John Fant, Vice President of Advanced Program Development at Lockheed Martin Space

John Fant is the vice president of advanced program development at Lockheed Martin Space, working out of the Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan Area. He also serves on the board of advisers for Zeta Associates, a software development company acquired by Lockheed Martin, according to his LinkedIn profile.

In his current role, Fant is responsible for leading advanced space programs, technology investments and business growth, and setting the strategic direction for the company’s Mission Solutions line of business. His job sees him directly engaging government defense and intelligence agencies as well as commercial and international satellite operators.

Before joining his current employer, Fant was the vice president of space and intelligence at technology company Peraton. He helped deliver solutions to national security challenges during his almost three years with the firm.

Previously, Fant was the director of intelligence programs at Nobilis, a nonprofit science, technology and strategy organization. He worked with a wide range of government and industry clients in the areas of national security and intelligence during his over two years with the firm.

Fant earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from The Citadel. He later earned his Master of Business Administration degree from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. He also earned his master’s degree in executive leadership from the same institution.