John Luddy Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC

Government Relations, Strategy and Policy

Washington D.C. Metro Area

The Aerospace Industries Association’s mission is to work with our member companies to shape public policy that ensures that the industry remains successful and profitable in a changing global market. As Vice President for National Security Policy, I was responsible for developing AIA’s national security agenda, and for planning and executing advocacy.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I started Vector Solutions in 2002, and for 11 years provided business development, market analysis, and legislative advocacy services to clients ranging from America’s largest aerospace companies to technology startups. I specialized in ‘shirtsleeve consulting,’ fully immersing myself with each client’s team and supporting them at all stages of the policy.

Arlington, Virginia

As Vice President of Washington Operations, I directed Aerojet Rocketdyne’s interactions with Congress and with our government customers. I initiated a major expansion of the company’s Washington presence by recruiting an exceptional team of accomplished professionals and creating innovative planning and execution tools. In addition to coordinating.

Washington, D.C.

During 2001 and 2002, I served the Secretary of Defense as a special assistant for legislative affairs, spearheading Department of Defense efforts within Congress on missile defense, strategic weapons, and international security policies and programs. I prepared senior officials for Congressional testimony, and guided Presidential nominees through the.

Washington, D.C.

I served for five years in the United States Senate, as a senior defense aide to two subcommittee chairmen on the Armed Services Committee, and as Senior Policy Advisor to a member of Senate leadership. In these positions, I advised senators on a wide range of defense, foreign policy, and intelligence matters, and serving as principal liaison with senior.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I assisted Chairman Donald Rumsfeld and 12 senior commissioners in setting a course of study, conducting research, shaping consensus positions, and writing the Commission’s report to Congress and the Secretary of Defense. “I want to personally express my appreciation for your outstanding contribution to the work of the Commission to Assess United States.

Camp Pendleton, CA, Washington D.C.

After completing officer training and the U.S. Army's Ranger and Airborne Schools, I served as a Marine Corps infantry officer from December 1986 to March 1989. My assignments included rifle platoon commander, rifle company executive officer, scout/sniper platoon commander, and battalion assistant operations officer. As a Reserve captain, I was assigned to.

Washington, D.C.

I began my Washington career in 1992 as a national defense policy analyst with the Heritage Foundation, a prominent Washington think tank, where I specialized in power projection, readiness, and personnel issues. I authored and co-authored numerous Heritage Foundation defense policy studies, and appeared regularly on radio and television programs across.

Master Of Arts (Ma), International Relations And Us National Security

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba) (Honors), History

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