Jamie M. Morin
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Jamie Michael Morin is a senior official in the United States Department of Defense
. He was a private sector economist and research consultant before earning a Doctorate degree in political science
from Yale University
. He then served as a professional staff member on the United States Senate Committee on the Budget
. Morin is currently Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Financial Management & Comptroller)
.
's School of Foreign Service, graduating cum laude in 1996. In 1998, Morin earned a Master's degree with distinction in Public Administration
and Public Policy
from the London School of Economics
. In 2003 he received a doctorate in political science from Yale University
. His dissertation addressed the political aspects of United States defense priorities in the post-Cold War environment.
.
In 2001 Morin was selected as a visiting fellow at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments in Washington, D.C., where he conducted research for The Pentagon
’s Office of Net Assessment. In 2002 Morin became a national fellow at the University of Virginia
’s Miller Center for Public Affairs in Charlottesville
, Virginia. At the University of Virginia he studied national defense policy and lectured on government policy in undergraduate and graduate courses.
of North Dakota
. In this position Morin worked closely with members of the budget committee, and with staff from the armed services committee, foreign relations committee, and appropriations committee to ensure the committees delivered consistent public policy recommendations to the Senate.
Following the 2008 Presidential election, Morin served as a defense policy adviser on President Barack Obama
's transition team. On 11 May 2009 President Obama nominated Morin to be Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller. On 19 June the United States Senate confirmed him as the 21st Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller. Morin was 34 years old at the time of his appointment.
As the Air Force’s chief financial officer, Morin is responsible for managing an annual budget of $160 billion. He supports professional training and education programs that help financial managers produce better budget projections and financial analysis for decision makers throughout the Air Force. Morin directs cost estimating and economic analysis programs through the Air Force Cost Analysis Agency
. He is also responsible for the Air Force Financial Services Center
, which provide financial services to 650,000 Airmen and civilian employees around the world.
In his role as Assistant Secretary, Morin emphasizes the need to take care of America’s Airmen. He places high priority on strengthening the Air Force’s nuclear enterprise, which was demonstrated by his strong support for the stand-up of Air Force Global Strike Command. Morin promotes thoughtful decision making at all levels within the Air Force and has fostered a culture of continuous improvement. He encourages Air Force comptrollers to become their commander’s trusted advisor in order to ensure available funds are used to achieve the greatest impact on Air Force operations and weapon system acquisition programs.
and the American Society of Military Comptrollers
. In addition, he is a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations
.
United States Department of Defense
The United States Department of Defense is the U.S...
. He was a private sector economist and research consultant before earning a Doctorate degree in political science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
from Yale University
Yale University
Yale University is a private, Ivy League university located in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States...
. He then served as a professional staff member on the United States Senate Committee on the Budget
United States Senate Committee on the Budget
The United States Senate Committee on Budget was established by the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. It is responsible for drafting Congress's annual budget plan and monitoring action on the budget for the Federal Government. The committee has jurisdiction over the...
. Morin is currently Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Financial Management & Comptroller)
Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Financial Management & Comptroller)
The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force is a civilian official in the United States Department of the Air Force.- Responsibilities :According to U.S...
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Education
Morin is a native of Detroit, Michigan and a graduate of the University of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy. He attended Georgetown UniversityGeorgetown University
Georgetown University is a private, Jesuit, research university whose main campus is in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded in 1789, it is the oldest Catholic university in the United States...
's School of Foreign Service, graduating cum laude in 1996. In 1998, Morin earned a Master's degree with distinction in Public Administration
Public administration
Public Administration houses the implementation of government policy and an academic discipline that studies this implementation and that prepares civil servants for this work. As a "field of inquiry with a diverse scope" its "fundamental goal.....
and Public Policy
Public policy
Public policy as government action is generally the principled guide to action taken by the administrative or executive branches of the state with regard to a class of issues in a manner consistent with law and institutional customs. In general, the foundation is the pertinent national and...
from the London School of Economics
London School of Economics
The London School of Economics and Political Science is a public research university specialised in the social sciences located in London, United Kingdom, and a constituent college of the federal University of London...
. In 2003 he received a doctorate in political science from Yale University
Yale University
Yale University is a private, Ivy League university located in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States...
. His dissertation addressed the political aspects of United States defense priorities in the post-Cold War environment.
Early career
In 1995 Morin joined J.E. Austin Associates as a research assistant. He continued with the firm until 2001, serving first as research associate, then economist, and finally an economic strategy specialist. During his tenure at J.E. Austin he worked with private firms and international development agencies on economic development projects in Africa, Asia and the BalkansBalkans
The Balkans is a geopolitical and cultural region of southeastern Europe...
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In 2001 Morin was selected as a visiting fellow at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments in Washington, D.C., where he conducted research for The Pentagon
The Pentagon
The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, located in Arlington County, Virginia. As a symbol of the U.S. military, "the Pentagon" is often used metonymically to refer to the Department of Defense rather than the building itself.Designed by the American architect...
’s Office of Net Assessment. In 2002 Morin became a national fellow at the University of Virginia
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
’s Miller Center for Public Affairs in Charlottesville
Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville is an independent city geographically surrounded by but separate from Albemarle County in the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States, and named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the queen consort of King George III of the United Kingdom.The official population estimate for...
, Virginia. At the University of Virginia he studied national defense policy and lectured on government policy in undergraduate and graduate courses.
Public service
In 2003 Morin became senior defense analyst for the United States Senate Committee on the Budget. He also served as the national security advisor to the committee chairman, Senator Kent ConradKent Conrad
Kent Conrad is the senior United States Senator from North Dakota. He is a member of the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party, the North Dakota affiliate of the Democratic Party...
of North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America, along the Canadian border. The state is bordered by Canada to the north, Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south and Montana to the west. North Dakota is the 19th-largest state by area in the U.S....
. In this position Morin worked closely with members of the budget committee, and with staff from the armed services committee, foreign relations committee, and appropriations committee to ensure the committees delivered consistent public policy recommendations to the Senate.
Following the 2008 Presidential election, Morin served as a defense policy adviser on President Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
's transition team. On 11 May 2009 President Obama nominated Morin to be Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller. On 19 June the United States Senate confirmed him as the 21st Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller. Morin was 34 years old at the time of his appointment.
As the Air Force’s chief financial officer, Morin is responsible for managing an annual budget of $160 billion. He supports professional training and education programs that help financial managers produce better budget projections and financial analysis for decision makers throughout the Air Force. Morin directs cost estimating and economic analysis programs through the Air Force Cost Analysis Agency
Air Force Cost Analysis Agency
The Air Force Cost Analysis Agency performs independent component cost analyses for major space, aircraft, and information system programs as required by public law and Department of Defense policy, or those of special interest. It is responsible for cost estimating and for enhancing the...
. He is also responsible for the Air Force Financial Services Center
Air Force Financial Services Center
The Air Force Financial Services Center is a Field Operating Agency of the United States Air Force. The center is located at Ellsworth Air Force Base in Rapid City, South Dakota...
, which provide financial services to 650,000 Airmen and civilian employees around the world.
In his role as Assistant Secretary, Morin emphasizes the need to take care of America’s Airmen. He places high priority on strengthening the Air Force’s nuclear enterprise, which was demonstrated by his strong support for the stand-up of Air Force Global Strike Command. Morin promotes thoughtful decision making at all levels within the Air Force and has fostered a culture of continuous improvement. He encourages Air Force comptrollers to become their commander’s trusted advisor in order to ensure available funds are used to achieve the greatest impact on Air Force operations and weapon system acquisition programs.
Professional associations
Morin is a member of the Air Force AssociationAir Force Association
The Air Force Association is an independent, 501 non-profit, civilian education organization, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia...
and the American Society of Military Comptrollers
American Society of Military Comptrollers
The American Society of Military Comptrollers is a non-profit profession educational and training organization for military and civilian financial managers who support United States military organizations. The society sponsors research, provides professional development programs to keep members...
. In addition, he is a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations
The Council on Foreign Relations is an American nonprofit nonpartisan membership organization, publisher, and think tank specializing in U.S. foreign policy and international affairs...
.