Background

Schneider, Paul Allan was born on April 30, 1944 in Brooklyn.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering, University Massachusetts.

Career

Project engineer submarine propulsion and auxillary machinery systems branch Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, 1965—1966. Various positions in submarine design, construction and overhaul programs, 1966—1981. Deputy director Auxilliary Systems Sub-Group Naval Sea Systems Command, 1981—1986, executive director Amphibious, Auxilliary, Mine & Sealift Ships Directorate, 1986—1991, executive director Surface Ship Directorate, 1991—1994, executive director, senior civilian, 1994—1998.

Principal deputy assistant secretary for research, development, & acquisition Department Navy, United States Department Defense, 1998—2002. Senior acquisition executive National Security Agency/Control Security Service, 2002—2003. Defense and aerospace consultant United States Navy.

Under secretary for management United States Department Homeland Security, Washington, 2007—2008, acting deputy secretary, 2007—2008, deputy secretary, 2008—2009. Principal The Chertoff Group, Washington, since 2009.

Achievements

• Paul Allan Schneider has been listed as a noteworthy firm executive, administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Association Old Crows, Naval Institute, Navy League, Association Scientists & Engineers (American Society of Echocardiography), Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association ), American Society Naval Engineers (ASNE).

Connections

Married Leslie L. Schneider.