Nick L. Email & Phone Number

As the Deputy Director at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), I oversee the planning, execution, and integration of the agency's global ground acquisition activities. With over 19 years of engineering and program management experience in the Air Force and the Space Force, I bring a wealth of technical, operational, and strategic knowledge and skills to this critical role.I have a strong passion for advancing the nation's security and defense capabilities through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. I have led and contributed to multiple high-profile and complex projects, such as the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3, where I managed the acquisition and development of the next generation of launch vehicles and services. I have also earned several certifications and degrees in aeronautical engineering, military operational art and science, and acquisition, demonstrating my commitment to continuous learning and improvement.