Northrop Grumman
Corporation announced that Thomas H. Johnston has
joined the Newport News sector as vice president, Contracts and
Pricing. He will initially serve as deputy to Ron Ward, current vice
president of Contracts and Pricing, and will transition to Ward's
position
upon Ward's retirement next year. Johnston will be
responsible for proposal development, negotiations and administration
of prime contracts.
Prior to joining Newport News, Johnston served as director of
Finance and Business Management for Lockheed Martin's Maritime Systems
and Sensors business segment. In this position he represented Lockheed
Martin in the Northrop Grumman/Lockheed Martin collaboration for the
CVN 77 warfare system and the Arsenal ship project. In addition, he
was the principal architect for Lockheed Martin in establishing the
Northrop Grumman/Lockheed Martin joint venture for the U. S. Coast
Guard's multibillion
dollar Deepwater project. He began his career
with Lockheed Martin's Aero and Naval Systems division in 1983 and has
more than 20 years of contracts and business management experience.
Johnston earned a bachelor's degree in business administration
summa cum laude, from Towson University. He is a member of the National
Contract Management Association and is a life member of the United
States Navy League.
Northrop Grumman Newport News, headquartered in Newport News
Va., is the nation’s sole designer, builder, and refueler of
nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and one of only two companies capable
of designing and building nuclear powered submarines. Newport News
also provides after-market services for a wide array of naval and
commercial vessels. The Newport News sector employs about 18,000
people.