Peraton today announced the appointment of Bridget Coulon as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this role, Coulon will be responsible for the creation and execution of the company’s talent and organization strategies that will drive growth and deliver performance.

“We are thrilled to welcome Bridget to the Peraton leadership team. Her more than 25 years of HR experience, combined with her proven ability to build world-class workforces, make her exceptionally well-suited for this role,” said Peraton Chairman and CEO Steve Schorer. “Bridget is a talent cultivator who promotes advancement at all organizational levels and understands what drives the attraction and retention of our highly skilled workforce. She will help make Peraton a destination where exceptional people build their careers.”

Most recently, Coulon served as vice president of Total Rewards at Northrop Grumman, where she led the design, strategy, and execution of the company’s enterprise-wide compensation and benefits programs. Prior to that, she served as vice president of HR for Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems, where she drove innovative talent acquisition and management strategies to significantly expand and prepare the workforce on the company’s most critical restricted programs.

“I am excited to join Peraton at such a pivotal moment for the company, and for the national security mission it supports. I look forward to working alongside this talented team to build on Peraton’s strong culture, attract and develop exceptional people, and ensure our workforce is positioned to deliver on the missions that matter most,” said Coulon.

Coulon holds a master’s in HR management from Marymount University and a bachelor’s in communications and media studies from Radford University. She also completed the Advanced HR Executive Program at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.