Mr. Terry Mitchell’s career spans the integration of technology, cyber, and military intelligence. A retired Level 3 SES executive and Army Colonel, he brings a wealth of experience to his work as Chair of the Intelligence Subcommittee of the Army Science Board, addressing threat issues for ASB’s consideration in selecting and aligning Army technologies.
In his capstone role in Federal service, Mr. Mitchell served as Principal Cyber Advisor (PCA) to the Secretary of the Army and the Army Chief of Staff, advising them on all cyber matters, including implementing DoD Cyber Strategy across the Army. He previously served as Director, Army G-2 Plans and Integration Directorate, integrating Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) technologies and oversaw collaboration between G-2 staff and Army Futures Command. As Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Command and Control, he led Advanced Concept Technology Demonstrations, Joint Capability Technology Demonstrations, Technology Transition Initiative, Joint Warfare (Experimentation) Program and programs to enhance the Defense industrial base.
During his 27-year Army career, he served in myriad of Command and Staff positions concluding his career in the Office of the Secretary of Defense Operational Test and Evaluation Office. He was named DoD Military Tester of the Year for his strategy and conduct of the Year 2000 (Y2K) Operational Evaluations. He also earned the Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Award, Distinguished Presidential Rank Award (2), Legion of Merit Awards (2), Defense Superior Service Medal, and other military awards.
Upon retirement from the Army and before going back to the government, Mr. Mitchell held position as Chief, Information Assurance Division, SNVC providing Cyber security to commercial banks. He also held a Vice President position in SAIC providing Program Management support to Defense Information Systems Agency.
EDUCATION
National War College, M.S., National Security Strategy
Boston University, M.S., Management Information Systems
Montana State University, B.S., Agriculture Business