Zachary Hunter
SATCOM Innovator | Connecting Commercial Capabilities to DoD Mission Needs
- Role
- Lead Engineer - Satellite Communications & Strategy at Booz Allen Hamilton
- Location
- Washington, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Zachary Hunter
Strategic and technical leader in satellite communications with a strong track record in systems engineering, business development, and program management. I’ve led capture and development efforts for over $6 billion in new space business, driving cost savings of over $150 million through innovative design, supplier negotiation, and operational excellence. From developing advanced SATCOM architectures to managing classified programs and cross-functional teams, I bring a blend of strategic insight and hands-on leadership. Currently, I serve as a Lead SATCOM Engineer at Booz Allen Hamilton, supporting DoD SATCOM augmentation towards commercial satellite communications systems.
Experience
Lead Engineer - Satellite Communications & Strategy
Mar 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Supported strategic delivery of commercial SATCOM services to the DoD, with growing emphasis on pLEO networks.• Advised Space Systems Command and Commercial SATCOM Office on enterprise SATCOM acquisition strategies and future architecture planning.• Structured IDIQ CLINs and task orders for hosted payloads and managed services aligned to mission needs.• Developed terminal allocation strategies based on user profiles, network strengths, and service layers.• Assessed COCO, GOCO, and GOGO ground models to balance commercial flexibility and operational control.• Shaped EMSS modernization strategy to deliver higher-performing, cost-effective SATCOM services to the warfighter.• Led data-driven recommendations to realign service offerings, prioritize global access, and enhance mission responsiveness.
Education
Cary High School
High School Diploma
Duke University
Master of Engineering & Management | Industrial Engineering
University of South Carolina
Operations and Supply Chain Management - Industrial Engineering
Duke University Pratt School of Engineering
Master of Engineering & Management
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