Cybersecurity’s Mission-Critical Weapon: Agentic AI
Gwen Clavon is senior vice president of cybersecurity & threat mitigation at Amentum, overseeing a team tasked with protecting strategic partnerships by leveraging machine learning, big data analytics and emerging tech to secure data, enhance operational agility, and strengthen digital and physical infrastructure. Cybersecurity is no longer a game of defense. It’s a race against
Amentum Appoints Susan Hawkins as VP for Intel & Cyber Strategy & Growth
Amentum has named Susan Hawkins vice president of strategy and growth for its Intelligence and Cyber business. Hawkins brings more than 25 years of experience in operational and functional leadership and will focus on expanding Amentum’s global intelligence and cyber portfolio through strategic planning, execution and customer engagement. “Susan brings a tremendous focus on top-notch
WATCH: Amentum’s Jim Blankenhorn on UK Nuclear & Defense Work Expansion
Amentum recently announced plans to create 3,000 new jobs over the next four years on the back of growth in nuclear power and defence in the U.K. In this interview, WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Jim Blankenhorn, senior vice president and North America business line lead at Amentum, to discuss what these plans entail
Amentum to Add 3,000 Jobs in UK as Nuclear & Defense Work Expands
Amentum said it will create 3,000 new jobs in the U.K. over the next four years, citing rising demand in nuclear power and defense. CEO John Heller, who met President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Chequers earlier Friday, said: “The U.S. State visit reflects the unique strength of the UK-U.S.
Amentum’s Jacobs Technology Secures $4B Space Force Range Deal
Amentum, through its wholly owned subsidiary Jacobs Technology Inc., has been awarded the Space Force Range Contract by the Space Force’s Space Systems Command. The 10-year, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity award carries a ceiling value of $4 billion. The contract supports the Space Force’s plan to modernize launch operations and deliver engineering solutions that protect U.S.
Shaun Jacobson Joins Amentum as VP for Nuclear Strategy, Growth
Amentum has appointed Shaun Jacobson as vice president of nuclear strategy and growth in the North America region. Jacobson brings over 25 years of power generation experience in nuclear, natural gas and renewable energy to the role. He spent a majority of his career focused on nuclear operations, engineering, licensing, quality and strategic business development.
Amentum, Center for Cyber Safety and Education Partner on Global Cyber Scholarship
Amentum has partnered with the Center for Cyber Safety and Education, the charitable arm of ISC2, to launch the Amentum Global CISSP Scholarship. The program supports the next generation of cybersecurity professionals worldwide. The initiative will award five aspiring professionals from the U.S., U.K. and other regions with CISSP Pathway to Certification scholarships. Each award
Top Pricing Execs to Watch in 2025: Amentum’s Jason Cloutier
Jason Cloutier Vice President of Pricing, Amentum Jason Cloutier’s biggest recent achievement was leading Amentum’s pricing and estimating organization through its third M&A in 5 years — the merger of Amentum with Jacobs’ Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber and Intelligence units — creating a global engineering and technology leader and an independent, publicly traded company.
Lockheed Martin Closes Rapid Solutions Acquisition
Lockheed Martin has completed its acquisition of Amentum’s Rapid Solutions business, which provides space and airborne mission capabilities and will bolster Lockheed’s national security offerings by adding advanced radar and ISR technologies, the company said. “We’re excited to officially welcome Rapid Solutions to the Lockheed Martin team,” said Robert Lightfoot, president of Lockheed Martin Space.
2025 Chief Officer Awards Winner: Amentum’s Travis Johnson
Travis Johnson, chief financial officer of Amentum, has won WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Award for CFO of the Year (Private & Public Company, annual revenue greater than $500 million). On June 4, WashingtonExec unveiled the winners of the 2025 Chief Officer Awards, its premier recognition of the executives shaping the future of government contracting. The event,
Amentum Names Helen Simms VP of International Technology & Innovation
Amentum has named Helen Simms vice president of international technology and innovation. She will focus on expanding Amentum’s offerings across energy, environment, defense, space and international science and research projects. Simms brings over 20 years of senior management experience delivering technology solutions and complex programs for the nuclear and defense sectors. “Helen has a proven
Navy Taps Amentum for $91.8M Electromagnetic & Sensor Systems Contract
Amentum has won a $91.8 million contract from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division to will support the Navy’s national security mission through its work in electromagnetic and sensor systems. Mark Walter, president of Amentum’s Engineering & Technology Group, said the company is well positioned to help the Navy strengthen its sensor systems with
Top Chief Technology Officers to Watch in 2025: Amentum’s Jill Bruning
Jill Bruning CTO, Amentum As the first CTO of Amentum, a $13.9 billion recently launched global public company with roughly 53,000 employees, Jill Bruning’s initial focus has been architecting an enterprise technology strategy and creating a connected technology framework to drive innovation, growth and competitive advantage. In the first 100 days, the company launched its
Amentum to Sell Rapid Solutions Business to Lockheed Martin for $360M
Amentum has agreed to sell its Rapid Solutions hardware and product business to Lockheed Martin for $360 million in cash. The deal, subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions, supports Amentum’s strategy to focus on technology-enabled solutions and speeds up its debt reduction efforts, the company said. “The divestiture of Rapid Solutions sharpens Amentum’s focus
Amentum Inks $247M Global Counter-Threat Finance Contract
Amentum has won a $247.6 million contract from the Defense Department’s Air Combat Command Acquisition Management and Integration Center, Counternarcotics and Global Threats Division. The company will use artificial intelligence- and machine learning-enabled tools and advanced analytics to help DOD and partner agencies disrupt financial systems and networks that threaten U.S. interests. “Our team’s expertise
Amentum Wins $247M Global Counter-Threat Finance Contract
Amentum has won a $247.6 million contract from the Defense Department’s Air Combat Command to support the Acquisition Management and Integration Center’s Counternarcotics and Global Threats Division. Amentum will use artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced analytics to help the Defense Department and partner agencies disrupt financial systems and networks that threaten U.S. interests. “Our
Amentum Taps Corhyn Parr as VP of International BD
Amentum has appointed Corhyn Parr as vice president of international business development. Parr most recently served as CEO of Nuclear Waste Services, a subsidiary of the U.K.’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, where she helped advance the U.K.’s nuclear waste management initiatives. At Amentum, Parr will drive growth and expand the company’s global defence, energy and environment
Amentum Wins Spot on GSA OASIS+ Contract
Amentum has won a spot on the General Services Administration’s One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus program for all eight domains. OASIS+ is a government-wide multiple-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity acquisition program for non-IT services. It is designed to help agencies access a full range of service requirements that integrate multiple service disciplines with
Amentum Taps Jennifer Walsmith as Intelligence & Cybersecurity Business Lead
Amentum has named Jennifer Walsmith president of its Intelligence & Cybersecurity business, effective immediately. Walsmith will lead a global team providing national security, intelligence and cybersecurity solutions for U.S. intelligence and defense customers. “Jennifer brings more than 30 years of leadership and extensive expertise in cultivating high-performing teams and delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive critical
Top Supply Chain Execs to Watch in 2024: Amentum’s Billy Harlin
Billy Harlin Vice President Global Supply Chain Management, Amentum Billy Harlin led Amentum’s global supply chain operations across 80 countries and all seven continents while overseeing integration planning for the company’s upcoming merger and IPO. “I have a great team, and I’m proud of how they’ve remained agile as we’ve adjusted to balance the additional
Amentum Wins $105M Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Contract to Enhance Electronic Warfare Systems
Amentum has won a $105 million contract to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Airborne Electronic Attack Systems Division. The contract is awarded under the Defense Department’s Information Analysis Center’s multiple-award contract vehicle, which are awarded by the U.S. Air Force’s 774th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron. Under the contract, Amentum will develop the next generation
Amentum Taps Darren Burton as Chief People Officer
Amentum has appointed Darren Burton as chief people officer to lead talent strategy and management that supports a diverse global workforce. “Darren brings over two decades of experience in proven strategies designed to attract and motivate top talent to thrive in competitive and disruptive business environments,” said John Heller, CEO of Amentum. “We welcome him
WATCH: Amentum’s Brian Heffernan Shares Personal, Organizational Commitment to Supporting Veterans
According to the U.S. Census, there were 15.8 million military veterans in the U.S. in 2023, representing 6.1% of the total civilian population aged 18 and over. This Veterans Day, WashingtonExec is highlighting the ways in which the GovCon industry is recognizing and supporting the veteran community, around the holiday and year-round. Brian Heffernan, global manager of
Amentum Wins $490M Contract to Modernize Navy Training Aircraft
Amentum has secured a $490 million contract with the U.S. Navy to provide logistics support for the T-54A Multi-Engine Training System, which will replace the aging T-44C aircraft. In collaboration with the Navy and original equipment manufacturer Textron, Amentum will help modernize the Navy’s training aircraft fleet. Through its fleet management for the METS program,
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