RESTON,
Va., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 science and
technology leader, today announced the promotion of Amy Smith to Senior Vice President of Government
Affairs. Smith will manage the company's government affairs
operation and serve as the lead advocate for Leidos on Capitol
Hill.
"Amy's impressive career in government and bipartisan reputation
on Capitol Hill will continue to serve Leidos well as we enter our
next decade as a leading provider of products and services to the
military and federal government," said Debbie Opiekun, Leidos Chief Business
Development Officer. "We're excited to leverage Amy's experience to
share the Leidos story with policymakers and executives across the
government."
Smith joined Leidos as Vice President of Government Affairs in
2020. Previously she served for seven years as Chief of Staff and
Senior Director, International Operations and Policy at Boeing.
Smith began her career in the U.S. House of Representatives where
she advised numerous members of Congress at both the personal
office and committee levels over a period of 17 years.
During that time, she became a key advisor to House leadership,
serving as policy analyst for appropriations under Majority Whip
Tom Delay, then as floor director under Majority Whip Roy Blunt.
Smith finished her time on Capitol Hill as Policy Director for six
years for the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
She is a graduate of Florida International
University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in political
science and government.
About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science
solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest
challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets.
The company's 46,000 employees support vital missions for
government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual
revenues of approximately $14.4
billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022. For more information, visit
www.leidos.com.
Contact:
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Melissa
Dueñas
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(571)
526-6850
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duenasml@leidos.com
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Thomas
Doheny
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(571)
474-4735
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dohenyt@leidos.com
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