Scott Mitchell
Former U.S. Army Colonel; Chief of Staff at SAIC
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Joined January 2026
Summary
Experienced Army field-grade leader with extensive Armor and brigade command background, including two deployments to Afghanistan and multiple battalion, brigade and division-level leadership and staff assignments. 196th+1
Led the development and execution of the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Capability (JPMRC), an exportable combat training center capability used to provide realistic, home-station brigade training and multinational exercises. dvidshub+1
Transitioned from senior military leadership into the defense industry, holding senior program and chief of staff roles at SAIC since 2021–2022. rocketreach+1
Academically prepared in military strategy and national security, having completed graduate studies at Marine Corps University and the National War College after graduating from the United States Military Academy (West Point). 196th+1