Jeff Grant

Jeff Grant served for 21 years at the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in positions at the CIA and National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). While at the CIA, he worked in the Directorate of Science and Technology, and Directorate of Intelligence, Office of Scientific Intelligence. In his most recent assignment at the NRO, he served as Director, Office of Plans and Analysis. During his time at the NRO, Grant also served as a program director for a satellite, launch and ground segment...See more

Jeff Grant served for 21 years at the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in positions at the CIA and National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). While at the CIA, he worked in the Directorate of Science and Technology, and Directorate of Intelligence, Office of Scientific Intelligence. In his most recent assignment at the NRO, he served as Director, Office of Plans and Analysis. During his time at the NRO, Grant also served as a program director for a satellite, launch and ground segment development. In addition, he was the Chief Systems Engineer on two space intelligence collection projects involving spacecraft in both geosynchronous and low earth orbits. Grant also led an advanced technology division to develop and test advanced imagery, communication, and data processing technologies He left the CIA in 1997 and began working in the private sector and most recently served as the Sector Vice President and General Manager of Space Systems at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the CIA's Distinguished Intelligence Medal, Intelligence Medal of Merit, Engineer of the Year, and the NRO's Gold Medal for Distinguished Service. Grant received a Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering from the Florida Institute of Technology. He lives with his wife, Margaret, and two daughters, Allison and Kristen in Southern California See less