BG Ed Barker assumed responsibility as the Program Executive Officer for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S) on June 29, 2023. As the PEO, he provides technical and managerial oversight for the development and acquisition of the Army’s portfolio of intelligence; electronic warfare; cyber; integrated base defense; force protection; position, navigation and timing; biometrics; and target acquisition programs.  These capabilities, spanning more than 80 Programs of Record and Quick Reaction Capabilities with an annual budget of approximately $2.7 billion, provide a more detailed understanding of the battlefield. Before becoming PEO, BG Barker served as the Deputy PEO.

A native of Minford, Ohio, Ed enlisted in the Army in 1988. He was subsequently awarded an ROTC scholarship and attended Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Graduating in 1992, he was commissioned as an Infantry Officer and stationed at Ft. Hood (now Cavazos), Texas with the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division in a range of assignments.  In 1998, he was assigned to Fort Gordon (now Eisenhower), Georgia, and served in the 513th Military Intelligence (MI) Brigade where he commanded A Company, 297th MI Battalion.

In 2000, he joined the Army Acquisition Corps and was selected for Advanced Civil Schooling. In July 2001, he served as contracting officer at the Defense Supply Center Columbus, Ohio. In 2004, he served as the Director of Contracting for the U.S. Army Office of Military Support.  In this capacity, he dedicated his efforts to support the nation’s most sensitive activities in the war on terrorism and other contingency operations worldwide. In 2010, BG Barker served as the Product Manager for Tactical Applications at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). During this time, he deployed as the Mission Commander for a joint NRO/NASA mission and provided assured access from the nation’s spaced-based intelligence and communication architecture.  BG Barker assumed duties as the Executive Officer to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology (ASA(ALT)) in July 2013, where he advised and assisted in the management of the Army’s multi-billion-dollar material enterprise.

BG Barker also served as the Project Manager for Soldier Warrior at PEO Soldier from 2015 to 2018 where he led the modernization of the Army’s integrated tactical network. He then returned to ASA(ALT) to become the Chief of Staff to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for AL&T. Following this, BG Barker served as the Assistant PEO Enterprise Information Systems and oversaw the integration of the Army’s Enterprise Resource Planning systems.

Barker’s awards include the Legion of Merit with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Defense Meritorious Service Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Valorous Unit Award, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Expert Infantryman’s Badge and Parachutist’s Badge. He has completed the Infantry Officer Basic Course, Military Intelligence Advanced Courses and attended the Army Command and General Staff College and the Senior Service College at the Eisenhower School. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Marshall University and a Master of Science in Management with an emphasis in Contracting and Industrial Procurement from the Florida Institute of Technology. He also holds a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy from the Eisenhower School. He is Level III certified in Contracting and Program Management.

Ed is engaged to Ms. Amy Siegel from Salisbury MD.  Together they have a beautiful, blended family with Farran (22), Jaden (21), and Genevieve (6).

Kyle Perkins is a distinguished leader with over 22 years of experience in weapon system acquisition, specializing in leading large and complex organizations through development, procurement, fielding, and sustainment processes. With an extensive background in business financial management, acquisition strategy development, and workforce development, Kyle has held senior leadership positions across multiple Program Executive Offices (PEOs), including the PEO Intelligence, Electronic Warfare, & Sensors (IEW&S), the Joint PEO (JPEO) for Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Defense (CBRND), and PEO Command Control Communications and Network (C3N), formerly PEO C3 Tactical or C3T.

Kyle is currently serving in a Senior Executive Service (SES) detail, as the Acting Deputy Program Executive Officer at PEO IEW&S, where he plays a pivotal role in coordinating, integrating, and leading eight subordinate Project Managers (PMs) to ensure the development and integration of sensors and sensor data across various technologies. He has previously served in this acting capability in 2023, where Kyle also formulated and planned long-range programs aimed at ensuring the engineering, acquisition, integration, fielding, and sustainment of complex IEW&S systems.

Prior to 2023, Kyle served in another SES detail as Deputy Joint Program Executive Officer at the JPEO CBRND, where he provided guidance and direction on the development, acquisition, distribution, and deployment of highly specialized defense systems. He was instrumental in leading an organization-wide study evaluating all policies, processes, human capital, and financial resources to develop recommendations for optimizing the JPEO’s mission. Additionally, Kyle coordinated with external stakeholders to support pandemic response efforts and developed modernization strategies for early warning systems.

Kyle served in various leadership roles across PEO C3T from 2009 to 2019, where he was the Business Management Chief for Project Manager Mission Command, Product Lead for Tactical Digital Media, and Deputy Product Lead for Mission Command Cyber.

From April 2019 to April 2025, Kyle served as the Chief of Staff for PEO IEW&S, overseeing the management of the PEO Staff and seven functional divisions at the headquarters level. He represented the PEO at senior leader engagements and leads the development and execution of human capital management strategies to shape the workforce of the future.

Kyle holds a Master of Science degree in Program Management from the Naval Postgraduate School and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Rider University. He is also certified as a Federal Internal Coach and holds Level III certifications in Program Management and Business Cost Estimating and Financial Management Throughout his career, Kyle has been recognized for his outstanding contributions with awards such as the Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal, the Office of the Secretary of Defense Award for Excellence, the Superior Civilian Service Award, and the Achievement Medal for Civilian Service. He is also actively involved in volunteer activities, including coaching for unemployed professionals, and participating in industry panels and career development events.

Kyle’s dedication to excellence, strategic leadership, and commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces make him a respected leader in the field of weapon system acquisition and program management.