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I am an IT and telecommunications leader with 33 years of experience spanning operations, procurement, maintenance, administration, and enterprise service delivery. I have delivered and supported mission-critical communications and IT services for 70,000+ federal employees across 11 bureaus nationwide, including remote national staff work based in Colorado. I am a trusted executive advisor and people leader with deep experience in stakeholder alignment, negotiations, dispute resolution, and labor relations in highly regulated environments. My career began as a U.S. Marine Corps communications officer (Active & Reserve), where I built teams supporting operational readiness and time-sensitive missions. I also served as a nonprofit executive (President), scaling community impact through volunteer leadership, program expansion, and disciplined operational execution.…I am an IT and telecommunications leader with 33 years of experience spanning operations, procurement, maintenance, administration, and enterprise service delivery. I have delivered and supported mission-critical communications and IT services for 70,000+ federal employees across 11 bureaus nationwide, including remote national staff work based in Colorado. I am a trusted executive advisor and people leader with deep experience in stakeholder alignment, negotiations, dispute resolution, and labor relations in highly regulated environments. My career began as a U.S. Marine Corps communications officer (Active & Reserve), where I built teams supporting operational readiness and time-sensitive missions. I also served as a nonprofit executive (President), scaling community impact through volunteer leadership, program expansion, and disciplined operational execution.

Justin L. McDonald

Project Manager, Web Developer, Programmer, +2

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I am an IT and telecommunications leader with 33 years of experience spanning operations, procurement, maintenance, administration, and enterprise service delivery. I have delivered and supported mission-critical communications and IT services for 70,000+ federal employees across 11 bureaus nationwide, including remote national staff work based in Colorado. I am a trusted executive advisor and people leader with deep experience in stakeholder alignment, negotiations, dispute resolution, and labor relations in highly regulated environments. My career began as a U.S. Marine Corps communications officer (Active & Reserve), where I built teams supporting operational readiness and time-sensitive missions. I also served as a nonprofit executive (President), scaling community impact through volunteer leadership, program expansion, and disciplined operational execution.…I am an IT and telecommunications leader with 33 years of experience spanning operations, procurement, maintenance, administration, and enterprise service delivery. I have delivered and supported mission-critical communications and IT services for 70,000+ federal employees across 11 bureaus nationwide, including remote national staff work based in Colorado. I am a trusted executive advisor and people leader with deep experience in stakeholder alignment, negotiations, dispute resolution, and labor relations in highly regulated environments. My career began as a U.S. Marine Corps communications officer (Active & Reserve), where I built teams supporting operational readiness and time-sensitive missions. I also served as a nonprofit executive (President), scaling community impact through volunteer leadership, program expansion, and disciplined operational execution.

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I am an IT and telecommunications leader with 33 years of experience spanning operations, procurement, maintenance, administration, and enterprise service delivery. I have delivered and supported mission-critical communications and IT services for 70,000+ federal employees across 11 bureaus nationwide, including remote national staff work based in Colorado. I am a trusted executive advisor and people leader with deep experience in stakeholder alignment, negotiations, dispute resolution, and labor relations in highly regulated environments. My career began as a U.S. Marine Corps communications officer (Active & Reserve), where I built teams supporting operational readiness and time-sensitive missions. I also served as a nonprofit executive (President), scaling community impact through volunteer leadership, program expansion, and disciplined operational execution.

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Information Technology Specialist – Service Delivery / Contract Administration at U.S. Department of the Interior

January 1, 2019 - Present

Modernized infrastructure and improved service reliability in remote and hard-to-serve locations. Led multi-million-dollar construction and technology initiatives, coordinating vendors, internal stakeholders, and field sites. Drafted Department policy to enable centralized shared services, improving consistency and governance across organizations. Mediated complex disputes and delivered resolutions that protected mission delivery and relationships. Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC) holder since 2007; experienced in procurement strategy, contract oversight, and compliance.

Regional Telecommunications Manager at National Park Service

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2019

Directed a telecommunications program supporting geographically dispersed operations; streamlined processes to drive cost avoidance and faster service delivery. Contributed to network design and led contract and vendor management activities to meet performance, security, and reliability expectations. Built and sustained partnerships with federal organizations and external stakeholders to enable coordinated service delivery and issue resolution.

President (Volunteer Executive) at Giving With A Purpose Inc. (501(c)(3))

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019

Led a team of volunteer executives and staff; established priorities, operating rhythm, and accountability for program delivery. Expanded the population served from 470 to 4,000 people in two years by scaling programs and strengthening execution. Protected and advanced organizational mission, brand, and community relationships while improving operational effectiveness.

U.S. Marine Corps (Active Duty & Reserve) at U.S. Marine Corps

January 1, 1993 - December 31, 2018

Progressed from enlisted to commissioned officer; served in leadership roles including Assistant Operations Officer, Senior Watch Officer, Communications Officer, Officer-in-Charge, Site Lead, and Assistant Detachment Commander. Led IT/telecommunications service delivery for mission-critical operations, including emergency response and time-sensitive communications support. Served as Marine Corps liaison to U.S. European Command and NORAD, aligning requirements and operational priorities across joint stakeholders. Built teams through training, readiness planning, and disciplined execution in high-consequence environments.