Aaron Lukas
Principal Deputy Director Aaron Lukas has demonstrated the experience and skills needed to restore trust and mission focus to the Intelligence Community. An Arkansas native and graduate of Texas A&M and George Washington University, Lukas has more than 20 years of distinguished service inside the IC.
His career has spanned the spectrum of intelligence work, from writing analysis and conducting clandestine field operations for the CIA, to organizational management and reform as ODNI Chief of Staff, to developing and coordinating policy at the National Security Council.
PDDNI Lukas understands firsthand the work of intelligence collectors and analysts because he has done it himself. He also knows how intelligence should function when done properly, without bias or stifling bureaucracy.
He is helping DNI Gabbard bring much needed transformational change, transparency, and efficiency to the IC, and will advance the IC's core mission of harmonizing the work of the 18 intelligence agencies.
PDDNI Lukas is honored to be entrusted by President Trump and DNI Gabbard to fulfil this critical role, and most of all, is honored to serve the American people.