Maria Bishop

Maria Bishop serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief of Internal Audit for SAIC, where she leads the internal audit and internal controls functions. In this role, she delivers independent, risk-based, and objective assurance designed to add value and strengthen SAIC’s operations. With more than 35 years of financial and management expertise, Bishop has been a pivotal leader within SAIC since first joining the company in 1998.

Prior to assuming her current role in 2021, Bishop was Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller. She oversaw all corporate accounting functions, financial reporting, government compliance, and the finance shared services center. During this time, she played a key role in supporting the successful integration of several acquisitions, including Engility and Unisys Federal, as well as managing the spin-off of SAIC from its former parent company in 2013.

Bishop also led SAIC’s Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) organization, where she was responsible for the company’s annual operating plan, consolidated financials, and indirect rate management. She implemented enterprise-wide financial planning processes and systems, fostering a culture of accountability, financial discipline, and robust business acumen across the organization.

Earlier in her tenure, Bishop served as Controller for SAIC’s European Solutions Operation, part of the Intelligence Sector. Based in Europe, she managed financial oversight for eight customer sites across Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Turkey, ensuring effective financial leadership in support of mission-critical operations.

Maria earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from San Diego State University. She became a Certified Public Accountant in 1993 and is a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors. In addition to her professional role, Bishop serves as SAIC’s executive sponsor for Feeding America.