EW "Chip" Lilliewood, Jr. is a Founding Partner | Chief Nexus Officer — Next Generation Defense Advisory Group (NGDAG) at Next Generation Defense Advisory Group based in Stafford, Virginia, United States, North America. I serve in dual leadership roles as Managing Principal of Vector Federal Solutions and Chief Nexus Officer at Next Generation Defense Advisory Group (NGDAG)—a specialized team of former senior defense leaders and strategists focused on accelerating innovation in national security. At Vector, I lead engagements supporting strategy, capture, and operations for small businesses and venture-backed firms pursuing federal opportunities. At NGDAG, I help bring together startups, capital, and mission owners to drive faster adoption of next-generation technologies. A retired Army Colonel with a background in logistics, acquisition, and test and evaluation, I now guide founders, PE firms, and mid-sized contractors through the complexity of federal procurement—with a focus on alignment, speed, and impact. Specialties: Defense Acquisition | B2B Strategy | Government Contracting | Strategic Advisory | Innovation-to-Mission Alignment | Federal Go-To-Market | Dual-Use Tech | OTAs & SBIRs | Private Equity | Operational Test & Evaluation
Current Position: Founding Partner | Chief Nexus Officer — Next Generation Defense Advisory Group (NGDAG)
Company: Next Generation Defense Advisory Group
Location: Stafford, Virginia, United States, North America
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