We’re thrilled to welcome Dana Occhiuzzi Rushing to the Arch family as our new Vice President of DoD Growth & Innovation – SBIR/STTR & Defense! Dana brings over 14 years of experience in defense, national security, and emerging technologies, with a proven track record of leading innovation at the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic. At Arch, she will spearhead our efforts to expand across the Department of Defense (DoD) ecosystem—accelerating strategic growth through SBIR/STTR, Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), and technology transition initiatives.
Dana’s passion for agile acquisition, deep knowledge of threat-informed development, and commitment to delivering real-world impact make her an incredible asset to our mission. From early-stage innovation to warfighter deployment, Dana is shaping how we approach scalable, secure, and cutting-edge solutions for national defense.
Please join us in welcoming Dana as we continue building next-gen capabilities and deepening our commitment to the defense community.