Dave Cosnotti advises government, commercial, and legal clients on national security strategy, geopolitical risk, and the operational implications of emerging technology in complex environments.

As a Senior Advisor at BSS Global, he supports senior leaders navigating high-consequence decisions at the intersection of security, policy, and global operations. In parallel, Dave is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ARMIS International, a veteran-led strategic advisory firm based in Reston, Virginia. Through ARMIS, he works with defense, intelligence, and industry partners to align policy, technology, and operational requirements in support of mission assurance, resilience, and secure capability adoption.

Prior to founding ARMIS and joining BSS Global, Dave led U.S. operations for TrustGrid LLC, advancing secure networking, digital identity, and interoperability initiatives supporting Department of Defense and Intelligence Community modernization efforts. He previously served as a Senior Advisor to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), supporting Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) programs, and as an Operations Integrator within the U.S. Intelligence Community, shaping initiatives across human, cyber, and electronic-warfare domains.

A highly regarded strategic and operational planner, Dave is known for translating complex and ambiguous security challenges into actionable strategies that deliver measurable outcomes across joint, interagency, and allied missions. A Special Forces Warrant Officer (180A) with more than 27 years of service, Dave has deployed extensively throughout the Middle East and Africa, leading joint and allied missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic. His operational experience in sensitive and contested environments continues to inform his advisory work with senior government and industry leaders.

Dave speaks Spanish, maintains an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and is a trusted advisor to organizations operating in high-risk and geopolitically complex environments.