Alion Science and Technology appointed Christopher Zember as chief technology officer on Thursday.
Zember’s new position places him in charge of the company’s future technology development.
“Alion is positioned to respond to the DoD’s need for technology solutions that are developed and fielded quickly and more cost-effectively,” Zember said. “I have long been aware of Alion’s combination of engineering and technical skill and deep understanding of the customers’ challenges. All this means Alion is well-suited to helping the DoD meet both emerging threats and evolving opportunities, and I am very excited to be helping them achieve those goals.”
Prior to his new appointment, Zember was the director of the Center for Technology and National Security Policy. He also served at the director of the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Information Analysis Centers, which provide technical expertise to organizations throughout the agency. While Zember was with DoD, he started the Technology Domain Awareness initiative to further the application of commercial technology investments for the defense industry. Zember has also worked with the National Security Agency and Acuity Consulting.
“Christopher is well known for his vision and leadership throughout the DoD community,” Bahman Atefi, chief executive officer of Alion, said. “His background with the DoD gives him a unique perspective on the technology needs of the military services. We’re pleased that our customers will be able to benefit from his insights and experience.”