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Aleut Federal's Strategic Appointment: Karen Hertel

Aleut Federal LLC, a proud Alaska Native-owned enterprise, has made a significant move in strengthening its leadership by appointing Karen Hertel as the Senior Director of Growth and Strategy. This newly established role is vital for driving the company's growth initiatives while enhancing the pricing strategy across its Mission Technology groups.

Karen Hertel brings with her an impressive background, having spent over two decades in leadership roles within federal contracting. Her expertise spans critical areas such as pricing, capture, and lifecycle strategy, particularly focusing on defense, civilian, and intelligence sectors. Reporting directly to President Nick Trzcinski, Hertel’s responsibilities include optimizing growth-oriented systems, leading strategic pricing decisions, and promoting high-performance standards that benefit Aleut Federal’s customers and wider communities.

Nick Trzcinski expressed confidence in Hertel's abilities: "Karen is a proven strategist who blends precision with adaptability. She understands how to build repeatable systems that fuel innovation, not stifle it." This comment highlights the expectations set for Hertel not just to maintain but to drive forward-thinking strategies within the organization.

Before joining Aleut, Hertel served as Senior Director of Enterprise Pricing Strategy at GDIT, where she successfully managed over $15 billion in contract awards. She developed scalable pricing processes that increased win probabilities and improved the company's financial readiness along with generating insightful analyses post-award. Her prior experience also includes significant roles at CSRA and Maximus Federal, where she led successful pricing strategies across various defense and civilian portfolios.

Responding to her new position, Hertel remarked, "At Aleut Federal, I see a rare combination of mission alignment, strong leadership, and a team committed to building something exceptional. You need a strong and consistent foundation to ensure compliance, meet financial goals, and deliver on our customers' missions. When we do those things efficiently and effectively, we free up time to focus on initiatives that truly drive value and innovation."

The organization finds itself at a pivotal juncture; aligning its growth strategy with mission impact is vital for continuing to serve the federal government's evolving needs. Hertel's leadership is anticipated to enhance the relationship between opportunity development, pricing accuracy, and ongoing value creation, ultimately enhancing service delivery to customers, partners, and communities alike.

About Aleut Federal LLC

Established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971, Aleut Federal LLC operates as a holding company for The Aleut Corporation's federal services portfolio. This company is dedicated to delivering essential services to the U.S. government across three key sectors: Technology, Mission Support, and Construction. With a variety of services that cater to the nuanced needs of federal customers, Aleut Federal also comprises Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) certified and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) entities.

With Karen Hertel's addition to the team, Aleut Federal is poised to not only understand but also anticipate and adapt to the ever-changing landscape of federal contracting, ensuring that their clients receive the best possible service and solutions tailored to their specific needs.