Vice President, Defense Sector
Brian Kulick is an accomplished executive with deep expertise in defense operations and government program execution. As Vice President of the Defense Sector at OST Inc., Brian brings decades of experience leading strategic initiatives and delivering high-impact results across federal programs. In this role, he oversees program delivery within the defense space, guiding multidisciplinary teams to align operational goals with mission-critical outcomes. His leadership emphasizes performance optimization and fostering client trust.
Brian’s career spans major program leadership and strategic advisory roles with defense contractors and government agencies. He has managed cross-functional teams and overseeing major operational improvements. He solidified his reputation in the defense and intelligence communities, where he directed large-scale programs supporting national security missions, managed multimillion-dollar budgets, and led a staff of over 400 technical professionals.
Brian applies in-depth knowledge of federal acquisition, business and operational expertise and engineering methodologies to perform comprehensive analysis in the performance of informed decision-making. His extensive education, military and civilian background ensures the efficient capture and execution of complex programs, with a sharp focus on compliance, innovation, and value delivery.
A former U.S. Navy officer, Brian served as a Combat Systems Officer and Main Propulsion Assistant aboard the USS Guardfish, completing the Navy’s rigorous nuclear propulsion training program while earning a nuclear engineer certification. His disciplined military foundation underpins a career defined by strategic foresight, operational excellence, and mission-driven leadership.