Dirk Rankin

Dirk Rankin is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in program management and systems engineering, currently serving as Program Manager at Peraton since May 2021. Rankin has held various leadership roles, including Senior Manager of Technology Program Management at the same company, and a long-standing position as a Member of the Board of Advisors for the Foundation for Innovation and Discovery since February 2016. Prior roles include Systems Engineering Senior Manager and Senior Systems Engineer for Technical Security Policy at Perspecta from June 2018 to May 2021, and similar positions at Vencore Inc. and Charon Technologies. Earlier in the career, Rankin held significant roles at the Central Intelligence Agency, National Counterterrorism Center, and National Reconnaissance Office, demonstrating expertise in technical direction and program strategy. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Technical Management from The Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Michigan State University.