Jesse Tolleson Jr. was appointed acting assistant secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics & Technology) on May 5, according to a LinkedIn post shared by ASA(ALT) Saturday.
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Tolleson’s Multiple Roles
In his new capacity, Tolleson will oversee the U.S. Army’s research and development activities. In addition to his senior R&D official role, he will serve as the Army secretary’s science adviser. Furthermore, Tolleson will serve as the Army acquisition executive and senior procurement executive.
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What are Tolleson’s Career Achievements?
Before his appointment, Tolleson was most recently a professional staff member on the Senate Appropriations Committee’s defense subcommittee. As the lead GOP staff member, he spearheaded budget analysis and program evaluations for the Army’s more than $170 billion investment portfolio and budget accounts, including funding for procurement, research and development, military personnel, and operation and maintenance.
The executive oversaw over 800 Army acquisition programs, prepared subcommittee hearing materials and drafted bills and reports supporting legislative provisions for subcommittee, full committee, floor and conference deliberations. He also advised senators, representatives and their staff on national security, budgetary proposals, appropriations and legislative processes.
Tolleson also served as director of general relations at General Motors Defense from 2023 to 2021. Before that, he held various roles at the House Armed Services Committee from 1999 to 2021.
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