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Kyle McIntyre

Clarksburg

Summary

National security professional and experienced advisor to C-suite executives on federal legislative and government relations matters. Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Director for Legislative Affairs

Defense Logistics Agency
09.2024 - Current

- Serves as Deputy Director of an eight-person government relations team supporting a $48.2 billion organization with 25,000+ employees.

- Directly advises 11 C-suite level executives and 12 senior executives on legislative and political matters with immediate or potential impact to the organization.

- Prepares organization executives for engagements with Members of Congress and their staff.

- Works closely with congressional staff to develop or refine legislative solutions to complex policy issues impacting the organization.

Deputy Director for Congressional Affairs

Headquarters United States Space Force
08.2022 - 09.2024

- Served as Deputy Director for a ten-person government relations team supporting a $30 billion organization with 14,000+ employees.

- Directly advised two C-suite level executives and six senior executives on legislative and political matters with immediate or potential impact to the organization.

- Worked closely with the Intelligence Community and other non-Department of Defense organizations on sensitive legislative matters with immediate or potential impact to the organization.

Chief of Staff

Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (M&RA)
04.2020 - 08.2022
  • Served as Chief of Staff to the Assistant Secretary/Chief Human Capitol Officer (CHCO) for a $217.5 billion organization with 680,000+ employees.
  • Advised the Assistant Secretary and Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary on strategic, congressional, and operational issues.
  • Represented the Assistant Secretary and Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary as senior staff meetings
  • Led a seven person executive secretariat team responsible for the daily operations of the executive office to include executive travel, meeting support, workflow management, security management, office budgeting, and technical support.

Congressional Engagement Strategist

Office of the Secretary of the Air Force
08.2019 - 04.2020
  • Served as an advisor to senior leaders on the development and implementation of the Secretary of the Air Force's annual congressional engagement strategy.
  • Led a three person team responsible for the development and production of legislative research and informational materials for use by senior executives in preparation for congressional hearings and engagements.
  • Monitored House and Senate floor proceedings, and relevant committee hearings, to anticipate congressional action on political nominations and Defense related legislation.


Defense Legislative Analyst (detail Assignment)

Executive Office of the President
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Coordinated external interagency and internal Executive Office of the President (EOP) review of Department of Defense (DOD) testimonies, legislative proposals, and Statements of Administration Policy to ensure consistency with the President’s budget and Administration priorities
  • Mediated interagency disputes regarding testimonies, legislative proposals, and Statements of Administration Policy
  • Developed enrolled bill memoranda (signed by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget) to advise the President on legislation presented for signature/veto
  • Tracked all congressional hearings and legislative floor action with DOD equity for OMB

Deputy Chief, Congressional Reports Branch

Office of the Secretary of the Air Force
09.2016 - 12.2018
  • Drafted Secretary of the Air Force (SecAF)/Chief of Staff of the Air Force responses to congressional inquiries regarding Department of the Air Force policy, strategy, plans, operations and/or requirements.
  • Represented the SecAF’s Office of Legislative Liaison in Capitol Hill meetings with Air Force senior leaders
  • Escorted members of Congress and their staffs during domestic and international travel sponsored by the Department of Defense (CODELs)
  • Led the planning and logistics of several overseas CODELs with congressional staff, DoD Joint Staff, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, and U.S. Embassy personnel

Military and Veterans Affairs Liaison

United States House of Representatives
01.2015 - 09.2016
  • Served as the designated district liaison between Rep. Graham and the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Personnel Management, and the National Personnel Records Center.
  • Identified and staffed all community outreach opportunities with an emphasis on military and/or veterans’ affairs.
  • Prepared and staffed Rep. Graham for numerous press conferences, stakeholder meetings, and community speaking engagements throughout Florida’s Second Congressional District.
  • Resolved hundreds of complex constituent concerns regarding eligibility for and/or use of various federal programs and benefits.

Non-Commissioned Officer

United States Air Force Reserve
11.2011 - 06.2016

Honorable Discharge

Non-Commissioned Officer

United States Navy
12.2006 - 10.2011

Education

Diploma - Military Operations & Strategy

United States Naval War College
Newport, RI
11-2025

Master of Professional Studies - Legislative Affairs

George Washington University
Washington, DC
05-2018

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
08-2015

Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Systems Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Tampa, FL
06-2015

Associate of Arts - General Studies

St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL
12-2012

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Organizational management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Leadership development

Awards

  • 2024 Outstanding Young Alumni Award - University of South Florida
  • 2024 Meritorious Civilian Service Award (Medal) - HQ United States Space Force
  • 2022 Meritorious Civilian Service Award (Medal)- Assistant Secretary of the Air Force
  • 2020 Meritorious Civilian Service Award (Medal)- Office of the Secretary of the Air Force
  • 2017 Civilian of the Year – Office of the Secretary of the Air Force
  • 2015 Recipient – Florida Governor’s Veterans Service Award

Timeline

Deputy Director for Legislative Affairs

Defense Logistics Agency
09.2024 - Current

Deputy Director for Congressional Affairs

Headquarters United States Space Force
08.2022 - 09.2024

Chief of Staff

Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (M&RA)
04.2020 - 08.2022

Congressional Engagement Strategist

Office of the Secretary of the Air Force
08.2019 - 04.2020

Defense Legislative Analyst (detail Assignment)

Executive Office of the President
01.2019 - 08.2019

Deputy Chief, Congressional Reports Branch

Office of the Secretary of the Air Force
09.2016 - 12.2018

Military and Veterans Affairs Liaison

United States House of Representatives
01.2015 - 09.2016

Non-Commissioned Officer

United States Air Force Reserve
11.2011 - 06.2016

Non-Commissioned Officer

United States Navy
12.2006 - 10.2011

Diploma - Military Operations & Strategy

United States Naval War College

Master of Professional Studies - Legislative Affairs

George Washington University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government

University of South Florida

Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Systems Technology

Community College of The Air Force

Associate of Arts - General Studies

St. Petersburg College
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