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Jeffrey S. Hoffmann

Jeffrey S. Hoffmann

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Results-driven executive professional with extensive experience in driving organizational success. Skilled in strategic planning, operational management, and fostering collaborative work environment. Known for reliability and adaptability in achieving business and mission objectives and leading teams. Retired War College military veteran. Technical Program Manager and CISO certified Advisor for Cyber and Digital Transformation with over 25 years of experience in national security, IT, and intelligence across public and private sectors. Expertise includes foundational roles in the U.S. Senate and significant contributions at the National Security Council and NATO, demonstrating a proven ability to lead high-stakes initiatives such as 5G delegation preparations and cybersecurity engagements. Recognized for establishing cyber threat intelligence capabilities at U.S. European Command, delivering impactful briefings to senior leadership, and managing critical modernization projects for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Academic credentials include a master’s degree and advanced studies at the University of Oxford, underscoring a commitment to addressing complex cybersecurity challenges on a global scale.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Manager

The Lafayette Group, Inc.
Virginia Beach, VA and Arlington, VA
11.2023 - Current
  • Assist in managing AI security initiatives like coordination of bi-weekly meetings to monitor AI use case engagements and publications. Team Lead in other efforts for past projects, including multi-factor authentication and cloud identity configuration services assessment modernization. Contributed to cybersecurity performance goals and developed agenda for tech engagement with UK Cyber (NCSC). The engagement led to U.S. Delegation contributions to the UK's AI Cyber Security Code of Practice and provided feedback for the U.S./UK joint work plan. Conducted reviews to enhance the national cyber incident response plan and sector risk management agency program.

Senior Cyber Fellow

The Gold Institute for International Strategy
Washington, DC
06.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated strategic roundtable discussions on cyber security and formulated a comprehensive national cyber security strategy blueprint. Engaged high-profile guests, such as the former Assistant Secretary of War (Acting), Cyber Chief of Texas Cyber Command, and former Executive Director of Cyberspace Solarium Commission. Shared Blueprint recommendations with Members and Committees in the U.S. House with follow-on request to draft legislation to be considered for the National Defense Authorization Act FY27 process.
  • Panelist for 2024 Danube Institute, 2025 Navy Procurement Conference (Cyber Threats) in Norfolk, and Christopher Newport News University Center for American Studies sponsored by Old Dominion Energy. Organizing The 2026 Maritime and Port Cybersecurity Exercise in VA Beach.

Adjunct Instructor, Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysis

New York University
Hybrid (Virginia Beach and NYC)
03.2023 - Current
  • Achieved successful collaboration with EC-Council and CTIA to create a 12-week syllabus in Tampa, FL. Enhanced student understanding of traditional intelligence analysis and tradecraft through ICD 203. Delivered practical exercises that resulted in the production of CTI reports using open-source tools, MITRE ATT&CK labs, and modeling. Established course learning objectives that met NIST standards, focusing on the Cybersecurity Framework, Risk Management, and NICE, with participation from industry leaders such as the VP for Google Cloud and former CISO of New York City.

President and CEO

Cyber Intelligent Partners LLC (CIP)
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2017 - Current
  • Achieved successful transition from advisory board member in January 2023. Contributed to start-up mission by offering advisory and foreign partner cyber workforce development training and strategic/risk management planning services through 1099 opportunities. Showcased past work performance on the CIP website: www.cipsolutions.tech
  • Future goals include: 1) Identify strategic partner that offers cyber threat intelligence services (to include 24/7 monitoring); 2) Become C3PAO certified to conduct business requiring CMMC certification; 3) Work directly with Vets in Tech, dual-hatted as the Hampton Roads Chapter President. Partner with other local Virginia Beach organizations like the Hampton Roads Alliance to offer technical and continued education training for cyber and digital transformation (i.e.) EC Council training for AI certification.

Senior Cyber Advisor

Booz Allen Hamilton
McLean, VA and United Kingdom (RAF Molesworth)
01.2015 - 01.2023
  • Achieved successful execution of institutional capacity building projects in Romania, Kosovo, Hungary, and the Czech Republic through effective budget management of $250k. Delivered expert guidance to foreign cyber command elements and interagency groups on critical infrastructure crisis planning and workforce development initiatives. Enhanced security operations center design through strategic advisory efforts.
  • Delivered comprehensive cyber threat intelligence and analysis for U.S. European Command, effectively addressing emerging threats from China, Iran, and Russia. Achieved recognition through weekly briefings to senior military officials, including a published report for the Assistant Secretary of Energy. Advanced national intelligence initiatives through senior analytic roles within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Joint Atomic Energy Intelligence Committee.
  • Directed seminar collaboration with U.S. Transportation Command and ODNI National Counterintelligence and Security Center to assess cyber threats impacting mobility logistics supply chain and critical infrastructure. Led integration of results into table-top exercise and subsequent site visits with Central Europe Pipeline System stakeholders. Oversaw six-week remote Mandiant Google CTI reporting pilot project, resulting in $100,000 annual revenue for Recorded Future cyber-OSINT services that supported U.S. government and intel reporting during COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Facilitated replication of private sector SOC environment, enhancing annual ODNI National Intelligence Council cyber assessments. Contributed to U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence response and special product review, addressing cyber threats to critical infrastructure. Advanced collaboration with Recorded Future and other organizations in CTI Integration Center Cybercrime Working Group. Executed a successful panel workshop in August 2019 on 'Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Africa' at National Press Club, in collaboration with Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Bureau of Intelligence and Research.
  • Orchestrated user forum for U.S. government mission, showcasing over 50 leading-edge technology demonstrations to enhance collaboration among 17 IC agencies.

Senior Intelligence Officer (GG-0132-14)

United States Government - Air Force
Arlington, VA
06.2008 - 01.2015
  • Facilitated strategic planning and execution of a $3 million+ program, enhancing capabilities of U.S. Air Force ISR detachment to meet evolving operational demands.
  • Managed cross-regional targeting operations for Foreign Materiel Program, ensuring effective collaboration with linguists and timely reporting to senior leadership including one Middle East activity in the President's Daily Brief.
  • Achieved policy approval from Defense Intelligence Agency director on December 2, 2011, through effective co-chairing of intelligence working group. Streamlined hiring process for five senior civilian training instructors, improving team readiness. Contributed to successful establishment of integrated regional intelligence fusion centers as vice chair of policy and governance working group for DIA Vision 2020 initiative.

International Operations Consultant

General Dynamics Information Technology
Arlington, VA
12.2007 - 06.2008
  • Assisted in designing tradeshow and strategy directorate for Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation (DASA DE&C). Supported development of foreign military sales business case. Reviewed over fifty naval weapon system information exchange agreements to facilitate US-UK bilateral admiral-level discussions.

Director, Senior Manager, and Analyst

Multiple Employers
Washington, DC
01.2003 - 12.2007

Additional projects and assignments from 2003-2007. SAIC Technical Program Manager for the USD/I Counterintelligence Field Activity that involved negotiations with U.S. Central Command to gain $1M funding for sensitive surveillance devices and conducted U.S. liaison activities with Israel and Singapore for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program. Served in multiple U.S. military units since 1992. In 2001, awarded Achievement medal for Commanders Action Group, Aerospace C2ISR Center at Langley AFB, predecessor to the USAF Global Cyberspace Integration Center. Past Director for multi-million economic development program that collaborated across Federal, State, Local, and Tribal communities to develop strong business zoning environment by building career and technical education, growing small to medium sized businesses, and fostering critical infrastructure sector Client donors & projects to include energy and conservation.

Education

Master of Arts (M.A.) - International Commerce, Policy, and Security

George Mason University
Arlington, VA
05.2007

Cyber, Corporate Statecraft and Crisis Management -

The Institute of World Politics
Washington DC | United Kingdom (Oxford)
01.2015 - 01.2016

Certification: Credential #121840174 - Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Executive Leader Program

New York University Tandon School of Engineering
Brooklyn, NY
01.2023 - 12.2024

Skills

  • Critical and Strategic thinking
  • Executive level Portfolio, Program, and Project management
  • Policy analysis
  • Cyber Threat intelligence
  • Cybersecurity, Risk Assessment, and Digital Domain
  • Intelligence Manager, Collaboration, and Operations
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Business and Economic Development, including University Research Park Planning

Certification

  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), PMI: Expires January 2027. ID#2936287

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Business Leader (CXO) and Education 2.0 Conference Global Awards for Outstanding Leadership in Cyber and Digital Transformation, Las Vegas, NV (2023 and 2024)
  • Received National Intelligence Professional Award for Office of the Director of National Intelligence Technology Modernization Program Management, 2017
  • Most recent publication. The Gold Institute for International Strategy Blueprint for National Cyber Strategy, November 2025 and 2021 report titled, "Revealing China's Plan for AI Technologies." Program was co-chaired by Cambridge University/Kings College London, led by former Head of British Intelligence Services (MI6)
  • Multiple military medals over twenty years to include National Defense Service, Global War on Terrorism, Commendation award, and Humanitarian Service

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Networking only

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$0/yr - $0/yr