James Geurts, who was performing the duties of the undersecretary of the U.S. Navy from February to August this year, has joined other defense industry experts in providing Intellisense Systems with insights as members of its strategic advisory board.
He will function in a consultative capacity, drawing from his over 30 years of experience working in the Department of Defense’s various branches, the company said Monday.
According to Intellisense, Geurts will work with the advisory board that has contributed to the company's accomplishments in the past three years.
The previous Wash100 Award recipient retired from the Navy in August. He was the Department of the Navy’s chief operating officer and chief management officer.
From December 2017 to January 2021, Geurts worked as the Navy’s assistant secretary for research, development and acquisition, overseeing R&D, acquisition and sustainment efforts for the Navy, Marine Corps, allies and partners.
He also held various roles in the U.S. Special Operations Command.