Linda J. Asher
Senior Vice President & Head of Contracts, Procurement and Pricing, Booz Allen Hamilton
Linda Asher is most proud of the transformational technology and critical capabilities Booz Allen delivers to clients across missions of national importance, from protecting the nation to transforming health care, exploring space, securing critical infrastructure and more. In an unprecedented time of accelerated technology advancements, Asher is committed to working with policy and procurement leaders to deliver innovative and outcomes-based solutions that enable mission success.
Asher partners closely with her fellow tech leaders at Booz Allen to help clients solve, plan and procure solutions and mission-oriented outcomes for their most challenging program objectives. So, it was a point of pride and validation for Asher when Booz Allen was recognized as the largest provider of AI services to the federal government by Deltek.
“AI can streamline and optimize our contract and acquisition processes by providing timely analytics and data-driven insights to improve the overall contract lifecycle management process,” said Asher. “The adoption and integration of AI in the acquisition lifecycle will continue to pay dividends in keeping pace with today’s tech environment.”
Asher is also committed to advancing and leading diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. She celebrates Booz Allen’s accomplishments in cultivating an environment that fosters respect, belonging and opportunity for all employees and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
“People are at the heart of Booz Allen’s success, and we’re dedicated to cultivating a rich blend of perspectives and creating an integrated talent base that scales,” Asher said. “It’s essential to drive diversity across the entire enterprise, retaining and investing in diverse talent across our teams.”
“Linda leads by example, combining an innovative problem-solving mentality with empathy and empowerment,” said Booz Allen’s Chief Operating Officer Kristine Martin Anderson. “Her forward-looking approach is essential to our ability to integrate technologies like AI into our contracting and procurement functions, helping to drive our VoLT strategy (velocity, leadership, technology) forward as we accelerate innovation across government at speed and scale.”
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In 2024, Asher is focused on enhancing outcome-based contracting solutions throughout the acquisition lifecycle by shifting the focus from traditional labor-based methods to results-oriented approaches.
“Outcome-based models offer enormous flexibility to think outside the box and present creative solutions that use new tools and emerging technologies,” said Asher. “This shift in focus will lead to more cost-effective solutions and ensure that projects deliver the optimal value and benefits.”