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Under Secretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection (IAIP), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Washington, DC

Led the stand-up of the IAIP directorate at the Department of Homeland Security, as the IAIP Under Secretary, a politically appointed position, requiring Senate confirmation. Engaged in the full spectrum of homeland security mission from peace to crises, including the development of organization, structure, policy and procedures, doctrinal foundation and operating mechanisms for the directorate. Interacted with many persons at the federal, state, local, tribal, major city, and private sector levels. Represented DHS at interagency meetings with cabinet officers and with the US President and Vice President. Interacted with senior intelligence officers in the federal government routinely, as well as with senior committee members/chairmen of congressional committees with over-sight responsibility for the DHS.

Member of several high-level White House committees and working groups in support of Intel reform. Represented DHS in a government-wide effort to develop a national infrastructure protection plan. In addition, led DHS effort to develop a department-wide “blueprint” for effective information sharing and collaboration. Represented the Secretary of DHS on the National Infrastructure Advisory Committee.

As a third area of responsibility within IAIP, was also responsible for the smooth and efficient function of the DHS operation center, the nerve center of the department, responsible for maintaining national situational awareness, sharing information with federal, state, tribal, and city stakeholders regarding all aspects of DHS’ mission.