Kenneth J. Oscar
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Kenneth J. Oscar was Acting United States Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology
from 2001 to 2002.
in Physics
) and at American University
(M.S.
and Ph.D.
in Physics).
Oscar then went to work for United Aircraft
, before going to work for the United States Army
. He rose through the ranks to become Associate Technical Director for Research and Development at the U.S. Army Troop Support Command and Director of the Combat Engineering Laboratory at the Belvoir
Research and Development Center. He served as project manager
for several programs, including countermine equipment, tactical bridging, and unconventional weapons.
During the Gulf War
, Oscar was appointed Deputy Commander for Procurement and Readiness for the Tank-automotive Command (TACOM), working alongside General James Monroe in Southwest Asia
from August 1990 to June 1991. He then served as TACOM’s Deputy Commander for Research, Development and Engineering and as Director of the United States Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center
. In 1994, he moved to the United States Army Materiel Command
as the Army Materiel Command Principal Deputy for Acquisition.
In June 1995, Oscar moved to the Headquarters of the United States Department of the Army
(HQ DA), becoming Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Procurement in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Research, Development and Acquisition). From May 1997 to June 1998, he was Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army (Research, Development and Acquisition). From June 2000 to January 2001, he was Acting Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy in the Office of Management and Budget. He was then Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology) from January 21, 2001 to February 1, 2002.
Oscar left public service in April 2002, becoming Vice President for Strategy at Fluor Corp.
United States Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology
The Office of the United States Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology is known as OASA...
from 2001 to 2002.
Biography
Kenneth J. Oscar was educated at Clarkson University (B.A.Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in Physics
Physics
Physics is a natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through spacetime, along with related concepts such as energy and force. More broadly, it is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves.Physics is one of the oldest academic...
) and at American University
American University
American University is a private, Methodist, liberal arts, and research university in Washington, D.C. The university was chartered by an Act of Congress on December 5, 1892 as "The American University", which was approved by President Benjamin Harrison on February 24, 1893...
(M.S.
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
and Ph.D.
Ph.D.
A Ph.D. is a Doctor of Philosophy, an academic degree.Ph.D. may also refer to:* Ph.D. , a 1980s British group*Piled Higher and Deeper, a web comic strip*PhD: Phantasy Degree, a Korean comic series* PhD Docbook renderer, an XML renderer...
in Physics).
Oscar then went to work for United Aircraft
United Aircraft
The United Aircraft Corporation was formed in 1934 at the break-up of United Aircraft and Transport Corporation. In 1975, the company became the United Technologies Corporation.-1930s:...
, before going to work for the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
. He rose through the ranks to become Associate Technical Director for Research and Development at the U.S. Army Troop Support Command and Director of the Combat Engineering Laboratory at the Belvoir
Fort Belvoir
Fort Belvoir is a United States Army installation and a census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Originally, it was the site of the Belvoir plantation. Today, Fort Belvoir is home to a number of important United States military organizations...
Research and Development Center. He served as project manager
Project manager
A project manager is a professional in the field of project management. Project managers can have the responsibility of the planning, execution, and closing of any project, typically relating to construction industry, architecture, computer networking, telecommunications or software...
for several programs, including countermine equipment, tactical bridging, and unconventional weapons.
During the Gulf War
Gulf War
The Persian Gulf War , commonly referred to as simply the Gulf War, was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States, against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.The war is also known under other names, such as the First Gulf...
, Oscar was appointed Deputy Commander for Procurement and Readiness for the Tank-automotive Command (TACOM), working alongside General James Monroe in Southwest Asia
Southwest Asia
Western Asia, West Asia, Southwest Asia or Southwestern Asia are terms that describe the westernmost portion of Asia. The terms are partly coterminous with the Middle East, which describes a geographical position in relation to Western Europe rather than its location within Asia...
from August 1990 to June 1991. He then served as TACOM’s Deputy Commander for Research, Development and Engineering and as Director of the United States Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center
United States Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center
The United States Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center , located in Warren, Michigan, is the US Armed Forces' research and development facility for advanced technology in ground systems. It is part of the Research, Development and Engineering Command , a major...
. In 1994, he moved to the United States Army Materiel Command
United States Army Materiel Command
The U.S. Army Materiel Command is the primary provider of materiel to the United States Army.The Command's mission includes the research & development of weapons systems as well as maintenance and parts distribution....
as the Army Materiel Command Principal Deputy for Acquisition.
In June 1995, Oscar moved to the Headquarters of the United States Department of the Army
United States Department of the Army
The Department of the Army is one of the three military departments within the Department of Defense of the United States of America. The Department of the Army is the Federal Government agency which the United States Army is organized within, and it is led by the Secretary of the Army who has...
(HQ DA), becoming Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Procurement in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Research, Development and Acquisition). From May 1997 to June 1998, he was Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army (Research, Development and Acquisition). From June 2000 to January 2001, he was Acting Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy in the Office of Management and Budget. He was then Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology) from January 21, 2001 to February 1, 2002.
Oscar left public service in April 2002, becoming Vice President for Strategy at Fluor Corp.