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Bryn Woollacott MacDonnell

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Chief of Staff to the Deputy Secretary of War at United States Department of War
📍 United States

Bryn Woollacott MacDonnell is a key financial leader in the U. S. government, currently serving as the acting Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer. Her career includes extensive experience in national security and defense appropriations, having served as a National Security Advisor in the U. S. House of Representatives and in roles at the White House. She holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Maryland.

Originally from Los Angeles, Bryn has built a career centered on public service, specializing in International Security and Economic Policy. Her work demonstrates a deep commitment to national security programs and defense financial management, reflecting a career-long dedication to these critical areas of government.

She recently testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee regarding the Department of Defenses fiscal year 2026 budget request.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Chief of Staff to the Deputy Secretary of War
Location
United States
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Defense Budgeting
Currently serves as the acting DoD Comptroller/CFO, testifying before Congress on the fiscal year 2026 budget and overseeing all budgetary and fiscal matters for the department.
National Security
Her entire career has been focused on national security, from roles as a National Security Advisor for Congressman Ken Calvert to positions at the Office of Management and Budget.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Chief of Staff to the Deputy Secretary of War
United States Department of War
1-2025 - 8-2025
PTDO Undersecretary of Defense (Comptroller/CFO)
United States Department of War
1-2025 - 4-2025
Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense
United States Department of War
8-2023 - 1-2025
National Security Advisor, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41)
U.S. House of Representatives
2-2022 - 8-2023
Military Legislative Assistant, Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-5)
U.S. House of Representatives
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Education
2013 - 2015
Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.)
University of Maryland School of Public Policy
2011 - 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of Maryland
2005 - 2011
High School
Harvard-Westlake School
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