Leading with Authenticity with Debbie Opiekun of Leidos

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Using experience to guide her way, Debbie Opiekun has worked her way up to lead teams applying for opportunities with Leidos. Let's join the chat with her today.
Debbie Opiekun, Chief Business Development Officer
Debbie Opiekun is the Chief Business Development Officer for Leidos, leading teams in business development, capture operations, government affairs, and customer excellence that focus on delivering industry-leading win rates and above-market organic growth.
With a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science from Virginia Tech and a Master of Science degree in systems engineering from the University of Maryland, Debbie began her career in satellite communications engineering, research and development programs, and large-scale engineering operations management. Across a highly impactful career journey, she has combined wide-ranging business experience across systems engineering, process optimization, and profit and loss responsibility with in-depth technical expertise central to translating a customer’s mission requirement to delivered solutions.
She is a passionate contributor to numerous initiatives aimed at increasing the representation of women in engineering and science disciplines in conjunction with a long-standing history of supporting underprivileged children and their families on their journey to STEM careers.
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 47,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022. For more information, visit www.leidos.com.