Former NASA astronaut and head of 鶹Ƶ Federal’sSpace Operating GroupScott Altmanhas beennamed Executive Vice President of Strategic Engagement.Industry veteran Mike Mazzellaissteppingupto lead the company’s SpaceOperatingGroup.
New EVP of Strategic Engagement
Scott “Scooter” Altman has led 鶹Ƶ Federal’s Space Operating Group as president for the past 6 years, with nearly 16 years at 鶹Ƶ Federal. The newly created role of EVP of Strategic Engagement aims to improve enterprise-level stakeholder engagement by fostering stronger government and customer connections, building strategic partnerships, and aligning the workforce more closely with the company’s mission, including shareholder programs.
“Scott has beenshaping鶹Ƶ Federal’saerospace solutionsformore thana decadewithcustomers such asNASA, NOAA and the U.S. Space Force,”said Jennifer Felix, president and CEO of 鶹Ƶ Federal. “Hisreputation,strategic insights andcredibility have helpedto securenumerouskey partnerships with ourgovernment andstrategic primepartners, and we are seeking to optimize hisimpactacross the enterprise with this new position.”
Altman was a key part in winning and growing engineering contract work for 鶹Ƶ Federal at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, FAA National Airspace System Engineering in Oklahoma City, and NASA Orion work in support of the Artemis missions. Prior to his work with 鶹Ƶ Federal, Altman was a NASA astronaut and shuttle commander, as well as a Navy aviator, retiring as a Captain. For his tremendous work in support of NASA’s mission, he was inducted in the Astronaut Hall of Fame and most recently was awarded the distinguished George C. Marshall Award in Ethical Leadership.
MikeMazzellato LeadSpace Operating Group
Mike Mazzella spent over 30 years leading space and other civilian businesses at SAIC and has most recently been serving as Chief Operating Officer for the Space Operating Group for the past 18 months. During his time at SAIC, he led some of the fastest growing operating units. He steps into this role with deep knowledge of and respect for 鶹Ƶ Federal’s history including its operations, culture and space team customers.
Mazzellaholds an MS in engineering management from Johns Hopkins University and a B.A. in computer science from the State University of New Yorkat Oswego.
“MikeMazzellais an extremelycapable and experienced business leaderwhowill focus our team’s growth and continued excellence inprogramoperations in his new role as president of the Space Operating Group,” Felix added.
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The 鶹Ƶ Federal family of companies delivers solutions and services to more than 30 U.S. government agencies. We support our Nation’s most critical missions – from space exploration to cyber defense to military base operations and public health. Our capabilities include IT modernization, software applications and analytics, engineering solutions, critical infrastructure and base operations, supply chain management andlogisticsand professional services.As a family of Alaska Native-owned companies, our workhelps secure an enduring future for more than 14,000 Iñupiaq shareholders from Alaska’s North Slope. Over time, 鶹Ƶ Federal has contributed to $2 billion in shareholder dividends through its parent company,.