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JOSEPH M. MCDADE JR.
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Mr. Joseph M. McDade Jr., a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the Director of the Air Force Office of Small Business Programs in Washington, D.C. Mr. McDade advises the Secretary of the Air Force and senior leaders on small business procurement issues. He is also responsible implementing policies, programs and initiatives designed to secure $8 billion in small business prime contract awards annually.
Mr. McDade has extensive experience in procurement law, program management, and more than a decade of executive experience in a broad range of assignments. Prior to assuming his current position, he held executive positions in the Air Force Office of the General Counsel, the Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower and Personnel, and the Army Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower and Personnel. Prior to entering public service, Mr. McDade worked as an associate in a private law firm from 1988 until 1991 where he specialized in government contract law and legislation.
Education
1988 Juris Doctor degree, Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C.
1985 Bachelor of Science in International Affairs, cum laude, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, Washington, D.C.
Career Chronology
1. 1988 - 1991, Attorney, private practice, Washington, D.C.
2. 1991 - 2002, Attorney, Office of the General Counsel, Washington, D.C.
3. 2002 - 2005, Deputy General Counsel for Dispute Resolution, Office of the General Counsel
4. 2005 - 2007, Deputy Director of Airman Development and Sustainment, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower and Personnel, Washington, D.C.
5. 2007 - 2009, Director, Force Development, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower and Personnel & Air Force Senior Language Authority, Washington, D.C.
6. 2009 - 2011, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Manpower & Personnel, Washington, D.C.
7. September 2011 - present, Director, Air Force Small Business Programs, Washington, D.C.
Awards and Honors
1999 Outstanding Practical Achievement Award, President, Center for Public Resources
1999 Outstanding Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Award, Director, Office of Personnel Management
1999 Director, Office of Personnel Management Special Act or Service Award
1999 Secretary of the Air Force Special Act or Service Award
2002 Air Force General Counsel Award
2006 Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
2008 Meritorious Executive Presidential Rank Award
2011, 2009, 2006 Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service
Professional Memberships
Member, District of Columbia Bar (active)
(Current as of January 2012)
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