Science Applications International Corp. has hired Steffanie Easter as vice president of strategy and planning for the Defense Systems Group.
In this role, Easter is responsible for supporting the strategic direction and growth of all group customer accounts. She will report to Jim Scanlon, the group’s executive vice president and general manager.
“I’m excited and happy to join the SAIC team,” Easter said. “I look forward to helping the Defense Systems Group continue its great tradition of outstanding support to the Navy, Army and Defense Logistics Agency.”
Easter brings over 30 years of experience to this role. She previously served as director of Navy staff at the Department of the Navy and was the first civilian to hold the position to coordinate enterprise-level efforts across the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. She also ensured alignment of over 400 flag officers and senior executives while supporting the chief of Naval operations and the secretary of the Navy.
Easter also worked as the acting assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics and technology and the principal deputy to the organization, where she was responsible for supervising Army acquisition, research and development and logistics endeavors.
Other previous positions include executive director of the F-35 Joint Program Office, assistant deputy chief of naval operations for manpower, personnel, training and education, assistant commander for acquisition for Naval Air Systems Command and deputy program executive officer for Tactical Aircraft Programs.
“Steffanie is a great addition to our outstanding team,” Scanlon said. “Steffanie’s experience brings tremendous value to SAIC and her vast knowledge and insight into the mission and requirements of both the Navy and Army will help us build upon and improve delivery of state-of-the-art solutions for our customers.”