Leadership
Michael Laychak
Director, Defense Technology Security Administration
Mr. Michael Laychak, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is currently serving as the Director for the Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA). In this capacity he manages a staff of over 190 policy analysts, engineers, security specialist, and licensing officers responsible for developing and implementing DoD technology security and foreign disclosure policies for international transfers of defense-related goods, services, information, and technology.
Michèle H. Hizon
Deputy Director, Defense Technology Security Administration
Mrs. Michèle Hizon, a career member of the Senior Executive Service since 2015, is currently serving as the Deputy Director for the Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA). In this capacity she assists the Director in managing a staff of over 190 policy analysts, engineers, licensing, and security officers responsible for developing and implementing DoD technology security and foreign disclosure policies for international transfers of defense-related goods, services, information, and technology.
David Bagnati
Assistant Director, Defense Technology Security Administration
David Bagnati a member of the Senior Executive Service, is currently serving as the Assistant Director, International Security Cooperation, and Senior Advisor to the Director, Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA). In this capacity he leads a team of policy analysts and security specialists in developing and implementing DoD technology security and foreign disclosure policies for international transfers of defense-related goods, services, information, and technology.
Candace S. Lyons
(Interim) Chief Operating Officer, Defense Technology Security Administration
Ms. Candace S. Lyons is the (Interim) Chief Operating Officer (COO), Mission Support Office, at the Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA). As the COO, she is responsible for delivering enterprise wide, performance-driven services and an exceptional customer experience for DTSA executives and staff as well as DoD, inter-agency, foreign government, and large defense industry corporate users and customers of DTSA products and services.
Michael R. Martin
Assistant Director, Defense Technology Security Administration
Michael R. Martin, is currently serving as the Assistant Director, Export Control Directorate, Defense Technology Security Administration, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. In this capacity he manages a staff of 75 policy analysts, engineers, and licensing officers responsible for developing and implementing DoD technology security and foreign disclosure policies for international transfers of defense-related goods, services, information, and technology.
Leadership and Expertise for Global Security
The world is now more interconnected, creating formidable strategic challenges. DTSA engages international Allies and partners to ensure they understand the imperative of protecting critical information and advanced technologies.
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