Amentum has appointed Khalid Syed as vice president of strategic national security initiatives.
Syed will help strengthen national security solutions for integrated air and missile defense, C5ISR and space systems.
“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.”
Syed brings over 30 years of experience in building and managing mission-critical defense technology businesses to the role. He most recently served as an executive in the National Security Technology Sector at Booz Allen Hamilton, where he impacted critical national security programs like the Battle Control System-Fixed and the Northern Command/NORAD C2 modernization initiatives.
He has also served at the forefront of advancements in multi-domain operations, joint all-domain command, and control and AI-powered battle management, granting him recognition on critical national defense programs like 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.”