Title: Senior National Security and Intelligence Program Manager
Company: U.S. Federal Government
Location: Washington, D.C., United States
Michael Nizar Yaich, Senior National Security and Intelligence Program Manager at the U.S. Federal Government, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements and leadership in Program Management.
Mr. Yaich is recognized for a distinguished career in public service, marked by a steadfast commitment to national security and the effective stewardship of taxpayer resources. Since 2026, he has served as a senior national security and intelligence program manager for the U.S. federal government, where he oversees a program valued at more than $500 million. This initiative delivers critical services to national security agencies, the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of State, and local, state and tribal law enforcement entities.
In this capacity, Mr. Yaich has demonstrated exceptional expertise in intelligence and national security programs, financial management and contract oversight. He is particularly proud of his achievements in managing contracts and contractors, ensuring accountability and developing robust risk mitigation strategies. Mr. Yaich’s efforts have resulted in government savings exceeding $125 million in a little over five years, directly benefiting both the government and taxpayers.
Prior to joining the federal government and being made in charge of national security and Intelligence programs, Mr. Yaich worked for vast variety of organizations. From 2010 to 2018, he served as a senior program manager for IT infrastructure, leading complex enterprise technology initiatives for several Fortune 100 companies and U.S. government agencies, including E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley, the U.S. Judicial Branch, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Bureau of Labor Statistics, USIC LLC, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Mardi Gras Casino and Resort, Citrix, and The Walt Disney Company.
In these roles, Mr. Yaich directed mission-critical IT infrastructure programs supporting secure financial transactions, enterprise procurement and supply chain operations, and large-scale technology modernization initiatives. He specialized in technology integration, process optimization, and strategic consulting, delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions through comprehensive cost-benefit analyses that improved operational efficiency and organizational performance.
Mr. Yaich also led highly confidential initiatives involving tactical and operational intelligence, intelligence analysis, and national security. He implemented advanced technical innovations that strengthened data collection and analytical capabilities, enabling informed decision-making while managing projects requiring exceptional discretion, executive judgment, and advanced technical expertise.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Yaich served as a senior project manager in the hospitality industry, where he led large-scale operational transformation initiatives for cruise operations and integrated resort environments. He planned, designed, built, executed, and delivered the complete casino and gaming enterprise architecture for Mardi Gras Casino and Resort, overseeing the successful integration of technology, infrastructure, and business operations.
Mr. Yaich also managed complex, cross-functional initiatives for Walt Disney World that significantly enhanced the guest experience. Through customer-centric strategies, operational excellence, and innovative technology solutions, his leadership contributed to increasing resort bookings and theme park admissions by more than 7 percent, generating millions of dollars in additional revenue while improving overall operational performance and guest satisfaction. Mr. Yaich is recognized for his ability to lead complex enterprise programs, align technology with business strategy, manage high-performing multidisciplinary teams, and deliver transformational results across the public and private sectors.
Mr. Yaich received a Bachelor of Science in economics and social science with a focus on international economics from Académie de Paris in France in 1997. He later acquired a Bachelor of Business Administration in international global marketing and management from the University of West Florida in Pensacola in 2004 and a master’s degree in intelligence and global security from Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 2016. Mr. Yaich notably speaks over 15 languages fluently.
Besides his formal education, Mr. Yaich earned numerous professional credentials that underscore his technical proficiency and leadership capabilities. Among them, he received program financial management II, life cycle logistician, certification for contracting officer’s representatives level II (FAC-COR), and program and project managers (FAC-P/PM), all awarded by Defense Acquisition University in 2025. Mr. Yaich also received designation as a project management professional from the Project Management Institute in 2018, along with more than 30 additional certifications across related disciplines.
Civically active, Mr. Yaich has been affiliated with numerous organizations and has volunteered with nonprofits such as FEMA and UNICEF. He maintains membership with Scottish Rite, Clearwater Lodge No. 127 F.&A.M., InfraGardNCR, and the Intelligence and National Security Alliance. Additionally, Mr. Yaich is recognized as the executive secretary to the grand master of the Grand Lodge of Washington, D.C., and as a master mason with the Grand Lodge of Florida.
Throughout his career, Mr. Yaich has been recognized for his ability to ensure that mission-critical systems, such as biometric identity management, remain operational without outages or vulnerabilities. As a federal emergency response official, he is dedicated to maintaining system readiness and resilience.
Mr. Yaich’s contributions have been recognized through several prestigious awards, such as commendation from President Barack Obama through the Executive Office of the President in 2016 and a Distinguished Meritorious Service Medal Valentine’s Medal from The Grand Lodge of Washington, D.C., in 2020. He attributes his success to unwavering support from his family, especially his wife, and guidance from influential mentors.
Looking ahead, Mr. Yaich remains dedicated to optimizing government services for taxpayers by ensuring efficiency and value while upholding public trust. He is inspired by a commitment to achieving zero failure rates across all responsibilities entrusted to him by citizens. Mr. Yaich’s ongoing goal is to advance within federal service into senior executive leadership roles, where he can further enhance decision-making processes that protect Americans against natural disasters and both foreign and domestic threats.
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