI Development
- Change Management
- RFP Support
- Strategic Communications
Certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute
• Adopting Zero Trust 2024, Forrester Research
• Reinvention With Agentic AI, Accenture
• Adopting Zero Trust 2024, Forrester Research
• Reinvention With Agentic AI, Accenture
Timeline
Associate Manager, Strategy & Consulting
Accenture Federal Services
01.2023 - Current
Senior Consultant, National Security Segment
Guidehouse LLP
01.2020 - 01.2023
Senior Consultant
Management Strategies
01.2017 - 09.2019
Legislative Specialist
Klett Consulting Group, Inc.
11.2015 - 12.2016
M.A. - Legislative Affairs
The George Washington University
B.A. - Political Science
University of California, San Diego