Rob Wedertz
About Rob Wedertz
Rob Wedertz serves as the Senior Vice President of Federal Growth and Capture at BigBear.ai, where he has worked since 2024. He has extensive experience in the Defense and Intelligence sectors, having held various leadership roles in organizations such as Carrier Landing Consultants and ARDX.
Work at BigBear.ai
Rob Wedertz serves as the Senior Vice President of Federal Growth and Capture at BigBear.ai since 2024. In this role, he focuses on expanding the company's footprint within the federal sector. Previously, he held the position of Vice President for Defense Growth and Strategy at BigBear.ai from 2021 to 2022, where he contributed to strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the company's offerings in defense-related markets.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Prior to his current role, Rob Wedertz worked at Carrier Landing Consultants as the Director of Business Development - Partner from 2012 to 2021. He also served as Chief Strategy Officer at ARDX for a brief period in 2022. His experience includes a significant tenure at ProModel Corporation as Vice President of DoD Programs, where he focused on Department of Defense initiatives.
Expertise in Defense and Intelligence Sectors
Rob Wedertz has a strong background in the Defense and Intelligence sectors. He played a crucial role in establishing strategic partnerships at Jazz Solutions, which contributed to capturing market share and building a significant backlog in defense and intelligence business lines. His expertise includes shaping operational strategies and driving resource planning to enhance organizational presence in these sectors.
Educational Background
Rob Wedertz studied at the United States Naval Academy, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in English from 1989 to 1993. He furthered his education at the Naval Postgraduate School, obtaining a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Acquisition from 2007 to 2009.