Andrew Hallman has joined the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) as principal executive, ODNI announced October 30. Hallman is responsible for performing the duties and responsibilities of the principal deputy director of national intelligence until the position is filled by a presidential appointee confirmed by the Senate.

“I am delighted Andrew has joined ODNI as principal executive” said Acting DNI Joseph Maguire. “His exceptional experience and wise counsel are tremendously valuable as our nation faces a dynamic range of current and future global threats.”

A career professional from the CIA, Hallman has held a number of significant leadership positions over the past 30 years. Most recently, he served as the deputy director of CIA for Digital Innovation, responsible for accelerating the integration of digital and cyber capabilities across all of CIA’s mission areas.

Hallman previously served at ODNI from 2011 to 2013 as assistant deputy director of national intelligence for intelligence integration, where he helped lead efforts to better integrate the Intelligence Community.

Hallman earned a master’s degree in international affairs from American University’s School of International Service in 1986 and a bachelor’s degree in public affairs management from Michigan State University in 1984.

More information on Hallman’s career is available in his full biography.

Source: ODNI