Hidden Hand: Chris Inglis, the Eagle Scout at the NSA
Deputy director, National Security Agency
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In the weeks since former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden exposed secret spying programs, NSA Director General Keith Alexander has been shuttling to Capitol Hill for hearings and closed-door meetings with angry lawmakers. At his side is Deputy Director Chris Inglis. The head of the NSA must be a military officer, and its No. 2 a civilian with the experience to run the agency’s daily operations and help the uniformed chief navigate its labyrinthine organization.