Alion taps new SVP and manager of acquisitions programs management group

Alion Science and Technology has named Alex Heidt senior vice president and manager of Alion's Acquisition Programs Management Group, or APMG.

As senior vice president and manager, Heidt will head a business unit focused on delivering program, acquisition and operational services, as well as engineering support to Alion's customers, the company said in a release.

Before Alion, Heidt was senior vice president of business development at Harris Corp.'s information technology services area.

Heidt has also held positions at Lockheed Martin, Orbital Sciences Corp., and E-Systems Corp.