Science Applications International Announced Executive Changes
The company appointed Prabu Natarajan to a new leadership role and named Kenneth Crews as its incoming chief financial officer.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in People
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Science Applications International Corp. has appointed Prabu Natarajan as the permanent Executive Vice President of its Civilian Business Group. The company also announced that Kenneth Crews will join the firm as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Elect.
Why it matters
These leadership appointments are intended to bolster the executive team at Science Applications International Corp. and position the organization for long-term growth. The transition aims to stabilize financial leadership while expanding executive oversight in key business areas.
Science Applications International Corp. currently generates approximately $7.3 billion in annual revenue and maintains a workforce of 23,000 employees. Incoming CFO Kenneth Crews brings experience from a 20-year tenure at Northrop Grumman.
The players
Prabu Natarajan
He is the Executive Vice President of Enterprise Operations at Science Applications International Corp. and serves as the permanent lead of the Civilian Business Group.
Kenneth Crews
He is the incoming Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Elect who previously spent two decades at Northrop Grumman.
Science Applications International Corp.
This Reston, Virginia-based firm is a technology services provider that supports government and commercial agencies.
The details
Prabu Natarajan moves into the permanent role after previously serving as the interim lead for the Civilian Business Group, though he will retain his current duties as Executive Vice President of Enterprise Operations and CFO until December 2026. Kenneth Crews will serve as CFO Elect starting October 30, 2026, to facilitate a transition period before taking over the financial helm.
Timeline
October 13, 2026: Prabu Natarajan was named Executive Vice President of the Civilian Business Group.
October 30, 2026: Kenneth Crews joins Science Applications International Corp. as CFO Elect.
December 7, 2026: Kenneth Crews will formally assume the role of Chief Financial Officer.
Market Landscape
This leadership transition aligns with the industry-wide trend of large government contractors rotating veteran financial executives to navigate complex regulatory environments. It strengthens the company’s internal operations to compete more effectively for federal civilian contracts.
These executive changes are largely internal and are unlikely to cause immediate shifts in product pricing or service availability for current clients. Customers should expect business continuity as the company manages the scheduled handover of financial leadership.
The takeaway
Large organizations often implement multi-month transition periods for executive roles to ensure institutional stability during handovers. Investors and stakeholders typically monitor these shifts to gauge the long-term strategic direction of the company.
What happens next
Kenneth Crews will officially take over the responsibilities of Chief Financial Officer on December 7, 2026.
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