Joseph Dyer
Senior Fellow

Vice Admiral Joseph Dyer

Member Since 2026

Biography

https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephdyer/
Joe Dyer is a consultant in the technology, aerospace, and defense sectors, navigating the crossroads of technology, finance, and risk management. He serves on four corporate boards (two public and two private) and is actively involved with two nonprofit organizations: the Center for the Study of Democracy and the Procurement Roundtable. Joe has also played pivotal roles as a senior advisor in the congressionally mandated "Space Force" study and as a commissioner on the NDAA Section 809 Commission on Acquisition Streamlining. Notably, he chaired NASA's Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel for 13 years, significantly contributing to the growth of commercial space enterprises. His insights have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Aviation Week & Space Technology.

History of Employment

Position Division Organization Start End
Strategist Leap Second Consulting - Contract 2013 Present
Independent Consultant Tech and Aerospace Various Tech, Aerospace, Defense and Space Companies 2013 Present
Chief Strategy Officer National Spectrum Consortium 2014 2021
Senior Advisor Congressionally Directed Space Force Study CNA Corporation 2018 2019
Member FY16 National Defense Authorization Act SEC. 809. Advisory Panel on Acquisition Streamlining U.S. Department of Defense 2016 2019
Chair Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 2003 2016
Chief Strategy Officer iRobot Corporation 2011 2012
Chief Operating Officer iRobot Corporation 2010 2012
President iRobot Corporation 2003 2010
Commander Naval Air Systems Command U.S. Navy Current
Chief Engineer Naval Air Systems Command U.S. Navy Current
Commander Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division U.S. Navy 2000 2003
Vice Admiral U.S. Navy 2000 2003
F/A-18 Program Manager Naval Air Systems Command U.S. Navy 1993 1997
Chief Test Pilot Naval Air Systems Command U.S. Navy 1992 1993

Expertise

Primary Sector

Federal

Primary Functions

Academic Research Change Management Data Analytics Enterprise Risk Management Information Technology Military Service Nonprofit / NGO leadership Organizational Structure/Design/Development Performance Measurement Program Evaluation Risk Management Strategic Planning
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