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"We are blessed to have the best security tools at our disposal. Yet, people — many of whom work tirelessly around the clock — keep us safe. I am honored that I have worked with some of the most patriotic Americans in the business, and I continue to do so in my current position at ManTech."

Brian McHugh serves as both SVP for External Affairs and as Chief of Staff to ManTech’s President and CEO, Matt Tait.

Mr. McHugh joined ManTech in 2013 to spearhead the company’s Special Programs, Program Development, and Risk Management efforts. Leveraging his extensive foreign policy experience, he develops and implements national security programs that align with ManTech’s customers’ missions and resources. Mr. McHugh advises ManTech’s Board of Directors and executive management team on risk mitigation strategies for global operations.

With over 30 years of experience in the intelligence community, including a distinguished 28-year career with the CIA and National Security Agency, Mr. McHugh has served in critical roles across various international settings. As a station chief in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, he managed several multimillion-dollar, multi-agency programs focused on counterterrorism, weapons proliferation, counterintelligence, and cyber threats targeting the United States. His work, under significant Congressional oversight, allowed him to forge relationships with foreign governments, senior U.S. military commanders, and policymakers.

Mr. McHugh has developed significant expertise in regions such as the Middle East, Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Balkans. Additionally, he served as the Associate Executive Assistant Director (AEAD) of the National Security Branch at the FBI, where he was responsible for counterterrorism, counterintelligence, weapons of mass destruction, and cybersecurity initiatives. Throughout his career, Mr. McHugh has led various domestic and international operations aimed at bringing terrorists to justice and preventing acts of terror against U.S. citizens. His contributions have earned him several senior career Intelligence awards.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in International Relations and Soviet & East European Studies from the University of Illinois. Additionally, he has completed graduate programs at the University of Pennsylvania/Wharton School, the University of Virginia/Darden School of Business, and Northwestern University/Kellogg School of Business. Mr. McHugh also leads ManTech’s Community Services program, dedicated to supporting troops, veterans, and their families.

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