Mr. McCarthy has extensive experience with the Department of Defense. His service at the most senior levels within the Department of Defense provides knowledge of military procurement, the setting of policies and procedures, cybersecurity and risk thresholds across an organization. Mr. McCarthy served as the 24th United States Secretary of the Army from September 2019 through January 2021 after having served as the 33rd Undersecretary of the Army from August 2017 through September 2019. Prior to his confirmation as the Undersecretary of the Army, Mr. McCarthy worked for Lockheed Martin Corporation in sequential vice president roles responsible for the sustainment, customer solutions and program integration of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program. Prior to his time at Lockheed Martin, Mr. McCarthy served as Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Dr. Robert M. Gates, under two different administrations. Mr. McCarthy also served in uniform in the U.S. Army deploying with the 75th Ranger Regiment during the invasion of Afghanistan. He also serves on the boards of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation.