Northrop Grumman names new head of Washington office

Lanzillotta takes over the corporation's DC office temporarily

Lawrence  Lanzillotta has been named vice president and acting head of Northrop Grumman's Washington office. He replaced Robert Helm, who retired, the company announced April 19.

Lanzillotta will be in charge until the company decides on the office's leadership.

Helm worked for Northrop Grumman for 21 years, and played a key role in heading up the Washington office as the company grew rapidly and transitioned into a global security firm.