Richard O'Malley

At a glance

Richard O'Malley is a Navy Reserve intelligence officer and technology-business founder whose experience also includes senior defense advisory work in acquisition and sustainment.

Summary sources: [1] [2]

Career and documented accomplishments

• His prepared statement describes more than two decades as a Navy Reserve intelligence officer, including service connected with Iraq, Syria and European Command. [1]
• Founded Looking Glass Investments, a business using data analysis and machine learning for risk modeling. [1]
• Reported becoming senior adviser to the Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment in March 2026 after serving as a special assistant to the defense secretary. [1] [2]
• His qualifications responses also identify experience at Lockheed Martin, Journal Communications and the Department of Veterans Affairs. [2]

Role and nomination context

• The Armed Services Committee's July 14, 2026, hearing considered his nomination for Deputy Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment; his acquisition reform plans are prospective commitments. [3] [2]

Sources and review date

Career and role sources reviewed Oct 14, 2026. These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.

1. Opening statement of Richard Matthew O'Malley

   Senate Armed Services Committee. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.

2. Richard O'Malley advance policy-question responses

   Senate Armed Services Committee. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.

3. July 14, 2026 nomination hearing

   Senate Armed Services Committee. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.