Jenness Simler is a seasoned leader in national security with extensive experience bridging the gap between business and defense policy. Jenness guides Invariant’s clients through political uncertainty, while building credibility in Washington and across the defense industrial base. 

Focus Areas 

• Connecting business outcomes to national security policy, ensuring that industry innovation anticipates and aligns with strategic defense objectives. 

• Reforming the Department of Defense’s relationship with industry, fostering public-private sector collaboration that strengthens national security while driving efficiency and innovation. 

• Promoting creative, strategic thinking to develop solutions that advance U.S. defense capabilities.   

Prior to joining Invariant, Jenness served in leadership roles in the aerospace industry, Congress, and the Department of Defense. As the Vice President of Contested Logistics Solutions for Boeing, Jenness also led advocacy for the Boeing Global Services business and spearheaded defense policy issues for the enterprise. Additionally, she served on the House Armed Services Committee for over a decade, including as the staff director.