Top Contracts Execs to Watch in 2026: Astrion’s Julia Donley
Julia Donley Chief Contracts Officer, Astrion Julia Donley helped build a unified contracts and procurement organization following the integration of several businesses — positioning Astrion to support customers more efficiently and strategically by standardizing processes and improving cross-team collaboration. Astrion Chairman and CEO Tom Vice said Donley’s leadership and the business transformation she is helping
Julia Donley Brings Strategic Vision to Astrion’s Contracts and Growth Strategy
For Julia Donley, contracts are more than agreements and compliance requirements. They are a strategic tool for helping organizations grow and deliver mission outcomes. As chief contracts officer at Astrion, Donley is focused on strengthening the company’s contracts and procurement organizations as Astrion continues to integrate capabilities, modernize operations and support customers tackling complex challenges.
Top Pricing Execs to Watch in 2026: Astrion’s Kim Schoenauer
Kim Schoenauer Vice President, Pricing, Astrion Kim Schoenauer’s biggest recent achievement was leading a multibillion-dollar joint venture proposal that brought together two industry-leading companies with distinct executive teams and priorities. It was an incredible opportunity to unite cross-functional experts around a winning pricing strategy that balanced competing objectives while driving a successful submission. She takes
Astrion Names New CEO, Taps Leaders for Space, Growth Roles
Astrion has appointed Tom Vice as executive chair and CEO, Eric Brown as president of space operations and allied missions and Conn Doherty as chief growth officer, all effective immediately. “Mission demands are increasing in speed, complexity, and consequence,” Vice said. “Astrion’s strength starts with its people — a talented team with deep mission understanding,
Astrion Promotes Ignacio ‘Iggy’ Alvarez to Lead Air Force Business
Astrion has promoted Ignacio “Iggy” Alvarez to executive vice president and general manager for its Air Force business, where he will lead the Air Force portfolio and oversee programs supporting operational readiness and modernization priorities, drawing on over two decades of military and industry experience. “Iggy brings deep operational insight, technical expertise, and a warfighter’s
Top HR Execs to Watch in 2025: Astrion’s Heather Wilson
Heather Wilson CHRO, Astrion Heather Wilson successfully led the workforce integration that expanded Astrion from 2,000 employees to over 6,400. Her ability to align people strategy with business goals turned complex integrations into a competitive edge. “At Astrion, we’re building more than a workforce,” she said. “We’re cultivating the next generation of mission leaders. We’re
Top Pricing Execs to Watch in 2025: Astrion’s Kim Schoenauer
Kim Schoenauer Vice President, Pricing, Astrion Shortly after joining Astrion, Kim Schoenauer worked on a major proposal that showcased a win-win approach benefiting both the customer and the company. By optimizing best practices, her team developed smarter, more strategic pricing options. This success set the tone for Schoenauer’s vision: making decisions that balance customer needs with
2024 Pinnacle Awards Winner: Astrion’s Ronald ‘Fog’ Hahn
Ronald “Fog” Hahn, chief growth officer at Astrion, has won WashingtonExec’s Pinnacle Award for Business Development Executive of the Year (Private Company). On Nov. 21, WashingtonExec announced the Pinnacle Awards winners during an annual event showcasing government and industry executives who notably spurred innovation for federal clients in the region. The event, attended by over
Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024: Astrion’s Heather Wilson
Heather Wilson Chief Human Resources Officer, Astrion In 2023, Heather Wilson transitioned from a successful career in large public defense companies to a key leadership role at Astrion, a private equity-backed government services firm. This move allowed her to apply the extensive knowledge and experience she gained in larger organizations to a dynamic, growing mid-sized
Astrion Unveils New Executive Leadership Team After Axient Acquisition
Astrion announced a new executive leadership team following its recent acquisition of Axient. Dave Zolet will continue as Astrion’s CEO. “Joining forces with Axient positions Astrion as a unique player in the market, combining the agility of a smaller company with the depth and breadth of capabilities typically associated with larger corporations,” Zolet said. “This
WATCH: Astrion’s Fog Hahn on the Value of Mid-Tier Companies in GovCon
WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Ronald “Fog” Hahn, chief growth officer of Astrion, to discuss the value of mid-tier companies in GovCon and recent contract wins. Astrion was formed following the integration of two flagship government services firms, Oasis Systems and ERC, putting the company in the mid-tier market. Tune in to hear Hahn’s thoughts
Astrion to Acquire Axient
Astrion, a Brightstar Capital Partners portfolio company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Axient. Astrion provides services to boost preparedness, optimize performance and ensure mission success for defense and federal agencies. Axient is a systems integrator advancing defense and civil missions from aerospace to cyberspace with multidomain test and analysis, mission engineering and operations,
Astrion Joint Venture Beyond New Horizons Wins $3.7B Air Force Contract
Beyond New Horizons, LLC, an Astrion joint venture with Fluor, has won a $3.7 billion contract with the U.S. Air Force. This is a 12-year Test Operations and Sustainment II contract that supports the Arnold Engineering Development Complex. “Through this contract, Astrion will establish a new era of aerospace testing for the Air Force characterized
Top Execs to Watch in 2024: Astrion’s Dave Zolet
Dave Zolet CEO, Astrion Dave Zolet, a well-known figure in government technology, has over 30 years of experience in the field. He’s the CEO of Astrion, a new U.S. government services company focused on helping customers and the country face future challenges. Zolet held CEO and executive roles at companies like CentralSquare Technologies, LMI, DXC
Brightstar Capital Partners Announces New Company Astrion to Drive Federal Impact
Brightstar Capital Partners has created a new company called Astrion, dedicated to advancing innovation and supporting customers in the U.S. government’s civilian, defense and space sectors. Astrion combines Oasis Systems and ERC, two leading government services firms with a 60-year history of commitment, successful outcomes and mission achievement. Astrion brings together over 2,800 employees across
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