Booz Allen’s Andrea Inserra Brings Home 2025 Wash100 Award for Defense & Space Initiatives
Executive Mosaic is proud to introduce Andrea Inserra, executive vice president at Booz Allen Hamilton, as a first-time winner of the 2025 Wash100 Award. The prestigious award honors government contracting leaders who demonstrate excellence in leadership, innovation and impact in the industry. Inserra’s recognition underscores her pivotal role in advancing Booz Allen’s national defense and space-focused initiatives.
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“Andrea’s first Wash100 win comes at a pivotal moment—she’s about to take the reins as president of Booz Allen’s global defense sector after 26 years with the firm. A dedicated leader and strong advocate for veterans, Andrea has played a key role in supporting Air Force, Space Force, and NASA clients,” said Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic and founder of the Wash100 Award. “With her deep expertise and commitment to national security, Andrea is more than ready for this next chapter, and we are planting our flag by awarding this Wash100—Andrea is worth the long-term investment.”
Reacting to her win, Inserra said, “I’m honored to be recognized as a Wash100 award winner alongside so many technologists and visionary leaders across government. As the U.S. faces the most challenging national security environment in half a century, this is an important moment to partner across industry and government to deliver advanced technology to the Department of Defense.”
“At Booz Allen, we’re obsessed with speed. We’re working alongside the Department of Defense to accelerate outcomes that will deliver a more ready and lethal warfighting force,” she added.
Career & Background
With over 26 years at Booz Allen Hamilton, Inserra has built a career dedicated to transformative initiatives in aerospace, defense and technology-driven government solutions. She holds a bachelor of science in industrial engineering from Penn State University and has applied her expertise to leading large-scale, mission-critical programs that enhance national security.
Her tenure at Booz Allen has seen her progress through leadership roles that emphasize strategic growth and operational efficiency. Most recently, in December 2024, Booz Allen announced her promotion to president of its Global Defense Sector, a role she will assume on April 1. In this position, she will lead defense-focused technology and consulting efforts, succeeding longtime executive Judi Dotson.
Key Initiatives
Throughout her career, Inserra has been instrumental in developing and executing high-impact strategies for government clients. Her work spans digital modernization, cybersecurity, space systems engineering and artificial intelligence solutions. Under her leadership, Booz Allen has strengthened its role as a trusted partner for defense agencies and civilian organizations.
One of her key accomplishments involves overseeing Booz Allen’s space and missile defense initiatives. She played a vital role in securing a $630 million contract with the U.S. Space Force to integrate and support space-based missile warning systems. This contract focuses on engineering and integrating space sensing systems that will enhance the United States’ missile warning and tracking capabilities.
Additionally, Inserra has driven cybersecurity and privacy advancements through Booz Allen’s federal contracts. In a major move to enhance government cybersecurity infrastructure, NASA awarded the firm a contract to provide cybersecurity and privacy services, further reinforcing Booz Allen’s position as a leader in protecting critical space and aeronautics systems.
Her leadership has also extended to cross-agency modernization efforts. She has spearheaded programs that integrate artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and secure data analytics to improve decision-making processes for the Department of Defense and intelligence agencies.
Bigger Role, Bigger Impact
Inserra’s leadership in national defense, cybersecurity and space innovation has solidified her reputation as a driving force in government contracting. Her recognition with the 2025 Wash100 Award highlights her unwavering commitment to advancing technology solutions that enhance national security. As she transitions into her new role, Inserra is set to further expand the firm’s contributions to critical government missions, ensuring continued innovation and success in the years to come.
Executive Mosaic congratulates Andrea Inserra and the entire Booz Allen team for their Wash100 recognition.
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