Patrick Hansen

Patrick Hansen has a diverse work experience, starting with their current role as a Strategy, Plans, and Policy representative at U.S. Cyber Command since March 2020. In this role, they advocate for the command's needs and requirements and represents their interests in various strategic planning initiatives.

Prior to their current position, Hansen served as the Executive Officer and Deputy Director at the ONI Nimitz Operational Intelligence Center from July 2017 to March 2020.

Before that, they held the position of Aviation Officer Community Manager and Director of Human Capital Management in the US Navy from June 2014 to June 2017. In this role, they managed over 12,500 personnel and was responsible for community health, manpower optimization, and policy development.

Hansen also has experience working in operational roles in the Navy, having served as the Commanding Officer of Patrol Squadron FORTY (VP-40) from May 2013 to May 2014 and as the Executive Officer from May 2012 to May 2013.

Other notable positions in their work history include serving as the IJSTO Branch Chief at the Joint Staff from 2009 to 2011, a Department Head and Instructor Tactical Coordinator at Patrol Squadron ONE (VP-1) from 2006 to 2009, and as a Student at the Naval War College from 2005 to 2006.

Earlier in their career, Hansen served as a Flag Aide at Carrier Strike Group EIGHT from 2004 to 2005, an Instructor Tactical Coordinator at Patrol Squadron THIRTY (VP-30) from 2001 to 2004, and as a Naval Flight Officer at Patrol Squadron FOUR SIX (VP-46) from 1998 to 2001.

Patrick Hansen received a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Political Science and Government from the United States Naval Academy, where they attended from 1992 to 1996. Following that, they pursued a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in National Security Policy Studies at the U.S. Naval War College from 2005 to 2006.