Maura Betts

About Maura Betts

A decisive, team-focused leader who provides executive-level leadership to drive culture and organizational excellence. A problem-solver with leadership experience spanning engineering, operations, program management, HR, legislation and strategy. Extensive HR and Operations experience in demanding, dynamic environments includes- Developing and executing strategic engagement advancing HR priorities- Aligning HR functions to the organization’s strategic objectives- Managing and executing the breadth of the Operations portfolio across Finance, Operations & Technology, Inclusion, Administration and Communications My experience as a Naval Officer is grounded in operational assignments, informing my enterprise-wide perspective to day-to-day people operations and long-range organizational strategy. From advancing strategy between the Executive and Legislative Branches, to engaging with the local community, I use my strategic communication skills to build partnerships. An avid runner, reader, cook, and traveler. Wherever we\'re headed next, Let\'s Go!

Experience

1. Human Resources Manager

   Design Interactive

   Apr 2026 — Present · US

Education

• University of Virginia

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Civil Engineering

• Naval Postgraduate School

  Master of Science (M.S.), Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation

  2006 — 2007

• USAF Air Command and Staff College

  Joint Professional Military Education

  2015 — 2020

Skills

• Military Operations
• Leadership
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Military
• Dod
• National Security
• Recruiting
• Military Training
• Command
• Personnel Management
• Operational Planning
• Policy
• Human Resources
• Security Clearance
• Defense
• Project Planning
• Navy