language) Assignments 2007 Retired 2006–2007 Special U.S. Liaison Officer, London 2000–2006 Deputy Director of the National Security Agency 1997–2000 SAIC/Information Operations Advanced Technologies and Solutions Group 1996–1997 Special Assistant to the Director for Information Warfare 1992–1996 Chief of Operations Analysis, Group A 1989–1992 Chief, NSA/CSS Representative Europe Office 1987–1989 Associate Deputy Director for Operations/Military Support 1986–1987 Chief of the Office of Collection Management 1984–1986 Chief of a major field installation 1982–1984 Deputy Chief of a major field installation 1979–1982 Chief of Operations of a major field installation 1975–1978 Chief of the Office of Customer Relations and Support to Military Operations Before 1975, Mr. Black served in various positions at NSA Headquarters, NSA European Headquarters, and The Pentagon. Significant awards 2007 The NSA Bronze Medal 2006 National Security Medal 2006 3rd Exceptional Civilian Service Award 2005 Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award 2002 Distinguished Executive Presidential Rank Award 1998 Joint Intelligence Unit Citation for Information Warfare Staff 1997 2nd Exceptional Civilian Service Award 1996 National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal 1992 Secretary of Defense Meritorious Civilian Service Award 1986 Exceptional Civilian Service Award 1984 Senior Executive Service Presidential Rank Award 1974 Meritorious Civilian Service Award 1959–80 Elevated through the ranks to the Senior Cryptologic Executive Service Sources Public domain biography from the NSA References 1936 births Living people Analysts of the National Security Agency George Washington University alumni Deputy Directors of the National Security Agency Defense Language Institute alumni People from Pasadena, Maryland People from New Mexico