Jay M. Cohen

Background

Cohen, Jay M. was born in 1946.

Education

Graduate, United States Naval Academy, 1968. Master of Science in Marine Engineering and Naval Architect, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Career

Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1968, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1997, retired, 2005. Diver SEALAB Group, San Diego. Supply and weapons officer United States Ship Diodon.

With engineering department United States Ship Nathanal Greene, New London. Engineer officer United States Ship Nathan Hale, Bremerton, Washington. Staff Commander Submarine Force, United States Atlantic Fleet.

Executive officer United States Ship George Washington Carver, New London. Commander United States Ship Hyman G. Rickover. Senior member nuclear propulsion examining board Commander in Chief, United States Atlantic Fleet.

Director operational support Director Naval Intelligence, Pentagon, Washington. Commander United States Ship L.Y. Spear, 1991—1993. Deputy chief Navy Legislation Affairs United States Navy, 1993—1997, deputy director operations, 1997—1999, director Navy year 2000 Project Office, 1999—2000.

Chief, Naval Research Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, 2000—2006. Deputy commandant for science & technical United States Marine Corps, 2000—2006. Under secretary for science & technical United States Department Homeland Security, Washington, 2006—2009.

Principal The Chertoff Group, since 2009.

Achievements

• Jay M. Cohen has been listed as a noteworthy military officer, firm executive, administrator by Marquis Who's Who.