Jaclyn Rubino serves as the Executive Director of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Principal Executive Office for One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3) within the Management Directorate where she oversees the Department’s $191 billion in OB3 expenditures ensuring project completion and key results delivered to enable DHS missions. Ms. Rubino is highly recognized leader known for developing and implementing effective strategies across the Department’s portfolio to include the areas of border security, immigration operations, and public affairs.

Ms. Rubino previously served in numerous positions executive and leadership roles at DHS including as the Executive Director for Strategic Programs Division where she oversaw the Department’s Category Management and Industry Engagement efforts and as the Senior Leader Director of the Strategic Sourcing Program Office. Ms. Rubino is a recognized leader in Category Management across the Government where she is widely sought after for her strategies and accomplishments in driving more efficient buying and consumption behaviors. In February 2016, Ms. Rubino was named by the Office of Management and Budget as the first Government-wide Security and Protection Category Manager responsible for developing and implementing government-wide strategies that align with established category management principles and methodologies.

She has a proven history of successfully leading major operational projects for the Department such as the reopening of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) in under 60 days during the pandemic and in leading the Body Armor Council to address fit and safety issues for law enforcement. Prior to her Federal Career, Ms. Rubino served as a Principal with E3 Federal Solutions for several years during which time she consulted on DHS procurements and oversaw operations. Ms. Rubino served as the President of the Association for Federal Information Resources Management (AFFIRM), a government-industry information technology association, from June 2020 through June 2022, overseeing operations of the organization and delivering a 60% growth in revenue during her tenure.

Ms. Rubino holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the George Washington University, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management with a concentration in Political Science from Roger Williams University. Ms. Rubino was a co-author of an article published in the Fall 2005 Journal of Organizational Ethics: Healthcare, Business and Policy. She has received numerous awards for her professional efforts while at DHS including the Federal 100, DHS Secretary’s Award, and several DHS Management Directorate Awards.