Douglas E. Himberger is a Senior Vice President and Director at NORC, leading new research efforts and developing business in the areas of security, energy, and the environment. He is based in NORC's Bethesda, Maryland, office.
Himberger has more than 30 years of experience leading strategy and technology teams across the government and private sectors. He has conducted cutting-edge research, and writes and speaks frequently on security, sustainability, and resiliency. Himberger joined NORC from Booz Allen Hamilton, where he was a vice president and partner with an impressive track record of supporting the federal government in a variety of critical areas, including homeland security and homeland defense. In this role, he addressed survivability and vulnerability, as well as information and infrastructure assurance requirements for homeland security, homeland defense, and enterprise resilience and assurance efforts across a wide range of government and commercial clients. He was a leader of the firm's security team, supporting key clients including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and various law enforcement and counter-terrorism agencies. He also led the firm's Global Risks Initiative Task Force, as well as the Pandemic Task Force, supporting government and industry in preparedness, resiliency, and continuity of operations.
Prior to Booz Allen, Himberger served as the technical director of GTE/BBN Laboratories' Sensors & Systems Technology Division, where he supported DARPA, U.S. Department of Defense laboratories and acquisition commands, and various international defense and commercial efforts, including for Japan and the UK. He led modeling and simulation efforts, as well as development of operational systems to provide direct support to combat missions.
Himberger serves on the boards of a number of safety, security, and educational nonprofits, including the Safe America Foundation, an organization supporting safety and resiliency across businesses and communities. He is a member of numerous professional societies and volunteer organizations.