ManTech Promotes Eifert to Senior VP of Cyber Defense
ManTech International Corporation, which provides mission-critical IT solutions for federal customers such as the intelligence and defense communities, has promoted Eric Eifert to senior vice president of cyber defense solutions. Eifert came to ManTech as a computer forensics engineer in 2001 from the Air Force, where he was a special agent and computer crime investigator.
Federal Mobile Computing Summit Series: NIC – eGovernment Solutions
WashingtonExec Series: Federal Mobile Computing Summit & Technology Showcase At the annual Federal Mobile Computing Summit on Aug. 8, leaders in government and business gathered at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center to discuss digital strategy. Panel topics included bring-your-own-device policies, mobile health, and security and privacy issues (FedRAMP). Federal contracting firms were
Q&A with Louis Chabot: The Four Largest Roadblocks Facing the Big Data Industry
Technology executive Louis Chabot has over 25 years of experience working with information systems. As the big data lead at DRC, he used his background in the financial sector to work on a cloud system for government clients. He attributes success at the professional service delivery company to understanding customer needs, and putting them first.
Jim Sweeney Releases “Get Your Head in the Cloud: Unlocking the Mystery for Public Sector”
As government agencies modernize and move toward cloud computing, Jim Sweeney, chief technology officer of GTSI Corp., has some practical ideas on best practices for federal clients interested in making the transition. In his new book, Get Your Head in the Cloud: Unlocking the Mystery for Public Sector, Sweeney addresses some of the concerns surrounding
Serco to Deliver Parking Meter Services in San Francisco
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency has given a re-compete contract for park meter operation and support to Serco, Inc. The company has been working with the city for over ten years. It plans to introduce a new online dashboard system for financial reporting to the agency, and GPS tracking and security cameras in its
Decision Sciences Wins $400,000 DoD Award for Explosive Device Testing
The Department of Defense has awarded security technology provider Decision Sciences International with a contract to test systems for detecting explosive devices using muon tomography. Muons are subatomic particles that come from cosmic rays. They travel through the earth’s atmosphere and deep into the ground. Muon tomography is a method of scanning for these particles
Federal Mobile Computing Summit Series: Salient Federal Solutions – Data Anytime, Anywhere
WashingtonExec Series: Federal Mobile Computing Summit & Technology Showcase At the annual Federal Mobile Computing Summit on Aug. 8, leaders in government and business gathered at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center to discuss digital strategy. Panel topics included bring-your-own-device policies, mobile health, and security and privacy issues (FedRAMP). Federal contracting firms were
Rick Attilio Named COO, CFO at STG Inc.
STG, Inc. has named Patrick (Rick) Attilio new chief financial officer and chief operating officer in a dual role that will support company growth. Attilio is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, and has an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University. “As COO, my
SMRC Makes Inc. 5000 List for Fast Growth
Maryland-based research and development firm SMRC has grown 435 percent in three years and added 50 jobs. Now, the company has another feather in its cap: it joins Microsoft and Jamba Juice as Inc. 5000 honorees. Each year the magazine produces a list of top growing American private businesses. SMRC earned its spot this year
Novetta Solutions Names Richard Sawchak New CFO
Novetta Solutions has made Richard Sawchak its new chief financial officer and corporate secretary. Sawchak will oversee financial and IT management issues at the company, which provides software and IT services to support national security. “Rich’s technology focused experience as a CFO with private equity backed and publicly traded company experience is a perfect fit
Salient to Support Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. with Actuarial Services Contract
Salient Federal Solutions, Inc. will support private pension plan insurer, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, with actuarial services through a prime, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The company will work with Bolton Partners, Inc., an actuarial firm specializing in defined benefit plan administration, on the five-year contract worth $17.4 million. “We are looking forward to providing successful development, management,
Q&A with Dr. Suzanne Iacono of NSF: Developing the Road Map for Big Data
Dr. Suzanne Iacono is at the forefront of Big Data research at the National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering. She believes that all the national priorities the United States is facing would benefit from Big Data research and helps lead a team developing a Big Data plan for the federal
SAVE THE DATE: MicroPact’s 10th Annual EEO 462 Form Conference
Enterprise software firm, MicroPact, will host its tenth annual conference on managing the equal employment opportunity 462 complaint form on Sept. 12 at the Marriott Metro Center in Washington, D.C. According to the company’s website, 90 percent of federal equal employment opportunity complaints are filed using its icomplaints software for case management. The event, which
Understanding Federal IT Mandates at the Brocade Federal Forum
Nearly 400 experts from the federal IT, technology and business sectors gathered at the Brocade Federal Forum in Washington, D.C. to discuss federal government IT issues including data center consolidation, security, virtualization and the cloud. With pressure to increase efficiency, modernize and move to cloud computing, the network and data technology company hosted the event
Char-a-oke Benefit Raises $30,000 for Fairfax County Public Schools
The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce and Fairfax County Public Schools raised their voices at the annual Char-a-oke sing-off to benefit the Education Foundation for Fairfax County Public Schools. Over 250 northern Virginia business, government and education leaders got in costume and spirit at the Barns of Wolf Trap in Vienna, Va., earning $30,000 for
SAIC Prime Contract To Support U.S. Army Geospatial Center, Valued Up To $200 Million
The U.S. Army Geospatial Center, which provides relevant information for Army land operations, has awarded Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) a prime contract for research, intelligence and support services. “We look forward to continuing to provide the AGC with an end-to-end architecture capable of collecting, integrating, synchronizing, managing, analyzing, displaying, and disseminating geospatial information and
Federal Mobile Computing Summit Series: AirPatrol Corp. – Dynamic Mobile Solutions
WashingtonExec Series: Federal Mobile Computing Summit & Technology Showcase At the annual Federal Mobile Computing Summit on Aug. 8, leaders in government and business gathered at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center to discuss digital strategy. Panel topics included bring-your-own-device policies, mobile health, and security and privacy issues (FedRAMP). Federal contracting firms were
QinetiQ North America Names Gary Slack New CFO
QinetiQ North America has named Gary Slack executive vice president and chief financial officer. “Gary will serve as a key member of the QNA leadership team,” said Duane Andrews, chief executive officer of QinetiQ North America. “He brings a broad set of skills to the role and will be a key asset to us as
Private Equity Firm Thoma Bravo to Buy Deltek
Enterprise software and information solutions provider Deltek, Inc. announced today that Thoma Bravo LLC, a private equity firm, will buy the company in an all-cash transaction for $1.1 billion. Deltek’s board of directors unanimously approved the acquisition, along with its largest shareholder, New Mountain Capital. “Over the past seven years, we have successfully executed our
Federal Mobile Computing Summit Series: SAP – New Possibilities and Practices
WashingtonExec Series: Federal Mobile Computing Summit & Technology Showcase At the annual Federal Mobile Computing Summit on Aug. 8, leaders in government and business gathered at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center to discuss digital strategy. Panel topics included bring-your-own-device policies (BYOD), mobile health, and security and privacy issues (FedRAMP). Federal contracting firms
C² Technologies Names Sheena Gill New Director of Contracts and General Counsel
Enterprise solutions firm C² Technologies, Inc. has appointed Sheena Gill, J.D. new director of contracts and general counsel. Gill was a founder and managing partner at the Washington, D.C. office of the Chugh Firm, which offers corporate accounting and legal services. Gill, who has experience working on Capitol Hill, earned her law degree and mediation
University of Maryland University College to Offer Classes to NJVC Employees
Over 1,300 employees and family members of enterprise IT company, NJVC, will be able to enroll in post secondary education at the University of Maryland University College through an agreement announced this week. “NJVC staff are the company’s greatest asset,” said Jody Tedesco, the company’s president. “NJVC is thrilled about this new corporate partnership with
Serco Awarded $38 Million Army Career Transition Contract
Professional, technology and management services provider Serco Inc. will assist soldiers, including Army National Guard and Army Reserves members, with transition services through a $38 million modification on its Army Career Alumni Program contract. ACAP services include face-to-face and help desk support in the U.S., Korea, Italy and Germany as well as virtual counseling services
DISA Awards AMERICAN SYSTEMS Prime Contract
The Defense Information Systems Agency has awarded a prime contract to AMERICAN SYSTEMS, an employee-owned company that provides technical and managed services to the government. The contract is for DISA testing and evaluation support. The company will assist with operation and maintenance of testing tools, labs, networks, infrastructure and administration, and could be responsible for
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