Jeffrey C. (“J.C.”) Dodson is Chief Security Officer for BAE Systems Inc. He is responsible for corporate security strategy, operations and assurance.  His risk management oversight includes all elements of industrial, international and cyber security for U.S. and overseas operations

Prior to his CSO appointment in 2020, Dodson was BAE’s Global Chief Information Security Officer.  He has served in a variety of executive positions with program management, strategy, business development and security.  He joined BAE Systems in 2002 following a 22-year career with the U.S. Air Force that included flying operations, weapons system acquisition management, and command assignments.

Dodson currently serves on the Board of Directors for the National Defense-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ND-ISAC).  He is a member of the Department of Homeland Security’s Defense Industrial Base Sector Coordinating Council and is an industry contributor/advisor to numerous U.S. Government national security policy studies and initiatives.