SAIC Appointed New Executive Leadership Team
Science Applications International Corp. has reorganized its C-suite to manage operations and growth.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in People
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Science Applications International Corp. has appointed Prabu Natarajan as the permanent Executive Vice President of its Civilian Business Group. The company also announced that Kenneth Crews will join as Chief Financial Officer Elect on October 30.
Why it matters
These leadership changes are intended to stabilize the management structure and support long-term growth initiatives for the government services contractor. The reorganization balances internal continuity with external talent acquisition as the firm approaches its transition at the end of the year.
Science Applications International Corp. currently reports approximately $7.3 billion in annual revenues and maintains a workforce of 23,000 employees. Kenneth Crews brings experience from his 20-year tenure at Northrop Grumman.
The players
Science Applications International Corp.
A Reston, Virginia-based government services contractor with approximately $7.3 billion in annual revenue.
Prabu Natarajan
An executive at SAIC who manages the firm's Civilian Business Group and currently serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Kenneth Crews
A financial executive joining SAIC following a 20-year tenure as Corporate Vice President and CFO at Northrop Grumman.
The details
Prabu Natarajan will continue serving as the company's Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Enterprise Operations until December 7, 2026, while concurrently leading the Civilian Business Group. Kenneth Crews will undergo a transition period as CFO Elect starting in October before assuming the permanent financial leadership role in December.
Timeline
October 13, 2026: Prabu Natarajan was named Executive Vice President of the Civilian Business Group.
October 30, 2026: Kenneth Crews joins the company as Chief Financial Officer Elect.
December 7, 2026: Kenneth Crews officially assumes the role of Chief Financial Officer.
Market Landscape
This leadership adjustment reflects a broader trend of large-scale government contractors recruiting senior financial executives to manage complex operational portfolios. The move echoes patterns seen in recent years at industry players like Northrop Grumman as firms prioritize stable transitions for core financial roles.
Business operators should track the shift in SAIC’s financial leadership as a potential signal for changes in vendor procurement or contracting strategy. Owners in the government services sector should monitor the December 7 transition date for adjustments to company reporting or partnership requirements.
The takeaway
The move suggests a focus on maintaining continuity in operations while integrating new financial leadership. Operators should calendar December 7 as the key inflection point for SAIC's internal fiscal management transition.
Further reading
For broader insight into executive shifts, see our People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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