Take a strategic approach to career planning – receive expert guidance on your path to career success.
Chart Your Course
Compass Rose Consulting LLC empowers emerging professionals to launch meaningful careers in national security. Driven by integrity, service, and commitment, we provide tailored coaching that turns uncertainty into direction. We demystify federal hiring, sharpen your skills, and help you present your best self to mission-focused employers. Our team understands the stakes and guides you through each decision with honesty and purpose. Whether you’re navigating internships, intelligence-related positions, or other federal employment we chart a clear course forward.
Your mission matters - and we help you take the first step.
If you’re ready to serve, we’re ready to help get you there.
Crack the code on applying to the National Security community & Federal Government agencies.
Our Ethos
Integrity
We provide honest, informed guidance grounded in real experience — never guesswork.
Service
Your goals matter. Our work is rooted in loyalty to mission, country, and client success.
Commitment
We walk alongside our clients through complex processes with consistency, care, and accountability.
A Career Built on Integrity, Service, and Commitment.
This is where your journey begins.
| Step 01 | Strengthen
Strengthen the foundation of your application with expert guidance on résumé writing, career pathways, and interview techniques. We help you clarify your strengths, align your story, and understand what national security organizations are truly seeking in competitive candidates.
| Step 02 | Navigate
Navigate interviews, suitability screenings, and security paperwork with confidence. From mock interviews to SF‑86 guidance and professional presence coaching, we help you approach high‑stakes moments with calm, clarity, and credibility.
| Step 03 | Grow
For those seeking long‑term success, our mentorship and coaching packages provide end‑to‑end support through the application process and beyond. Designed for students, early‑career professionals, and career‑pivot candidates committed to service.
Hi, I’m Stephanie Dorsey
I founded Compass Rose Consulting after a 28‑year career as a Senior Executive serving across CIA, DHS, and DIA. As a seasoned intelligence professional, trusted adviser, recruiter, and executive coach, I bring firsthand insight into intelligence operations, talent acquisition, and leadership development—along with a deep understanding of what it truly takes to succeed in this field.
As a woman‑owned small business, the mission of Compass Rose Consulting LLC is to help onboard the next generation of our nation’s first line of defense. I guide applicants with integrity, realism, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, so they can move forward with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
Compass Rose Consulting LLC is a boutique strategic advisory and career coaching firm specializing in helping clients navigate the national security career space by guiding them through the application landscape and move decisively toward their career goals.
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