Jesse Watkins
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Biological Technologies Office
Mr. Jesse Watkins is the program security officer (PSO) assigned to the Biological Technologies Office, and most recently served as a program security representative (PSR) in the Strategic Technology Office.
Prior to joining DARPA in November 2020, Watkins worked as a senior security manager for the NATO SeaSparrow Project Office, Naval Sea System Command - Integrated Weapons System, and retired in 2018 from the Idaho Army National Guard as a Sergeant Major with specialties in military intelligence and armor after 29+ years of service.
Watkins holds a MA degree in strategic intelligence studies from American Military University, a BS degree in molecular/microbiology and an AS degree in criminal justice administration from Boise State University. He is also a distinguished graduate of the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy.