Alexandria, Virginia – Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA), a leading global provider of data-driven analytical insights supporting complex national security programs and defense priorities, announced that Raj Badhwar has joined the company as Chief Information Officer (CIO). Mr. Badhwar serves on SPA’s Executive Leadership Team and reports to Chief Executive Officer Rich Sawchak.
As CIO, Mr. Badhwar leads SPA’s enterprise information technology (IT) organization, including digital strategy, architecture, engineering, operations, data management, and business intelligence. He focuses on delivering secure, resilient, scalable technology, and cybersecurity platforms in close partnership with SPA’s business and mission teams.
Mr. Badhwar’s priorities include strengthening technology capabilities that support SPA’s national security customers, increasing efficiency and scalability across the IT organization, and ensuring that technology investments align with mission delivery, business growth, and acquisition activities.
Mr. Badhwar brings more than 30 years of experience leading secure technology and cybersecurity organizations across engineering, defense, financial services, and cloud platforms. His expertise will position SPA to build a secure, cloud-enabled, and data-driven technology foundation for future national security missions.