Perspecta Inc. announced that Rocky Thurston has been named as senior vice president and general manager of the company's civilian, state and local group. In this role, Thurston will be responsible for developing and implementing growth strategies across state and local and civilian markets while maintaining performance excellence on existing programs. Thurston joins Perspecta with more than 20 years of experience serving the defense, intelligence, civilian and public safety segments of the federal government, most recently serving as client executive vice president of AT&T's air, space and strategic defense.