Sarah Thompson
About Sarah Thompson
Sarah Thompson is a Program Manager at Amentum with extensive experience in military operations and project management. She has served in various roles within the U.S. Navy and U.S. Navy Reserve, demonstrating strong leadership and operational planning skills throughout her career.
Work at Amentum
Sarah Thompson has held multiple positions at Amentum, demonstrating her expertise in program management. She began her tenure as a Project Coordinator from 2019 to 2020 at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. Following this role, she served as a Program Management Specialist from 2020 to 2021, also in Camp H.M. Smith. Currently, she is a Program Manager at Amentum, a position she has held since 2021. In addition to these roles, she worked as a Counter Unmanned Aerial System (CUAS) Analyst for six months in 2019. Throughout her time at Amentum, she has developed and executed key training programs and operational plans.
Experience in the U.S. Navy
Sarah Thompson has extensive experience in the U.S. Navy, where she has held various leadership roles. From 2005 to 2008, she served as a P-3 Pilot in Patrol Squadron TEN at Naval Air Station Brunswick, Maine. She then worked as an Operations Officer of Air Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) for the C7F from 2010 to 2011 in Yokosuka, Japan. Her leadership continued as she became the Officer in Charge of the C7F Tomahawk Strike Planning Cell from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, she served as Department Head at the Navy Operational Support Center Norfolk from 2012 to 2013. In her reserve capacity, she has held various roles, including Commander since 2016.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Thompson has a solid educational background that supports her military and program management career. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the United States Naval Academy, completing her studies from 1998 to 2002. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Diplomacy and Military Studies from Hawaii Pacific University from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she completed the Joint Professional Military Education Phase I at the USAF Air Command and Staff College in 2013. This educational foundation has contributed to her consistent ranking as #1 among her peers in the military.
Leadership and Awards
Throughout her career, Sarah Thompson has been recognized for her leadership and performance. As a Navy Commander, she has received numerous individual awards that highlight her superior leadership and expertise. Her ability to lead and execute operational plans has been a significant aspect of her roles in both the Navy and Amentum. Her leadership skills have been demonstrated in various capacities, including her current role as a Program Manager and her previous positions within the Navy.