About Us
National Security Concepts is a marquee consulting and advisory practice with specific expertise in the national security space. NSC sits at the intersection of technology, national security, and high visibility government programs. The NSC team consists of former Defense and Intelligence luminaries as well as cross-functional teams with specific agency and program expertise. NSC brings to bear a strong defense industry network that can be leveraged for capability development as well as former government leaders that can identify critical needs and programs across the US government. NSC bridges the gap from critical government requirements to cutting-edge industry solutions.
Leadership
Decades of experience in the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community & Government Contracting Space
Joe Kelleher 
Joe Kelleher has over 20 years experience in the intelligence field supporting Department of Defense formations from the tactical to strategic levels in overseas contingency operations. Most recently Joe was the Director for Intelligence Community programs and business development for Janes Defense. While at Janes, Joe was responsible for developing strategy and resource allocation to enable strong revenue growth. Prior to this role, he was a senior intelligence advisor with the US Army’s Asymmetric Warfare Group, completing multiple tours to Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Jordan. Joe advised US and partner nation forces on counter terrorism targeting methods and advanced analytics.
In addition to his intelligence experience, Joe worked at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab as a program manager for Russian New Generation Warfare Programs. Joe led research teams to the Baltic States and Ukraine to conduct extensive field research on potential actions that the Russian Federation could employ to destabilize countries on its periphery. Joe has also overseen large programs sponsored by the United States Army Special Operations Command and the Asymmetric Warfare Group.
Joe has a BA from Curry College and a Masters in International Security from the American University’s School of International Service.