Mr. Ian Dinesen serves as Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness. In this role, he contributes to the development of policy, guidance, oversight, and technical assistance in the areas of human capital management, information services, law enforcement and physical security, workforce development and training, labor relations and collective bargaining, national security and emergency preparedness, workforce planning and position management, and personnel security and suitability.
Prior to this appointment, Mr. Dinesen served as Chief of Staff in the Office of Defense Programs at the National Nuclear Security Administration. He oversaw the coordination of Congressional reports, the development and issuance of directives across the nuclear enterprise, and the management of classified correspondence in coordination with the National Security Council. He played a key role in high-level engagements on behalf of the Deputy Administrator and managed the office’s $158 million Corporate Assessment fund, ensuring continued support for mission-critical programs across the Nuclear Security Enterprise. Mr. Dinesen’s leadership was instrumental in maintaining continuity and operational efficiency across headquarters, field offices, production facilities, and design laboratories, plants and sites. He joined the agency following his retirement from the United States Air Force, where he served for over twenty-three years and retired at the rank of Colonel. His final military assignment was as Director of Complaints Resolution in the Office of the Inspector General at the Pentagon.
Throughout his military career, Mr. Dinesen held four command positions and served in five assignments at the Pentagon. His military awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Air Force Combat Action Medal, and several additional personal, unit, and campaign honors. He is a Life Member of both the Military Officers Association of America and the Safeside Association.