Craig Hatfield
About Craig Hatfield
Craig Hatfield serves as the SDC Technical Manager at Amentum, bringing over 30 years of experience in laboratory and engineering programs. He has held various leadership roles at Battelle Memorial Institute, where he managed significant federal contracting opportunities and led programs in defense and environmental engineering.
Current Role at Amentum
Craig Hatfield serves as the SDC Technical Manager at Amentum, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Richmond, Kentucky, where he oversees various technical operations. His role involves managing programs that span the full product development lifecycle, including requirements development, production, and maintenance. Hatfield's leadership is instrumental in ensuring that projects meet their objectives efficiently and effectively.
Previous Experience at Battelle Memorial Institute
Hatfield has extensive experience at Battelle Memorial Institute, where he held multiple roles over a span of 14 years. He worked as the Systems Integration and Engineering Manager from 2008 to 2012 in Aberdeen, MD, and as the Process/Project Engineering Lead for the Accelerated Aberdeen Chemical Agent Disposal Facility from 2001 to 2008 in Edgewood, MD. Additionally, he served as the Chemical and Environmental Technologies Process Technology and Engineering Group Manager from 2003 to 2008. His work included overseeing business development teams managing over $2 billion annually in federal contracting opportunities.
Education and Academic Background
Craig Hatfield holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Environmental Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics/General Engineering from Washington and Lee University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in engineering and technical management.
Leadership and Mentoring
Hatfield has a commitment to mentoring future leaders, particularly focusing on developing diverse leaders from underrepresented communities. His mentorship has positively impacted a large number of current business leaders, emphasizing the importance of diversity in leadership roles within the industry.
Achievements in Program Management
Throughout his career, Craig Hatfield has led programs with budgets ranging from $50,000 to $600 million. His expertise encompasses various areas, including chemical, biological, radiation, nuclear, and energetic (CBRNE) defense, transportation systems, chemical process development, and water treatment. He has received multiple Battelle Technical Team of the Year Awards for his contributions to improving business performance.