New Top Navy Acquisition Official Named (Mahan '03)
WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao announced today that William F. Mahan, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is now performing the duties of Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition. In this capacity, Mahan will serve as the senior acquisition executive for both the Navy and Marine Corps.
Mahan, a former submarine officer and a 2003 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, also brings a wealth of industry experience to the role. He was the founder and Chief Executive Officer of a defense engineering firm that supported the Department of War with expertise in systems engineering and integration, rapid prototyping, flight testing, and acquisition management.
“Restoring our maritime dominance requires bold leadership in warfighting acquisition,” Cao said in the statement. “Will Mahan is a proven leader who will help the Navy deliver the Golden Fleet to ensure our sailors and Marines have what they need to fight and win when the nation calls.”
Mahan will succeed Jason Potter in performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition (RDA), reads the statement.
BZ '03!