FORT MEADE, Md. – General Timothy D. Haugh, Director of the National Security Agency (NSA), announced that Sara Siegle has been appointed as the NSA’s Chief, Strategic Communications and Senior Executive Advisor to the Board of Directors. In this role, Siegle will enhance the overall communications vision and strategy for the Agency, and will be responsible for leading a global workforce of communications professionals. Siegle previously served as NSA’s Reauthorization Lead for Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and Chief of the Authorities Integration Group. In these positions, she played a critical role in the recent reauthorization of Section 702 of FISA, while ensuring NSA's application of mission authorities was consistent with law and policy.
“Sara’s 20 years of experience in the Agency is evident in her passion for the people, the partnerships and the mission,” said General Timothy Haugh, Commander, U.S. Cyber Command, Director National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service. “As Chief of the Authorities Integration Group, Sara played an integral role in working with our partners in Congress to ensure the continuation of authorities that are crucial to NSA’s mission.”
Siegle started her career at the Agency in 2004 as an Intelligence Analyst and has since served in a variety of roles in NSA’s Operations and Cybersecurity directorates. As Deputy Chief of the Cybersecurity Collaboration Center, she helped lead the stand-up of the NSA organization tasked with forging public-private partnerships to prevent and eradicate cyber threats to National Security Systems and the Defense Industrial Base. With Siegle’s breadth of experience, she understands the importance of transparency and sharing NSA’s mission goals, values and successes through timely communication.
NSA is increasingly sharing information with the public on the work it does to protect the safety and security of the American people. “It is a privilege to continue supporting the mission of NSA through Strategic Communications,” said Siegle. “I’m thrilled at the opportunity to help make sure we continue to inform others about the critically important work and responsibilities NSA carries out on behalf of the American people. I am looking forward to working with a group of skilled and dedicated professionals who are passionate about protecting our nation and future, while ensuring effective communications with NSA’s public and private partners.”