Leslie Fautsch
Chief Human Resources Officer
Leslie Fautsch serves as chief human resources officer at Leidos, bringing more than 25 years of expertise as an HR executive and licensed employment attorney. Her leadership has been instrumental in developing and executing human capital strategies, driving financial optimization and fostering organizational growth.
Most recently, Fautsch developed an innovative people strategy that enhances the employee experience while enabling the talent and culture needed to drive future business growth. Additionally, she led a holistic review of more than $1 billion in total rewards to transform the employee experience. This initiative resulted in multiple enterprisewide enhancements to attract, retain and engage talent while maintaining a competitive business position.
In 2025, Fautsch was appointed to the National Military Family Association Board of Governors, further demonstrating her commitment to leadership and advocacy.
Since 2011, Fautsch has held several key roles at Leidos, including senior vice president for HR operations and total rewards, vice president of HR strategic operations during a transformative growth phase and several leadership positions aligned to the business.
Before joining Leidos, Fautsch held senior leadership roles in HR management, employee relations and ethics at Northrop Grumman. Earlier in her career, she practiced as a labor and employment attorney.
Fautsch graduated cum laude from the University of Notre Dame, earning a bachelor’s degree in political science, and holds a law degree from Marquette University Law School.