Joshua T. Hartman

Joshua Hartman is a senior associate with CSIS. His career has focused on development and execution of strategy and programs covering missile defense, cyberspace, intelligence, and space. Recently, he has been advising industry on corporate strategy, new market creation, and innovation theory. Previously, he was senior adviser to the under secretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics (USD(AT&L)) and director of the Space and Intelligence Capabilities Office (SIO). As senior adviser, he was responsible for supporting the USD(AT&L) in matters relating to the acquisition system at the Department of Defense (DOD), including research and development, advanced technology, test and evaluation, production, and logistics, to include end-to-end systems delivery of technology to the warfighter. As SIO director, he established and ran departmental activities on all acquisition programs and industrial base issues related to space, intelligence, and cyber, totaling over 61 programs and $70 billion annually.

Mr. Hartman began his career as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. His assignments included the Space and Missiles Systems Center, National Reconnaissance Office, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Naval Research Laboratory. He joined the House Armed Services Committee as a professional staff member in 2004 to develop policy regarding U.S. government involvement in cyber operations, space, intelligence, defense acquisition, and missile defense. He then joined the House Appropriations Committee to perform oversight, create and facilitate execution of the DOD budget, and develop national security policy and investment strategy regarding cyber, space, and intelligence. During that time, he became staff director of the Select Intelligence Appropriations Panel, where he provided oversight for all components of the intelligence community while managing the resources and developing and implementing the legislative strategy for reforming that community. In recognition of his service, he has received numerous military awards, was selected by Space News as one of the top 10 individuals in 2006 “making a difference” in space around the world, and was awarded the Secretary of Defense Outstanding Public Service Award. He attended the U.S. Air Force Academy, graduating with a B.S. in astrophysics. He earned an M.S. with honors in strategic intelligence, with a concentration in Middle East/Iranian affairs, from the National Defense Intelligence College. He also completed work in the Graduate Program of Business Administration at California State University, Long Beach. He continues to serve as a member of the Air Force Reserves.