Security News > 2021 > April > MITRE names Dana Jackson as senior VP and GM, MITRE National Security

MITRE named Dana Jackson as senior vice president and general manager, MITRE National Security Sector, where he will serve as a catalyst for accelerating change in how our nation addresses its greatest national security challenges and drive solutions of national impact.

He is responsible for the strategic growth and execution of MITRE's national security programs, including support to the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Intelligence Community, including leading the National Security Engineering Center.

"Keoki's leadership acumen and record of delivery on large-scale, complex defense programs will benefit MITRE, strengthen our national impact on mission-critical programs, enhance MITRE's partnership with industry, and foster new opportunities to expand our capabilities," said Jason Providakes, MITRE president and CEO. "From modernizing operational and intelligence capabilities, to protecting U.S. national interests, Keoki will lead a team of experts to improve the security, safety, and stability of our nation."

He directly contributed to the design, development, deployment, and flight operation of major national security spacecraft and programs.

He has held several executive and senior management roles at Lockheed Martin, including chief technology officer and chief engineer, and vice president of engineering and program operations.

Jackson received his bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in aeronautics and astronautics from MIT and completed the Stanford Executive Program at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

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