Robert Powell joined Monterey in 2025 as a Senior Acquisition Strategist, supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA) through acquisition strategy development and lifecycle acquisition support for MHS GENESIS contract actions. He brings more than 30 years of experience in federal acquisition, procurement, and contract management across complex, high-value defense and healthcare portfolios.

Prior to joining Monterey, Robert retired from the United States Air Force following a distinguished career as a senior acquisition professional and leader and later served in the private sector at USAA, supporting large-scale information technology transitions from on-premises environments to cloud-based solutions. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership roles, led multidisciplinary teams, and executed innovative acquisition strategies in support of mission-critical programs. Robert is a Department of War Certified Acquisition Professional, holds certifications in Program Management and Purchasing, is a John Maxwell Team Certified Leadership Coach, and has completed graduate-level coursework toward a Master of Business Administration, in addition to earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.