Leon W. Davis
Tempe,AZ
Summary
Dynamic leader with over 26 years of distinguished experience in Industrial Security, recognized for exceptional performance and a proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive security plans for multi-geographic organizations. Expertise in managing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for internal and external customers, along with extensive collaboration across the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) sectors. Demonstrated success in leading security organizations to achieve superior results in Vulnerability Security Assessments, ensuring compliance with CFR 32 rules, DoD manuals, and advanced program regulations. Extensive knowledge across all security sectors, including industrial, physical, personnel, special security, investigations, information security, cyber, crisis management, and insider threat mitigation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Consultant
Independent Consultant
CONUS
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Consulting companies on government security compliance as it relates to industrial security and corporate security. Ensure Senior Leaders of Cleared companies are following the 32 CFR, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, Intelligence Directives (ICD)s and others.
- Developed comprehensive security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and mitigate risks for clients.
- Conducted regular security audits to ensure compliance with industry best practices and regulatory standards.
Sr. Director, Security/Consultant
Advanced Programs, Inc.
Columbia, MD
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Provide the overall direction, vision and management of a large industrial security organization. Responsible for the compliance and leadership of geographically dispersed security team to include, FSO’s, and Contract Security Guards
- Manage the NISP Program under 32CFR and function as Corporate FSO
- Oversee the Security clearance process and create automation for a positive customer experience.
- Develop and maintain a foreign travel program
- Member of Sr. Leadership team and provides strategic and innovative solutions
- Directly responsible for the direction of all aspects of the Industrial Security Program
- Serve as the Insider Threat Senior Program Official (ITSPO)
- Work across all business levels in the implementation of the Security Program
- Manage 3rd party vendors and contract security guards.
- Attend Sr. Level meetings with Customers, DCSA and Government Officials on security matters
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
Sr. Leader, Industrial Security Programs
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Herndon, VA
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Responsible for building a World Class Industrial Security Program for the Nation's leading cutting-edge Cloud Service Provider. Responsible for oversight, compliance and implementation of appropriate physical security controls, all aspects of the Organization’s compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and managing internal and external relationships including Government and industry stakeholders and security suppliers. Subject Matter Expert in designing and building tools to drive processes, guide the vision of the Industrial Security Program, directly influence and lead hundreds of employees and work with Executive Leadership to innovate a world class Cloud Security Organization.
- Overall responsibility to manage Industrial Security budget
- Oversee Program Security Officers in Managing Data Centers
- Oversee physical security vendors that provide guards, electronic security systems, door construction/repair, fencing, and access controls.
- Provide guidance and management of Senior Level Security personnel
- Overall control of planning, staffing and management of Industrial Security Organization
- Work across all business levels in the implementation of the Security Program
- Oversee Organizations Data Centers and Remote Management Facilities
- Ensure transparency and decision making across all of AWS leadership by providing Subject Matter expertise, guidance and expectations to ensure a Superior Security Program
- Managed large-scale projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
Executive Director of Security
ManTech International
Washington, DC
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Provide the strategic oversight, vision, and compliance of the entire DoD and Fed/Civ Security Organization.
- Responsible for an organization of 65 Security Professionals and contract guard company
- Member of Executive Leadership team
- Manage Security Organization Budget
- Provide guidance and Security Metrics to Executive Leaders
- Prioritize and allocate security resources correctly and efficiently
- Communicate with DCSA and other government agencies on security matters
- Provide guidance, leadership and career development to direct reports
- Define, implement and maintain corporate security policies and procedures
- Prepare senior-level reports for executive management
- Responsible for hiring, reviewing, and terminating of Security Management employees
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
Security Manager II
Raytheon Company
Washington, DC
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Security Manager responsible for the execution of a large security team. Ensure location adheres to customer regulations and internal Raytheon policies and procedures. Partner with other business security managers to ensure compliance and synergy across all business functions. Attend weekly meetings with business level executives on business strategy and flow down to direct reports.
- Interact with other business level leaders to ensure Corporate vision is achieved
- Partner with Sr. Government customers on policies and Directives for Industry
- Liaison with site executives to ensure compliance with customer policies
- Conduct site self-assessments on remote sites to ensure consistency across business
- Attend Customer and Industry Association level meetings.
- Manage a security team of 5 security professionals
- Work across all business levels in the implementation of the Security Program
- Lead the efforts for Government Security Vulnerability Assessments
Sr. Security Manager
GE Aviation
Cincinnati, OH
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Provide overall leadership and direction for GE Aviation Engineering and Manufacturing business that includes over 10,000 employees and 10 geographical locations to include international locations (United Kingdom and Italy). A member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and provide strategic direction for ELT on security matters of the business. Successfully managed all GE Aviation sites to receive a Superior rating on DSS Security Vulnerability Assessments. Lead security organization with hires and terminations. Turn around a Satisfactory Security Program leading to 4 straight “Superior” ratings from DSS.
- Train and manage geographical diverse staff in all industrial security disciplines to include internal investigations
- Lead Team in conducting self-audits in preparation of DSS Security Assessments
- Develop and communicate security business strategy to all GE Aviation diverse locations
- Global Center of Excellence chair provides business solutions for sites located internationally
- Collaborate with Executive leadership on the implementation of an Insider Threat Program
- Develops policy, programs to control merging risks and to protect GE Aviation personnel and assets.
- Collaborate with other GE businesses, defense industry colleagues, and security associations to share best practices and influence regulations
- Created and implemented a corporate Industrial Self-Inspection program for compliance
- Partner with the Federal Bureau of Investigations and other external Agencies on Insider Threat Initiatives
Security Manager/CPSO/CSSO
Exelis Incorporated
Washington, DC
01.2012 - 08.2014
- Develop and lead the compliance of a large DOD/Special Access Security Program, including (Personnel, Physical, Visitor Control, Document Control, OPSEC, Comsec, Information Security and Special Programs)
- Manage 6 Direct Reports and a contract guard force
- Develop and implement Security plans as related to Security Programs
- Manage company access control and alarm systems
- Work directly with site Executives and other business units to ensure Program compliance
- Create and administered Program Security Newsletter
- Leads and supports the conducting of investigations related to alleged Security Violations
- Manage the Emergency Response Team
Facility Security Officer/CPSO/CSSO
The Boeing Company
Arlington, VA
03.2005 - 12.2007
- Ensure compliance with Government and Company regulations
- Provide leadership and guidance to Boeing security personnel
- Manage the overall compliance for a large DOD classified program, SAP and SCI Programs
- Daily Interface with government customer and senior program executives on Missile Defense Program
- Manage 3 Direct reports and contract guard force
- Conduct Security Self-Inspections
- Responsible for conducting internal security Investigations
Education
MBA - Business Management
American Intercontinental University
BS - Criminal Justice
Shippensburg University
Skills
- NCMS, NDIA Security Organization member
- Physical Security buildouts Closed Area (NSTI Practical SCIF Construction Course)
- SME on Access Control Systems
- Superior analytical, organization, coaching and interpersonal skills
- Effective decision- making and verbal/written communication skills
- Excellent Leadership in building teams
- Ability to turn around underachieving security programs
- Facility Security Officer Certification
- NSA Comsec Training
- Familiar with ICD’s and JFAN requirements
- Physical security
- Compliance management
Timeline
Security Consultant
Independent Consultant
06.2025 - 12.2025
Sr. Director, Security/Consultant
Advanced Programs, Inc.
06.2024 - 06.2025
Sr. Leader, Industrial Security Programs
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
06.2022 - 06.2024
Executive Director of Security
ManTech International
06.2019 - 06.2022
Security Manager II
Raytheon Company
06.2018 - 06.2019
Sr. Security Manager
GE Aviation
08.2014 - 06.2018
Security Manager/CPSO/CSSO
Exelis Incorporated
01.2012 - 08.2014
Facility Security Officer/CPSO/CSSO
The Boeing Company
03.2005 - 12.2007
MBA - Business Management
American Intercontinental University
BS - Criminal Justice
Shippensburg University
Security Clearance
Active Top Secret/SCI