James P. Downey

James P. Downey
James P. Downey
	Official portrait, 2024
Born	1964 (age 59–60); New York, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1987–present
Rank	Vice Admiral
Commands held	Naval Sea Systems Command; Navy Regional Maintenance Center;
Awards	Navy Distinguished Service Medal; Legion of Merit (2)

James Peter Downey (born 1964) is a United States Navy vice admiral who has served as the commander of Naval Sea Systems Command since January 3, 2024. He served as the program executive officer for aircraft carriers from 2019 to 2023.

Raised in New York state, Downey graduated from the University at Albany, SUNY with a B.S. degree in economics and computer science in 1986. He was commissioned as an ensign in 1987. Downey later earned an M.S. degree in computer science from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1997.

In April 2023, Downey was nominated for promotion to vice admiral and appointment as commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command.

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