Veteran Owned Federal Consulting — 25+ Years of Proven Leadership
Operate with military discipline, focused on one thing: your agency's mission and requirements.
25+ Years
Combined senior military and federal government leadership experience
SDVOSB Certified
SBA Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
From Military Service to Federal Consulting
SMPS was established to bring the strategic discipline of military leadership to the complex operational demands of federal agencies. Our leadership brings 25+ years of senior-level experience spanning U.S. Military and federal government leadership and large-scale government programs.
This experience translates into a working knowledge of procurement regulations, inter-agency coordination, and the mission-driven culture behind successful government organizations. We have managed multi-million-dollar programs, led organizational transformation initiatives, and built human capital strategies that strengthened agency capabilities from the front office to the field.
As a veteran owned business and certified SDVOSB, SMPS carries the values of military service into every public sector consulting engagement. Our founder's background sets the standard for how we operate — disciplined project management, transparent reporting, and absolute integrity in every deliverable.
Corporate Leadership
Shea D. Lawson
Founder & CEO
Strategic Management Performance Solutions, LLC
Shea D. Lawson received his Leadership and Business foundation throughout his combined 25+ years as an Armor Officer in the United States Army, a Defense Contractor, and a Senior Federal Employee. In February of 2026, Mr. Lawson founded Strategic Management Performance Solutions, LLC.
Mr. Lawson's expertise includes Program/Project Management, Leadership Development and Mentoring, Internal Controls, Acquisition Oversight, Business Process Re-Engineering, Total Quality Management, and Business Transformation. As an Army Officer, he was selected for Command twice. As a Federal employee, he served as Senior Program Manager, Deputy Director, and Director of a Program Management Office — positions directly supporting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Human Resource and Administration.
A 1996 graduate of Hampton University (B.A.), Mr. Lawson holds certifications in Federal Acquisitions and Program Management (FAC-P/PM Senior Level) and was one of the first inductees into the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Corps.
A Word from Our CEO
I want to thank you for taking the time to visit our site.
Our goal across the site is to communicate our corporate mission and to provide you, as a visitor, a snapshot of the company and our capabilities. Here at SMPS, we share a corporate responsibility to positively impact our employees, strategic partners, and clients through innovative idea sharing, an expectation of continued ethical behavior and discipline, growth, and excellence in program execution.
We look forward to forging long lasting partnerships with all of our clients. I invite you to learn more about our Capabilities as well as stop by our Careers page to see how you can become a part of the team.
“Control the Things You Can, Influence the Things You Can't”
Shea D. Lawson
CEO, Strategic Management Performance Solutions, LLC
The Standards We Operate By
Four principles that define how we execute every contract and measure every deliverable.
Mission First
Every engagement is guided by a clear understanding of the mission. We align our resources, expertise, and execution plans to deliver outcomes that advance your agency's objectives.
Accountability
Rooted in military discipline, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of performance, transparency, and ethical conduct in every contract and deliverable.
Operational Excellence
We apply proven methodologies from decades of federal program management to ensure consistent, measurable results across complex multi-stakeholder environments.
Service Before Self
Founded by a service-disabled veteran, SMPS carries the ethos of selfless service into every client relationship — your success is our mandate.
The SMPS Contracting Advantage
Single Source & Set-Aside Eligible
Sole source eligible and set-aside contract vehicles enable agencies to issue single source awards and utilize set-aside contracts — a faster procurement path that meets small business base goals.
Low Overhead, High Value
Our lean organizational structure keeps overhead costs low, which means competitive rates for our clients without sacrificing the quality or depth of expertise delivered.
Rapid Mobilization
With a deep bench of pre-vetted professionals experienced in federal environments, we can staff and deploy teams quickly to meet your agency's most urgent requirements.
Ready to Discuss Your Requirements?
Program management, acquisition lifecycle support, or qualified federal personnel — SMPS delivers. As a certified SDVOSB, we offer single source and set-aside contracting paths with the mission-focused results your agency demands.