Our Mission
Our mission is to ensure that our clients win. Drawing from our founder's extraordinary background in senior Pentagon roles, including Acting General Counsel for the Department of the Air Force (SAF/GC) and Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs (AF/A8), we deliver comprehensive advisory services that directly strengthen America's defense capabilities. Our integrated approach to regulatory compliance, organizational development, and digital transformation ensures that every client engagement advances. We succeed when our clients' innovations become force multipliers for the warfighter and strategic advantages for the nation.
Our Consulting Services
McDade Solutions, LLC is a strategic consulting firm that provides specialized advice to defense companies, Silicon Valley technology firms, and digital decision support clients. Joseph McDade's background integrates deep expertise in Congressional processes, Department of Defense operations, and government contracting to help clients successfully navigate the complex intersection of technology, defense, and government policy. This comprehensive understanding of both public and private sector dynamics enables McDade Solutions to deliver strategic guidance that helps our clients achieve their objectives.
Defense Department Expert
Joseph McDade brings 34 years of senior leadership experience in the Pentagon across diverse functional disciplines, providing clients with unparalleled insights into Department of Defense operations. His extensive network, strategic perspective, and deep understanding of Washington D.C. dynamics position clients for success in the highly competitive government contracting marketplace.
As one of the most decorated career civilians in Air Force history, McDade's proven track record of excellence is exactly what clients seek in a strategic advisor. His career reflects decades of distinguished service and the kind of credibility that opens doors and drives results in the defense sector.
Digital Defense Expertise
McDade brings deep expertise in defense digital transformation, helping clients position their solutions strategically and develop integration roadmaps that seamlessly align with existing military requirements. His comprehensive understanding of procurement processes enables him to bridge the critical gap between cutting-edge technology and mission-ready implementation.
Government Relations & Contracts Expertise
As the former Acting General Counsel of the Department of the Air Force and a procurement lawyer, McDade brings award-winning and nationally recognized expertise, backed by a proven track record and structured approach to resolving complex problems. With over three decades of experience spanning private practice and senior government counsel roles, his systematic methodology combines deep legal knowledge with practical business acumen to deliver the results clients seek.
