URS Corporation was, according to their website, a leader in providing "engineering, construction and technical services for public agencies and private sector companies around the world." In fiscal year 2013 URS Corporation received nearly $1.3 billion in Department of Defense contracts. AECOM acquired URS Corporation in 2014.
| Rank | First | Last | Former Office/Employer | Date of Resignation/Retirement | Start Date at URS Corporation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Admiral | Nevin P. | Carr | U.S. Navy | 01/01/2012 | 10/09/2013 |
| Rear Admiral | Michael C. | Bachmann | Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) | 10/01/2010 | 02/25/2011 |
Ethics laws are riddled with loopholes. Without transparency and more effective protections of the public interest the revolving door between senior Pentagon officials and officers and defense contractors may be costing American taxpayers billions.