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Tina W. Jonas

Director Since September 2024

Tina Jonas is a recognized expert in military, defense and aerospace issues. Her background includes transformational leadership, strategy and planning, business development, operations, finance and technology deployment at the highest levels in the U.S. government and commercial sectors. Ms. Jonas’ experience includes more than 20 years in the federal government, including serving as Undersecretary of Defense (Comptroller) for the Department of Defense, Assistant Director and Chief Financial Officer for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Financial Management and senior analyst with the Office of Management and Budget and the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee. Following her government service, she held executive positions in the aerospace and defense industry, including at United Technologies, Sikorsky Aircraft, and UnitedHealth Group Incorporated. Ms. Jonas serves on the boards of Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. and Centrus Energy Corporation, and previously served on the boards of Airbus Group North America and the Aerospace Corporation among others.