Allison Andersko

"My entire career has been in support of the Intelligence Community.  I started my journey at Lockheed Martin as a summer intern while majoring in Computer Science at Villanova University.  I couldn’t believe they paid me for a summer job where I had so much fun! Between the quality of work, and the welcoming family-like environment, it didn’t take much convincing for me to continue at Lockheed after graduation. My career supporting the Intelligence Community progressed through software development, leadership, and program management roles before landing in my current position 23 years later."

"The positions we work in the defense industry are no longer 8x5, 40-hour weeks with standard core working hours. As the Intelligence Community embraces change in the way it delivers solutions, it is exhilarating to see how Lockheed Martin implements new, varied ways of doing business while placing high value on life balance. Part-time working mothers hold leadership positions; telecommuting is encouraged and applauded; training and career development resources are more available than ever. Each individual brings unique value, and it is imperative for leaders to mine that value, provide opportunity, and support growth."

"What excites me most about working in the Intelligence Community is the continual need to adapt to offset and overcome adversary capability.  As we, across industry, solve our nation’s hardest problems, we must tap into our diverse resources and perspectives in order to bring forward best solutions and pave the way for growth and continued national security."