SAIC Appoints David Ray to lead Space Business Unit

​Reston, Va., March 9, 2021--Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) announced today the appointment of David Ray as senior vice president, Space Business Unit, reporting to Michael LaRouche, president of SAIC’s National Security and Space sector. In his new role, Ray will manage SAIC’s newly formed Space Business Unit, which combines the company’s civilian, defense and intelligence space operations under one organization.

Ray brings extensive space and leadership experience to SAIC and its $1.3 billion space business. He has worked with prominent space organizations such as the National Reconnaissance Office, NASA, and the U.S. Space Force. Most recently, Ray served as president, Government and Defense, at Flir Systems, where he led all aspects of the company’s government and defense business, including mergers and acquisitions. Prior to that, Ray held leadership positions with Raytheon Intelligence, Information, and Services; Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems; Raytheon Missile Systems; and Booz Allen Hamilton.

At SAIC, Ray will lead the team delivering some of the nation’s most advanced space services and will broaden those offerings across all customers. Well-known programs like GPS, space-track.org, NASA’s Omnibus Multidiscipline Engineering Services, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s climate modeling capabilities are supported by SAIC experts.

“I’m thrilled to welcome David to the team. Space is a key part of SAIC’s portfolio. The government market continues to demand a more interconnected offering. As we expand, David’s extensive market experience is just what we need to deliver an integrated approach for our customers,” said LaRouche.

Ray holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the United States Air Force Academy and a Master of Science, Systems Management and Strategy from Central Michigan University.

SAIC has robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, it has  25,500 employees and pro forma annual revenues of approximately US$ 7.1 billion.