Stephanie Tharp Named Sigma Defense Programs VP

Sigma Defense Systems has appointed Stephanie Tharp, most recently senior adviser at Naval Information Warfare Systems Command, as vice president of programs for its Innovative Mission Solutions, or IMS, division.

In this capacity, Tharp will lead the implementation of defense programs and strategic growth initiatives to help expand Sigma Defense’s presence in the West Coast market.

“Stephanie’s exceptional track record across NAVAIR, NAVWAR, PEO C4I, and other DoD organizations, combined with her deep roots in the San Diego defense community, makes her a tremendous asset,” Ed Anderson, executive VP of the IMS division at Sigma Defense, said in a statement published Monday.

“Her leadership and operational expertise will be instrumental in delivering growth while advancing our mission to deliver innovative solutions that support the men and women of the U.S military,” Anderson added.

Who Is Stephanie Tharp?

At NAVWAR, Tharp advised the executive director and led significant efforts to drive the organization’s strategic vision.

She held leadership positions at several Department of Defense organizations, including Naval Air Systems Command and Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence, or PEO C4I.

Her industry career included time serving as director of Navy and Marine Corps growth at General Dynamics Information Technology and leading major defense contracts at Northrop Grumman.

The political science graduate has a master’s degree in management from Harvard University’s Extension Division.

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