SAIC Appoints Josh Jackson to Lead Defense and Civilian Sector Army Business Unit

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Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) announced the appointment of Josh Jackson as senior vice president of the Army Business Unit. In this role, he will lead strategy and program development for U.S. Army customers. Jackson, a SAIC veteran since 2002, has held multiple leadership positions and is recognized for his innovation in defense solutions. His leadership is expected to enhance SAIC's operational excellence and grow its Army portfolio. Bob Genter, president of Defense and Civilian Sector, expressed confidence in Jackson's ability to maintain the positive momentum in the company's growth initiatives.

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• Josh Jackson's appointment is expected to strengthen the leadership within the Army Business Unit.
• Jackson's extensive experience at SAIC since 2002 may enhance business development and strategy execution.

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RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) today announced the appointment of Josh Jackson as senior vice president of the company’s Army Business Unit, responsible for leading strategy, business development and program excellence across the company’s portfolio of solutions and services delivered to a wide range of U.S. Army customers.

“Josh’s passion for solving complex mission challenges for our customers, while leveraging emerging technologies in smart and unique ways, will continue to serve SAIC and our customers well,” said Bob Genter, president, Defense and Civilian Sector at SAIC.“I am confident Josh will increase the positive momentum we have seen across our Army portfolio, aligned with our strategy to grow our systems integration efforts and drive operational excellence in our IT modernization portfolio.”

Since joining SAIC in 2002, Jackson has held positions of increasing responsibility while delivering a track record of growth and driving innovation for defense customers. He joined SAIC as a program manager, followed by division manager, chief engineer and operations manager before being promoted to business unit leadership within the company, where he led the Naval portfolio for the last three years. In his new role, Jackson reports to Genter.

Jackson is a founding member of SAIC’s Inclusion and Diversity Council and the executive sponsor for SAIC’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics business resource group.

Jackson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Virginia Tech and a Master of Business Administration from the College of William & Mary.

To learn more about SAIC’s work with the Department of Defense, visit www.saic.com/defense.

About SAIC

SAIC^® is a premier Fortune 500^® technology integrator driving our nation’s technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion.​​​​ For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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Thais Hanson

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Source: Science Applications International Corp.

FAQ

Who is Josh Jackson, and what is his role at SAIC?

Josh Jackson has been appointed as senior vice president of the Army Business Unit at SAIC, where he will lead strategy and program excellence for U.S. Army customers.

What impact will Josh Jackson's appointment have on SAIC's Army portfolio?

His appointment is anticipated to drive growth and operational excellence within SAIC's Army portfolio following positive momentum in the business.

When was Josh Jackson appointed to his new role at SAIC?

The announcement of Josh Jackson's appointment was made on February 22, 2023.

What qualifications does Josh Jackson have for his new position at SAIC?

Jackson has a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Virginia Tech and an MBA from the College of William & Mary, along with extensive experience in various leadership roles at SAIC.