Retired Department of the Navy senior executive brings extensive naval acquisition, financial management, workforce, and operational leadership experience
Chantilly, Va., Oct 6, 2026 – VTG, an industry-leading provider of modernization and digital transformation solutions for national security customers, announced today that Jaimie Reese has joined the company as Senior Vice President of its Defense Engineering Systems Business Unit. In this role, Reese will lead one of VTG’s largest business units, which provides engineering services supporting the U.S. Navy’s ship and aviation systems.
“Jaimie is an accomplished leader whose experience across the Department of the Navy will strengthen our ability to serve our customers and support our people,” said John Hassoun, President and CEO of VTG. “Her extensive knowledge of naval acquisition, financial management, human capital, and operations will be a tremendous asset to our leadership team. We are pleased to welcome her to VTG.”
Reese joins VTG following a distinguished federal career in the Department of the Navy’s acquisition and financial management community. She began her career as a financial management trainee and subsequently held leadership roles in the Investment Division of the Department of Navy’s Office of Budget, leading multiyear procurement strategies and congressional engagement on complex aviation and shipbuilding programs. She also served as business and financial manager for the Navy’s LPD-17 amphibious ship program.
In 2016, Reese was appointed to the Senior Executive Service and became Deputy Commander for Resource Management at Marine Corps Systems Command. In that role, her leadership of both the Comptroller and human-capital functions resulted in new and innovative approaches to delivering critical warfighter capabilities.
Reese later served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Acquisition Policy and Budget, advising Navy acquisition leadership on the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of acquisition resources. In November 2022, she became Deputy Commander for Corporate Operations and Total Force at Naval Sea Systems Command, where she led human-capital and corporate-operations initiatives supporting a workforce of more than 35,000 people. She retired from federal service in 2025.
“I am excited to join VTG and continue supporting the Navy’s most important missions,” said Reese. “VTG’s combination of technical expertise, deep customer knowledge, and agility creates tremendous opportunities to deliver results for our customers while developing the next generation of mission-focused leaders.”
Reese is a graduate of Virginia Wesleyan University and holds a master’s degree in public administration from George Washington University.
