Daryl Meeks
About Daryl Meeks
Daryl Meeks serves as a Senior Policy Adviser at the Office of the Secretary of Defense and has extensive experience in defense operations, particularly in air domain threat mitigation and interagency coordination. He has held various roles within the U.S. Navy and other defense-related organizations, contributing to policy development and implementation.
Work at Amentum
Daryl Meeks serves as a Senior Policy Adviser in the Office of the Secretary of Defense at Amentum. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to defense policy and strategy in Washington, District of Columbia. In this role, he advises senior officials, including the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense Integration and Defense Support to Civil Authorities.
Current Role at US Navy
Since 2019, Daryl Meeks has worked as the Antiterrorism Branch Head on the Staff of the Chief of Naval Operations at the US Navy. This position involves overseeing antiterrorism efforts and ensuring the safety and security of naval operations. His work is based in Washington, District of Columbia.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current roles, Daryl Meeks worked in various capacities within the defense sector. He served as a Senior Acquisitions Analyst at PESystems, Inc. for nine months in 2016-2017. He also held positions at Military Sealift Command and as an Instructor of Naval Science at the University of North Carolina from 2008 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Daryl Meeks holds a Master of Science in Sport Leadership from Duquesne University and a Master of Arts in International Relations from Webster University. He also completed JPME Phase I at the US Army Command and General Staff College. His educational background supports his expertise in defense operations, interagency coordination, and policy regulation.
Specializations and Skills
Daryl Meeks specializes in air domain threat mitigation and adversarial capabilities. He possesses extensive knowledge in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and counter-UAS (C-UAS) operations. His skills are complemented by his understanding of Department of Defense operations, particularly within USNORTHCOM and USCENTCOM.