Scott McClean

 

Scott co-founded CarterMcClean after a decade as a Director of Legislative Affairs for the Lockheed Martin (LM) Corporation.  In this capacity, he was responsible for congressional relations regarding the most visible, lucrative, and controversial programs in the corporation; among others, these included the F-35 Lightning II, the F-22 Raptor, and the C-130J Super Hercules.

 

Additionally, he had two unique areas of responsibility.  First, he was LM’s liaison for all DC supplier issues.  In this role, he worked with the entire range of defense companies, from the smallest to the largest.  Second, he was the primary lobbyist for LM’s Advanced Development Programs (ADP, or "Skunk Works") division, where the corporation’s most high-tech, classified, leading edge work was done.

 

Prior to joining LM, Scott was a successful principal in an independent government affairs firm in Washington.  While there, he garnered substantial legislative support and plus-ups for clients whose issue areas ranged from information technology to outsourced tactical aviation to veterans affairs.

 

Throughout his time in DC, Scott’s responsibilities essentially spanned the full legislative and defense spectrum—both congressional bodies, both parties, all relevant committees, all states, and all Military Services—developing close relationships in each area.  He dealt with and overcame numerous legislative challenges, many of which were attempts by Congress and/or the Administration to either kill or drastically reduce major programs.

 

Before his move to Washington, Scott flew Air Force fighters for 12 years as an active duty Weapon Systems Officer (copilot/navigator). He then joined the Reserve, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel after working in the Pentagon for nine years; six years were served in the Secretary of the Air Force’s Legislative Liaison Directorate, followed by three years in the Secretary’s International Affairs Directorate.

 

Scott graduated from the US Air Force Academy in 1986 with a BS in Human Factors Engineering.  He earned his MS in Aerospace Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1998.