Daniel Hess

Daniel Hess is an experienced professional with a background in engineering and quality assurance, currently serving as Deputy Program Director at Strategic Systems Programs with the US Navy since August 2011. Previous roles include Director of Littoral Combat Ships and Undersea Warfare Systems, and principal assistant program manager for test and evaluation and combat systems integration in the Littoral Combat Ships Acquisition Program Office. Earlier experience includes positions as a quality engineer at Quality Systems Applications, Inc., and Michigan Automotive Compressor, Inc., where responsibilities included quality evaluation of North American suppliers and implementation of quality assurance software. Daniel's career commenced in retail management at Major League Entertainment, along with an engineering internship at Marshall Excelsior Co. Daniel holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Western Michigan University and has further education from Defense Acquisition University.