Meet Stephanie Dorsey

COMPASS ROSE CONSULTING LLC is a boutique strategic advisory and career coaching firm specializing in helping clients prepare applications to the federal government, national security organizations, and the Intelligence Community. 

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I’m a retired Senior Executive with 28 years of leadership across CIA, DHS, and DIA. I’ve led global operations, mentored emerging leaders, and built teams that protect American interests at home and abroad.

Now, I help ambitious applicants like you navigate the complexities of entering the national security community — with confidence, integrity, and an insider’s advantage.

Whether you’re a student, a recent grad, or a mid-career professional, I offer clarity and coaching rooted in real experience.

Stephanie Dorsey
Founder & CEO

Integrity. Service. Commitment.
These values aren’t just words. They’ve shaped my career — and now shape how I support yours.

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With 28 years of executive-level experience in the national security field, Stephanie Dorsey formed the concept of Compass Rose Consulting LLC as a woman-owned small business that serves as a platform to help onboard the next generation of our nation’s first line of defense: national security professionals. We take pride in loyalty to our country and superior service to our clients. We create synergy with our clients to set them up for success by offering personalized approaches to navigating the unique demands of the application process.

A retired Senior Executive with distinguished leadership experience in the Intelligence Community at CIA, DHS, and DIA, Stephanie has a proven track record in intelligence collection, risk mitigation, and threat management. As a trusted adviser to senior executives, she provided expert counsel on security risks and developed strategic plans to mitigate threats. Her expertise focused on developing results-driven solutions that advanced national security objectives and protected American interests.

With a unique blend of operational expertise and leadership coaching in the national security field, Stephanie bridges the gap between individual career development and organizational performance. As an ICF-certified coach, Stephanie fosters a culture of excellence and accountability, driving innovation and results in intelligence and security operations. Her passion for career development and professional growth enables her to provide expert guidance to those new to navigating the unique landscape of the application process.

As a recruiter and hiring advisor in CIA’s Talent Acquisition Office, she identified and assessed top talent for Clandestine Service career tracks, onboarding high-caliber officers who drive success in meeting evolving global challenges.

What Sets Compass Rose LLC Apart?

☑️ Insider Expertise
Real-world insight from decades inside the Intelligence Community.


☑️ Tailored Coaching
No generic advice — just personalized, strategic support.


☑️ Mission-Driven
I believe in public service, integrity, and helping the next generation serve with excellence.

The Compass Rose is a navigational tool that helps sailors and others orient themselves and chart a course by showing the orientation of the cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) and all intermediate bearings. It symbolizes direction, clarity, and the ability to navigate complexity with confidence. As the focus of the CIA seal, the 16-point compass rose symbolizes information coming from all points of the globe being brought together to a central place. Historically used on maps to orient travelers, it represents guidance, precision, and the pursuit of true north – your core purpose.

Signaling trust, strategic insight, and the skill to chart a path through high-stakes environments, Compass Rose Consulting LLC helps clients navigate the national security career space by guiding them to locate where they are, understand the landscape, and move decisively towards their goals. This isn’t generic career advice - it’s strategic, well-informed, and grounded in the reality of what it takes to succeed. Working with Compass Rose Consulting LLC gives aspiring applicants the ability to navigate complexity with confidence - you always know where you are and how to get where you are going.

What is the Compass Rose …

What people are saying about Compass Rose Consulting …

  • "I was fortunate to be connected with Stephanie through a mutual friend. Her extensive experience and strong network within the intelligence community provided valuable insight into a highly competitive and often opaque field, ultimately helping me get my foot in the door. Through her guidance and multiple rounds of practice, I significantly improved my communication skills, particularly in clarity, directness, and practical language. This preparation was instrumental in helping me navigate and complete a complex interview process. With Stephanie as my mentor, I have grown both in confidence and in my professional development."
    - Doug W.

  • "I had the privilege of working with Stephanie during my application process for a federal position, and her guidance was invaluable. As a Senior Executive, she brings extensive experience and a deep understanding of the federal application process. She provided clear insight, shared best practices, and offered thoughtful, grounded feedback that I applied directly to my application. Her support alleviated my concerns and gave me confidence and clarity at each stage of the process. Stephanie has been a trusted mentor and friend and I am deeply grateful for her support. I would highly recommend Stephanie to anyone seeking experienced guidance in the federal application process, career development, and leadership growth."
    - Anonymous

  • “There's nothing more nerve racking than applying to a federal job without any insider knowledge. Stephanie has been an amazing support, generously giving a listening ear and guiding advice through application seasons. Her expertise in the national security industry ensures that the advice you receive is sound, realistic, and reliable. She is great at meeting people where they are and making genuine connections.”
    - Sophia S.

  • Stephanie was an invaluable advisor during my transition from the private sector to government service on Capitol Hill. Her deep expertise in national security and the intelligence community helped me clearly position my background and prepare strategically for each stage of the interview process.

    Stephanie’s coaching style is practical, direct, and highly effective. She quickly identified the most compelling elements of my experience and helped me translate both my professional and personal story into clear, confident, and persuasive language. Her guidance gave me greater clarity, sharpened my interview responses, and significantly boosted my confidence.

    Thanks to Stephanie’s preparation and steady support, I performed exceptionally well in a panel interview and received a quick final offer. Her responsiveness, insight, and ability to guide you through a high-pressure job search truly set her apart. I am confident her coaching played a key role in helping me secure my current role. 
    -Kathryn

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