Jack Riley

Jack Riley is a former Vice President and Director of RAND's Homeland Security Research Division.2 He retired in May 2024 after a long career at RAND Corporation.2 During his tenure, Riley led research and analysis for various government agencies, including the Office of the Secretary of Defense and U.S. intelligence community.34

Riley's expertise spans multiple areas of national security, including:

1. Homeland security
2. Counterterrorism
3. Drug policy
4. Law enforcement
5. Border security

Throughout his career, Riley authored numerous publications on these topics, contributing significantly to policy discussions and research in national security.1 He also served as the executive sponsor of RAND's employee resource group on racial equity.5

Prior to his retirement, Riley held several leadership positions at RAND, including:

• Vice President and Director of the National Security Research Division6
• Director of the National Defense Research Institute6

Riley's appointment as Vice President and Director of the RAND National Security Research Division was announced in January 20107, highlighting his long-standing commitment to national security research and policy analysis.