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As the U.S. and its allies prepare for operations across the Indo-Pacific, logistics has become both a decisive advantage and a potential point of failure. Vast distances, dispersed forces, and contested domains place extraordinary strain on supply chains, requiring new approaches to sustainment. The challenge is no longer limited to moving materiel; it is about anticipating disruption, protecting vulnerable networks against cyber and physical attack, and ensuring forces remain equipped and ready at the tactical edge.
In this episode of GovExec TV, defense leaders will examine how Special Operations and joint forces are rethinking sustainment for contested environments. The conversation will explore how supply chain risk management is being integrated into operational planning, alongside the role of emerging technologies and industry partnerships in strengthening resilience. Moving beyond short-term fixes, the discussion will focus on building agile, adaptive logistics systems capable of sustaining combat power and preserving readiness in an era of near-peer competition.
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Joe McMahon
Senior Director, Defense Mission Software
General Dynamics Information Technology
Joe McMahon
Senior Director, Defense Mission Software
General Dynamics Information Technology
Joe McMahon is Senior Director for Defense Mission Software at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT). In this role, he leads strategy, innovation, and execution across the company’s defense software initiatives, advancing mission-critical capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense and intelligence community. He brings deep expertise in both enterprise and mission technology modernization, data integration and analysis, and software engineering that bridges tactical operations with enterprise-scale systems.
Prior to joining GDIT, Joe served as Senior Director of Special Programs at Iron Eagle X, where he led corporate efforts to expand within the Intelligence Community and managed a program for U.S. Special Operations Command, delivering a multi-network data platform supporting global missions. He was the Chief Technologist and Director of Data Intelligence at Maxar Technologies, where he drove strategic growth initiatives, migrated enterprise systems to the cloud, and led artificial intelligence and FinOps modernization programs. Throughout his career, he managed large, distributed engineering teams delivering mission-focused data and analytics solutions to the Department of Defense and other federal customers. Across these roles, he has been recognized for cultivating high-performing teams, mentoring emerging technical talent, and aligning innovation with measurable business outcomes.
Joe earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in computer science and electrical engineering from George Washington University.