Defense corporation Alion Science and Technology recently announced the addition of Senior Vice President Alex Heidt to their roster. Alex Heidt was hired to head the company’s Acquisition Programs Management Group. With 25 years of experience in the defense industry and a track record of growth and success, Alex Heidt was an ideal candidate for the new position, and Alion is excited to have him aboard.

Alex Heidt has held executive positions at Harris Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Orbital Sciences Corp. and E-Systems Corp., among others, and has excelled in his capacities as a talented and dedicated executive. With a broad background in federal and commercial markets, and experience in operations, full P&L responsibility, finance, marketing, business development, acquisition, legal contracts, and negotiations, Alex Heidt has the kind of diverse skill set and talent portfolio that makes him a perfect fit for the job. In his 25 years as an executive, Alex Heidt has overseen great corporate growth and been awarded for his achievements along the way.

At Lockheed Martin, Alex Heidt was given the President’s Award, the MVP Award, and the NOVA Award, among others, for his continued achievement and leadership acumen. He succeeds by understanding organizational dynamics, being a master of the contracting process, and paying attention to customer needs. Fitting these different systems together in unique ways, Alex Heidt drives growth and effectively develops business.

A former U.S. Marine, Alex Heidt has the discipline and the adaptability to accomplish any task. He puts these talents on display every day. At Alion he will head a support and acquisition team serving customers throughout the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as customers in the private sector through international government and commercial organizations.

“I am honored to be Alion’s choice, and look forward to my future with the company,” Alex Heidt was quoted as saying. “I will continue, as I have done throughout my career thus far, to strive for excellence, to push my team to achieve, and to exercise professionalism in every aspect of my endeavors. With perseverance and drive, I have every confidence that we at Alion will be able to achieve new heights of greatness.”