Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology
U.S. Department of Defense official
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The assistant secretary of defense for science and technology (ASD (S&T)) is a position in the United States Department of Defense responsible for the overall supervision of science and technology is the principal advisor to the under secretary of defense for research and engineering.
| Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology | |
|---|---|
Flag of an assistant secretary of defense | |
| United States Department of Defense | |
| Abbreviation | ASD (S&T) |
| Reports to | Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering |
| Appointer | The president with Senate advice and consent |
| Term length | Appointed |
| Formation | July 24, 2023 |
| First holder | Aprille Ericsson |
| Salary | Executive Schedule |
| Website | Official website |
List of assistant secretaries of defense for science and technology
| No. | Assistant Secretary | Term | Ref. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | Name | Took office | Left office | Term length | ||
| Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology | ||||||
| - | Steven Wax Acting | July 24, 2023 | March 29, 2024 | 249 days | - | |
| 1 | Aprille Ericsson (born 1963) | March 29, 2024 | January 20, 2025 | 297 days | [2] | |
| - | Michael J. Holthe Acting | January 20, 2025 | December 1, 2025 | 315 days | [3] | |
| - | Jacob Glassman Acting | December 1, 2025 | December 23, 2025 | 22 days | - | |
| 2 | Joseph S. Jewell | December 23, 2025 | Incumbent | 130 days | - | |
