Julie Brewer, a veteran military and government official, was named deputy under secretary for science and technology at the Department of Homeland Security, G2Xchange FedCiv reported Tuesday.
Brewer has been with DHS since October 2009, taking on roles of increasing responsibilities for over a decade. She most recently worked as executive director of innovation and collaboration within DHS’ Science and Technology Directorate. Notably, her longest stint at the department is over seven years of service as infrastructure branch chief for the Office of National Laboratories.
Prior to joining DHS, Brewer was an associate at Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH).
The senior official was with the U.S. Air Force earlier in her career, serving as a civil engineer for more than nine years.
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