Warren Harris

Warren A. Harris serves as the Chief, I2D in the OUSD(I&S). He is responsible for establishing and providing Department of Defense (DoD) policy, guidance, direction for Identity Intelligence (I2).

Mr. Harris earned the rank of GG15 in December 2022. He has over 37 years of leadership and expertise in the DoD, over 15 years’ experience in managing DoD units, activities, and the development and direction of multi-agency, intelligence operations, with extensive experience in supporting national, operational, and tactical I2 activities and missions, strategic planning, policy formulation, and oversight.

Mr. Harris retired from the United States Army in 2008 as a First Sergeant after 21 years of honorable military service. His civilian career assignments in the DoD include serving as a Senior Intelligence Integrator, Strategy/Plans Branch Chief, Mission, and Program Manager; responsible for coordinating intelligence activities across Joint Forces to enable globally integrated operations.

Mr. Harris has deployed four times in support of military combat operations. He served in Operations Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Desert Storm, and Desert Shield. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management from American Military University (AMU) and an Associate of Liberal Arts Degree from Saint Leo University.

Mr. Harris’ awards include the Director, National Intelligence, Exceptional Achievement Medal, OUSD Policy Award for Excellence, Defense Intelligence Agency, Meritorious Civilian Service Medal, four Meritorious Service Medals, several additional meritorious achievements, service medals, and unit awards.

Mr. Harris was born in Huntington, WV. He and his wife live in Northern Virginia. They have been married for over 33 years and they have two kids. Mr. Harris enjoys painting, drawing, listing to music, wood working (fine furniture), home improvement projects, and riding his motorcycle.