National Security Executive Khalid Syed Joins Amentum

CHANTILLY, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Amentum has hired Khalid Syed in the role of Vice President of Strategic National Security Initiatives. Syed will lead Amentum’s efforts to strengthen national security solutions across integrated air and missile defense, C5ISR, and space systems. He brings over 30 years of experience in building and managing mission-critical defense technology businesses and a track record of success in scaling enterprises and driving innovation.

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Vice President of Strategic National Security Initiatives

"Amentum is dedicated to supporting the defense of our nation and delivering advanced solutions across the Department of War. Khalid Syed is uniquely suited to scale our offerings," said Mark Walter, President for the Engineering and Technology Business Group of Amentum. "Syed’s extensive experience in complex defense systems, paired with his commitment to innovation, makes him the ideal leader to strengthen Amentum’s national security presence."

In his most recent role, Syed served as an executive in the National Security Technology Sector at Booz Allen Hamilton, where he led a business with a large portfolio and spearheaded growth efforts that expanded annual revenues with a consistent growth rate. His leadership impacted critical national security programs, such as the Battle Control System-Fixed (BCS-F) and the Northern Command/NORAD C2 modernization initiatives, elevating homeland air defense and achieving operational excellence.

Throughout his career, Syed has been at the forefront of advancements in multi-domain operations, joint all-domain command and control (JADC2), and artificial intelligence-powered battle management. His technical expertise and strategic leadership have earned him recognition on programs critical to national defense, such as the Space Force GPS modernization and the Defense of Guam initiative.

"I'm excited to join Amentum at a pivotal time in the company’s growth trajectory," said Syed. "I look forward to driving growth as we deliver mission-critical solutions that safeguard the nation. Together, we will ensure Amentum continues to serve as a trusted partner to our government and defense clients."

Syed holds an Executive MBA from Georgetown University and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from George Washington University, along with industry-leading certifications, including his PMP and Certified Systems Engineering Professional credentials.

About Amentum

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

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