Program & Project Management
PMI/PMBOK and Agile delivery that keeps initiatives on schedule, in scope, and aligned to mission.
Integrity Matters
Strategic Consulting. Proven Federal Results. Integrity in Every Engagement.
Dawson Consults delivers program & project management, organizational change management, risk management, and data governance to federal agencies and commercial organizations.
SAM.gov Registered
WOSB
MBE (NMSDC)
CBE
PMP
For Federal Agencies & Primes
A SAM.gov-registered, WOSB and MBE-certified small business with delivery experience at USCIS, DHS and FDA — ready to prime or team.
View capabilities & NAICS →For Commercial Organizations
Federal-grade program discipline applied to your business — change management, risk, and operational performance without the big-firm overhead.
Explore our services →$10M+
Federal program budgets managed
51
Professionals led on a federal contract
45%
Reduction in federal reporting errors
20+
Years of federal & commercial experience
Who We Are
A boutique consulting firm with federal-scale discipline.
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Dawson Executive & Strategic Consulting Firm LLC is a Women-Owned, Minority-Owned, MBE-certified management consulting firm serving federal agencies and commercial organizations — grounded in integrity, accountability, and measurable results.
How We Help
Six practice areas, one standard of delivery.
Organizational Change Management
Prosci/ADKAR frameworks for transformation that actually sticks — adoption, not announcements.
Risk Planning & Mitigation
Early identification, disciplined tracking, and contingency plans embedded in daily operations.
Data Governance & Compliance
Governance frameworks that strengthen accountability, data quality, and audit readiness.
Contract Acquisition & Management
End-to-end support winning local and federal work — and the tools to perform and grow after award.
Leadership Development & Training
Workshops and academies that build results-oriented cultures and stronger decision-making.
How We Work
A disciplined, client-centered method.
01
Assess
We start by understanding your current state — goals, constraints, risks, and organizational dynamics.
02
Plan
We co-develop a structured plan aligned to mission objectives, budget, and timeline, with success metrics defined upfront.
03
Execute
Certified project managers lead delivery with structured processes and transparent performance reporting.
04
Sustain
We build lasting capability, not dependency — your team keeps the results after we leave.
Track Record
Delivery at agencies that set the bar.
USCIS · DHS
6 → 1
Headquarters Consolidation
Program management for the relocation of USCIS operations from six Washington, DC facilities into a single consolidated headquarters.
DHS SEVP
40+
Telephony Modernization
Led a cross-functional team through large-scale contact-center telephony modernization and cloud infrastructure deployment.
U.S. FDA · CDRH
$10M+
Federal Program Oversight
Managed budget execution, quality assurance, and risk on a $10M+ annual contract with a 51-person multidisciplinary team.
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Throughout the years, my team and I have grown to really appreciate the high levels of service provided by Ms. Dawson. She has become a trusted advisor to the non-profit — specifically, her assistance in helping us identify the ideal organizational structure, behaviors, and cultural direction in which we wanted to go.
Positive Outlook Guidance Services
Name & title pending client confirmation
SAM.govActive Registrant
WOSBWomen-Owned Small Business
MBEMinority Business Enterprise · NMSDC
CBECertified Business Enterprise · DC
PMPProject Management Professional
SMPStrategic Management Professional
Ready to put certified expertise to work?
Whether you are a federal agency seeking a trusted small business partner, a prime contractor looking for a qualified subcontractor, or a commercial organization ready to improve performance — let's talk.