Andrew W. Kirkpatrick

Executive Coach & Organizational Leadership Consultant

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LocationShrewsburyNJ, United States
Government service15yrsGeneral Services Administration (GSA)

About

Andrew Kirkpatrick is an executive leadership consultant, professional coach, and former senior federal program analyst with over two decades of public and private sector leadership experience.

Throughout his 20+ year federal career, Andrew served across multiple key agencies, including the General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center (CERDEC). His public service spans strategic program management, customer service leadership, and human capital transformation within the GSA Technology Transformation Services (TTS) and the Office of Professional Services & Human Capital Categories.

Following his federal service, Andrew founded Ignite Your Inner Fire, where he focuses on executive coaching, team development, and guiding leaders through complex organizational challenges. His approach combines battle-tested public sector management principles, modern leadership frameworks, and practical Stoic philosophy to help leaders find their internal rhythm and drive meaningful impact without relying on being front and center.

Core Expertise:

  • Executive Coaching & Leadership Development

  • Organizational Strategy & Change Management

  • Federal Acquisition & Program Management

  • Public-Private Sector Transitions & Talent Strategy

Education & Credentials:

  • M.A. in Corporate and Public Communication, Monmouth University

  • B.A. in Communication, Monmouth University

Roles

Mar 2011–Dec 2025
Former role

Customer Service Director/Business Development Specialist/ Innovation Adoption Lead/ Executive Coach

General Services Administration (GSA)

New York

Customer Service DirectorBusiness AnalystTraining InstructionBusiness Development

Program Analyst | GSA Office of Professional Services & Human Capital Categories

(April 2023 – December 2025)

  • Spearheaded strategic human capital and professional services programs across federal acquisition frameworks.

  • Drove cross-functional operational improvements, policy alignment, and stakeholder engagement to enhance service delivery for agency partners.

Program Analyst | GSA Technology Transformation Services (TTS)

(October 2021 – April 2023)

  • Supported modern technology transformation initiatives, facilitating agile project execution and interagency collaboration.

  • Analyzed program performance metrics, optimized internal workflows, and assisted in scaling digital government solutions across federal entities.

Customer Service Director & Business Development Specialist | GSA Federal Acquisition Service (FAS)

(March 2011 – October 2021)

  • Directed strategic customer relationship management and business development initiatives across the region, serving as the primary liaison for key federal agency partners.

  • Provided expert consultation on federal acquisition solutions, driving revenue growth, expanding service adoption, and consistently achieving high customer satisfaction metrics.

Nov 2004–Mar 2011
Former role

Management Analyst/Leadership & Organizational Development Director

US Army Communications-Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center

Fort Monmouth, New Jersey

Program ManagerProgram CoordinatorProgram AnalystProgram DirectorTraining InstructionProgram ManagementInstructional DesignerProjects, Programs and Advisors

Designed and facilitated organizational development frameworks for multi-stakeholder initiatives, coaching senior leadership through complex behavioral shifts to build disciplined prioritization and cross-functional efficiencies.

Created, developed, and executed an Executive Coaching Program for the CERDEC and the Research, Development Engineering Command (RDECOM) for the US Army, leading classroom and informal Coaching and Mentoring groups aimed at providing leadership skills to all levels of CERDEC employees.

Facilitated and delivered recruiting workshops at Universities and Professional Conferences.

Instituted and implemented an Intern Orientation Program for the Product Realization Directorate, designed an Individual Development Program that included instructional seminars and career planning advice sessions.

Served as single Human Resources point of contact for the Product Realization Directorate, provided direct personnel counseling and training support to 335 employees.

Led innovative studies of human capital management projects, programs, and initiatives including human capital planning, resource requirements, forecasting, program audits, and evaluations.

Managed an enterprise-wide team as the Program Manager for the CERDEC Honorary Awards & Recognition Program, achieved a 33% increase in the number of employees recognized from 2007-2011.

Designed, facilitated, and executed the training of 2,200 CERDEC employees for the Defense Travel System.

Provided technical input on interpretation, application and implementation of civilian management-employee relations and labor relations policy and guidance.

Researched statutory, regulatory, case law and institutional guidance that produced solutions to complex management-employee relations and labor relations grievances.

Provided technical guidance on complex management-employee relations and labor relations issues that ensured procedural consistency.  

Applied civilian management-employee relations and labor relations principles, concepts and practices that provided consultative services.