Molly Just-Behr, a former Department of Defense official, has joined the data and artificial intelligence company Databricks as global head of public sector. She confirmed her new role in a LinkedIn post Wednesday.
“The opportunity to help governments harness the power of data, artificial intelligence, and analytics to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges is both humbling and energizing,” she wrote. “Databricks’ innovation and commitment to empowering organizations to unlock the full potential of their data aligns perfectly with my passion for driving impactful, mission-oriented solutions.”
Who is Molly Just-Behr?
Just-Behr brings to the role 15 years of experience in technology investments. At the DOD, she led as director of the Joint Program Management Office for Microelectronics for over a year. In this role, she managed DOD’s microelectronics investments and advised senior defense leaders on the multibillion-dollar Secure Enclave program.
She also held the role of director of public sector practice at business consulting firm Oliver Wyman, where she oversaw efforts to deliver market intelligence insights to the U.S. government sector. She was involved in developing and executing the practice’s go-to-market growth and strategy.
Earlier in her career, Just-Behr served as a special assistant at the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics.
The technology leader holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and a master’s in business administration with a focus on finance from the Darden School of Business.