Terry Benedict

Vice Admiral Terry Benedict, USN, Ret., is President of Systems Planning and Analysis, responsible for solution delivery to clients through SPA’s operating divisions. In addition, he oversees SPA’s Technical Fellows Program and the company’s Software Tools initiatives.

Since completing his Navy career, Vice Admiral (Ret.) Benedict served as Chief Operating Officer of Blue Origin and Operations Manager for the Nuclear Security and Operations Group at Bechtel. He also served on SPA’s Board of Directors from 2019­–2021.

Vice Admiral (Ret.) Benedict was associated with the Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs for thirty years, where he held ten different positions, ultimately serving as the Program’s Director for eight years (2010-2018). Before assuming command of Strategic Systems Programs, Vice Admiral (Ret.) Benedict served as Program Executive Officer for Integrated Warfare Systems, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy.