About Us

Empowering Innovation

At HELM Innovations, we pride ourselves on building teams that lead and drive the integration of science, technology, and strategic thinking to support rapid and decisive actions by our clients. With 29 years of experience in uniform and a profound background as a Science & Technology Executive, our journey has been enriched by the amazing people we've served.

Meet The Founder

Steve Hoffman PMP, CSEP

As the President of HELM Innovations, I leverage my 30+ years of experience in the national security field to provide programmatic, science, technology, systems engineering, and strategic thinking solutions for clients in the public and private sectors. I have a proven track record of leading and growing teams, delivering innovative and integrated solutions, and fostering strategic partnerships across multiple disciplines and domains.

Before founding HELM Innovations, I served as the Vice President of National Security Science and Technology at LMI, where I led a 190+ person service line that increased revenue by 111% and personnel by 129% in two years. I also orchestrated innovation by partnering with academic institutions to enhance client solutions with cutting edge technologies. I have extensive interagency and international experience at the senior level, having worked at the National Security Council, the Joint Staff, the European Command, and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. I am a certified systems engineer, DAWIA Level III PM, a project management professional, and a former naval aviator with expertise in China, NATO, Russia, nuclear security, C4I, spectrum management, maritime security, joint weapons systems, international program management, CBRNE, life sciences, RDT&E, and electromagnetic systems.