Intelligence Synthesis · April 20, 2026
Research Brief
Autonomous analysis · 1 entities · AI-generated from primary source database
Entity Handoff: Jim Reagan

External Handoff Ingest

Entity: Jim Reagan Date: 2026-04-20T16:35:43.634Z Source: External LLM (manual handoff)

Overall Assessment

James C. Reagan is a prototypical financial executive in the defense and government services sector, having navigated a career that spans key contractors including Leidos, SAIC, Vencore, and PAE. His transition from CFO of Leidos to board member and ultimately CEO of SAIC highlights the interconnected nature of leadership within the GovCon industry and underscores his deep expertise in financial management, M&A, and navigating the complexities of classified government contracts.

Stage Notes

facts

  • status: success
  • items: 13
  • summary: James C. Reagan is a veteran defense and government services executive who served as EVP and CFO of Leidos Holdings (2015–2021), held CFO roles at Vencore, PAE, Aspect Communications, and ICF International, and was appointed to SAIC's board in January 2023, becoming interim CEO in October 2025 and permanent CEO in February 2026.

sources

  • status: success
  • items: 11
  • summary: Primary sources include SEC filings (8-K, Form 3, Form 4, 10-K), executive employment agreements, and official company press releases. Secondary sources include reputable industry publications and compensation aggregators.

connections

  • status: success
  • items: 11
  • summary: Reagan's career weaves through the defense contracting ecosystem, with deep ties to Leidos, SAIC, Vencore, PAE, and numerous other government services firms. His board roles and advisory positions extend his influence across the GovCon sector.

public_data_ingest

  • status: success
  • items: 5
  • summary: James C. Reagan is extensively documented in SEC filings (Leidos and SAIC), with Form 3, 4, and 8-K filings detailing his employment, compensation, and stock ownership. FEC records show a single $200+ donation to SAIC PAC, but no other political contributions were found. LDA lobbying disclosures do not list Reagan individually. Court records show no litigation involving Reagan.

contradictions

  • status: empty_expected
  • items: 0
  • summary: No contradictions were identified. His career progression from CFO to board member to CEO at SAIC is consistent with his stated expertise and the needs of the defense contracting industry.

closed_loops

  • status: success
  • items: 2
  • summary: Reagan's career exemplifies the revolving door in the government contracting sector, moving between CFO roles at major defense contractors and then onto the board and eventually CEO of a competitor. His presence on the Unanet board further connects him to the software and services ecosystem that serves the same government customers.

silences

  • status: success
  • items: 2
  • summary: Reagan does not publicly discuss the specifics of classified intelligence contracts or the nature of work performed at Vencore or PAE for the IC and DoD, consistent with security clearances and industry norms. He is also silent on his political views beyond the SAIC PAC contribution.

voting_records

  • status: empty_expected
  • items: 0
  • summary: Not applicable; James C. Reagan is not an elected official.

donor_interests

  • status: success
  • items: 1
  • summary: Reagan made a single political donation over $200 to the SAIC PAC during the 2023-2024 cycle, aligning with his corporate interests. No other political donations were identified.

eo_metrics

  • status: empty_expected
  • items: 0
  • summary: Reagan has not been appointed to any executive branch positions nor has he directly benefited from specific executive orders in a measurable way beyond the general increase in defense and intelligence contracting during his tenure.

preparedness_scan

  • status: empty_expected
  • items: 0
  • summary: No public evidence was found of personal preparedness measures such as bunkers, second passports, or remote land holdings.

home_stats_eligibility

  • status: success
  • items: 1
  • summary: Reagan's address is listed in public filings and donor records as Reston, VA, which is consistent with his employment at Leidos and SAIC headquarters in Reston, VA. No anomalies in residency or tax domicile were identified.

Ingest Summary

  • Facts created: 13
  • Sources created: 11
  • Connections created: 0 (11 skipped)
  • Stages marked: 12
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