Jason T. Yeates is an accomplished government and defense industry leader with more than 30 years of experience spanning U.S. Air Force service, federal acquisition and testing programs, and senior defense contractor management. He currently serves as a Director for Defense and Security with Guidehouse, providing executive oversight of large, complex portfolios to support the nation’s land based nuclear deterrent. A retired Air Force Major, Jason held senior roles in intercontinental ballistic missile maintenance, testing, and requirements management, including leading major operational test programs and managing multi billion dollar acquisition efforts. His career is distinguished by deep expertise in program management, systems acquisition, operational testing, safety leadership, and workforce development, complemented by a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in high consequence, high pressure environments. Jason holds a Master of Arts in Education-Corporate Learning and Development and multiple acquisition and instructional credentials. Jason is highly recognized for his strategic judgment, disciplined execution, and unyielding commitment to the ICBM Enterprise.