Executive Director
Mr. James Amato
Mr. Amato was selected to Senior Executive Service in September 2008 and is the Executive Director of the U.S. Army Operational Test Command, Fort Hood, Texas. A subordinate command to the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command, the U.S. Army Operational Test Command plans, conducts, and reports the results of rigorous operational tests, assessments and experiments in order to provide essential information for the acquisition and fielding of warfighting systems.
Career Chronology:
- 2008-Present: Executive Director, U.S. Army Operational Test Command, Fort Hood, Texas
- 2005-2008: Director, Integrated Logistics Support Evaluation Directorate, U.S. Army Evaluation Center, U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
- 2000-2005: Chief, Field Studies Branch, Logistics Analysis Division, U.S. Army Materiel Systems Analysis Activity, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
- 1987-1999: U.S. Army Materiel Systems Analysis Activity, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
College:
- MS, National Security Strategy, U.S. Army War College, 2000
- MS, Electrical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Maryland, 1992
- BS, Engineering Science, Loyola College, Maryland, 1987
Significant Training:
- Defense Leadership and Management Program
Certifications:
- Army Acquisition Corps, Level III
Awards and Honors:
- Superior Civilian Service Award, 2008
- Commander's Award for Civilian Service, 2005, 2008
Professional Memberships and Associations:
- Association of the United States Army
BACKGROUND
Mr. James Amato has been the Executive Director of the U.S. Army Operational Test Command since 2008.
Education:
U.S. Army War College
Master of Science in National Security Strategy
Johns Hopkins University
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Loyola College
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science
