LEXINGTON PARK, MD – July 10, 2023 — Precise Systems, an established leader in delivering professional services and technical solutions for the Department of Defense, recently announced the promotion of Christina Payne to Chief People Officer. In this newly created role, Christina, who has led the employee experience since joining the company in 2011, will continue to progress the company’s people strategy and development, driving culture initiatives and ensuring that both the organization and its employees continue to evolve and thrive through the company’s next phase of growth.
“At Precise, our people are paramount to achieving our vision, and Christina’s empathy and leadership in building a culture that embraces Precise’s values have been critical to the company’s progress,” said Scott Pfister, Chief Executive Officer of Precise Systems. “As a vital executive team member, she has proven capabilities in aligning our people strategy with our corporate strategy, supporting our overall organizational goals beyond the traditional scope of people operations. We have benefited greatly from her contributions, and Christina’s promotion reflects our confidence in her stewardship and abilities as well as our dedication to fostering world-class talent.”
Underscoring the company’s commitment to culture and Christina’s success as a people leader, Precise recently earned the Top Workplaces certification for the second year. Top Workplaces USA celebrates organizations with 150 or more employees that have built a great culture. The company was awarded its large business Gold Award by the Department of Labor (Hire.Gov), among other company accolades under Christina’s leadership.
“I was drawn to the Precise mission when I first joined the team, and my commitment has only deepened over time,” said Payne. “What excites me daily, though, is working alongside a tremendously driven, talented, and collaborative group of people.”
Christina received a Bachelor of Science from Towson University and a Master of Science in Management with a focus in Human Resources from the University of Maryland University College. She holds a Society of Human Resources Management certification as a Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), Professional of Human Resources (PHR), and Strategic HR Leadership (SHRL). She is a graduate of Leadership Southern Maryland and a Veteran Ambassador with the SHRM Foundation.
About Precise Systems
Precise Systems is a professional services company currently working for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Air Force. Our core competencies include acquisition and lifecycle support, advanced engineering, digital transformation, information technology, and technical services. Precise Systems was founded in 1990 to support NAVAIR in successfully delivering on its mission, and we continue to provide cutting-edge solutions and support to our warfighters.
For over 30 years, Precise Systems has demonstrated and continues to demonstrate our expert ability to manage any task, no matter how difficult or complex – offering the Precise solution.