Where did Vinnie DiFronzo go to school?

Vinnie DiFronzo studied at United States Air Force Academy (Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management); Golden Gate University (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration); National War College (Masters of Science, National Security Strategy).

Vinnie DiFronzo

Investor

Leader of Strategy and Solutions Delivery, Air Force, Space and Intelligence Business Group at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

About

Vinnie DiFronzo leads strategy and solutions delivery for SAIC's Air Force, Space and Intelligence Business Group, overseeing a team of 7,000 professionals delivering C5ISR, training systems, data and AI, and systems integration for intelligence, space, and defense customers. He joined SAIC in 2015, holding roles including Account VP and Operations Manager SVP, and previously worked at an aviation technology startup and in program management and business development roles at Alion, Scientific Research Corporation, and ARES Corporation. Before his business career, he had an Air Force career commanding at squadron, group, and wing levels with two Pentagon tours and 3,600 flying hours in the F-15C and A-10. He holds an MBA from Golden Gate University and is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and National War College.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDefense TechSpace Tech

Experience

SAICEVP, Air Force, Space and Intelligence Business Groupcurrent2026 — presentReston, Virginia, United States
SAICEVP, Air Force and COCOM Business group at SAIC2024 — 2026Reston, VA
SAICSVP, Air Force and COCOM Business Unit at SAIC2020 — 2024Fairfax, Virginia, United States
SAICSVP, Operations, Air Force, Space Force and COCOMS2020Chantilly, Virginia, United States
SAICVice President2015 — 2020McLean, VA
Alion Science and TechnologyAssistant Vice President2013 — 2015Alexandria, VA
SAICSenior Manager2011 — 2013Arlington, VA
Scientific Research CorporationSenior Program Manager2008 — 2010
USAFUSA Air Force1980 — 2007

Skills & more

Intelligence18Tactics15Leadership25DoD99Air Force99Command & Control94Military90Top Secret31Command46Aviation75C4ISR62Security Clearance67

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National SecurityMilitary OperationsSystems EngineeringProgram ManagementOperational PlanningAvionicsMilitary ExperienceDefenseGovernment ContractingAerospaceAircraftEmergency Management

From Vinnie's professional profile.

Colleagues at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

Barbara Supplee

Executive Vice President, Army Navy Business Group at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

Bob Ritchie

Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

Hilary Hageman

Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

Jim Reagan

Chief Executive Officer at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

Kathleen McCarthy

Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

Prabu Natarajan

Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President Enterprise Operations at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

Ravi Dankanikote

Chief Growth Officer at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

Frequently asked questions

Who is Vinnie DiFronzo?: Vinnie DiFronzo leads strategy and solutions delivery for SAIC's Air Force, Space and Intelligence Business Group, overseeing a team of 7,000 professionals delivering C5ISR, training systems, data and AI, and systems integration for intelligence, space, and defense customers. He joined SAIC in 2015, holding roles including Account VP and Operations Manager SVP, and previously worked at an aviation technology startup and in program management and business development roles at Alion, Scientific Research Corporation, and ARES Corporation. Before his business career, he had an Air Force career commanding at squadron, group, and wing levels with two Pentagon tours and 3,600 flying hours in the F-15C and A-10. He holds an MBA from Golden Gate University and is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and National War College.
Where does Vinnie DiFronzo work?: Vinnie DiFronzo is Leader of Strategy and Solutions Delivery, Air Force, Space and Intelligence Business Group at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC).
What does Vinnie DiFronzo invest in?: Vinnie DiFronzo invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Defense Tech, Space Tech.
Where did Vinnie DiFronzo go to school?: Vinnie DiFronzo studied at United States Air Force Academy (Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management); Golden Gate University (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration); National War College (Masters of Science, National Security Strategy).

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Also attended Golden Gate University33

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Also attended National War College8

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Shared employers

Also worked at SAIC32

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Also worked at Scientific Research Corporation2

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Also worked at USAF98

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