Mr. DiLisio, a native of Fairfax, Virginia began his professional career with the Department of the Navy in 1987 as a logistics management specialist in the office of the Chief Engineer for Logistics, Material Support Division of NAVSEA. He was responsible for analysis and development of Command acquisition policies and procedures to ensure effective and economical support of shipboard systems and equipment.
In September 1989, he was selected as the ILS manager for the AOE-6 Fast Combat Support Ship, where he was charged with the complete re-planning effort and execution of the full ship class logistics program. He directed the ILS delivery of the first two ships of the class. In 1994, he was appointed Logistics Director of the Strategic Sealift Program. Under Mr. DiLisio's direction, the Strategic Sealift Conversions were successfully delivered into service. The Program included two lead construction ships representing four distinct ship classes.
In May 1998, Mr. DiLisio was appointed as the Director of Operational Readiness for the DD-21 program. He was responsible for devising new, innovative logistics strategies for the support of the U.S. Navy's newest destroyer class. In February 2002, he assumed the duties of the acting Deputy Program Manager for the restructured DD(X) program; and was confirmed as the formal Deputy in October 2003. As the senior civilian in charge of the ACAT ID Twenty First Century Destroyer program, DDG 1000, he directed the successful execution of a $2.9B Phase III effort.
Mr. DiLisio entered the Senior Executive Service (SES) on 20 December 2006, adding to his 21 years of civilian service. He then assumed the role of Assistant Deputy Commander, Fleet Logistics Support at Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) where he was responsible for the program management and implementation of logistics functions, policies and processes within NAVSEA and its field activities.
In August 2008, Mr. DiLisio reported to Commander, Submarine Forces where he is serving as the Executive Director of the Submarine Force Headquarters in Norfolk, VA. He serves as the principal advisor to the Commander on all matters relating to Undersea Enterprise programs and requirements. Mr. DiLisio is the senior civilian in the Submarine Force.
Mr. DiLisio holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Strayer University. He is a recipient of numerous professional awards including the Superior Civil Service Award, and holds an honorary commission as a Naval Supply Corps Flag Officer. He is member of the Acquisition Professional Community.