WATCH: The Roles, Challenges & Collaboration of the Chief Security Officer with Kirk McClain, Rich McComb
In this virtual video panel series, WashingtonExec sits down with industry and public sector leaders to discuss current challenges, innovations and initiatives top of mind across the government IT landscape. WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh is joined by Kirk McClain, chief security officer of Accenture Federal Services, and Rich McComb, CSO of the Department of Homeland Security,
Top MarCom Execs to Watch in 2024: Accenture Federal Services’ Pamela Merritt
Pamela Merritt Managing Director of Marketing and Communications, Accenture Federal Services “As marketers, standing out in the federal market is our mission and this year our team rose to the challenge,” said Pamela Merritt. The team’s biggest achievement was finding new ways to connect more deeply with clients and candidates and bring to life how
Accenture Federal Services’ Stephen Carlon on Helping the Military Operate in a Mixed Data Standard Environment
When it comes to mission operations, the military is facing several hurdles, starting with the need to consolidate its view of data in a world where data can be messy. “There is all of this data out there coming off of sensing technologies, off of different systems, all formatted differently,” said Stephen Carlon, managing director
Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024: Accenture Federal Services’ Lisa Sherhart
Lisa Sherhart Chief Human Resources Officer, Accenture Federal Services Lisa Sherhart’s biggest 2024 achievement was being promoted to chief HR officer for Accenture Federal Services in December 2023 upon her predecessor’s retirement. As the deputy HR director since 2012, she had been in training and anticipating the CHRO role for many years. Sherhart said her
Accenture Federal Services Wins $1.6B Air Force Cloud Contract
Accenture Federal Services has been awarded a task order worth up to $1.6 billion to expand and improve the U.S. Air Force’s multicloud Cloud One environment. This is the first of three follow-on task orders to the Air Force’s original Cloud One contract. Cloud One is the Air Force’s central multicloud, multivendor ecosystem for cloud
Accenture Federal Services, Google Public Sector Launch Federal AI Solution Factory
Accenture Federal Services launched the ‘Federal AI Solution Factory’ with Google Public Sector’s Rapid Innovation Team to speed AI prototyping and piloting for federal agencies. The Federal AI Solution Factory combines Accenture Federal Services’ work in human-centered design and ability to translate federal mission needs into AI and analytics solutions at scale, with Google Cloud’s
Empower AI’s Jennifer Sample on Her Career Rooted in Making an Impact
First as a scientist and now as an executive, Jennifer Sample has woven a career defined by her drive to make maximum impact. “I’m super excited about the next big thing that’s going to change the world, and I really enjoy rolling up my sleeves, finding the devil in the details and pushing things out
Top CFOs to Watch in 2024: Accenture Federal Services’ Rodney Crowe
Rodney Crowe CFO, Accenture Federal Services Rodney Crowe’s biggest recent achievement was supporting Accenture Federal Services’ acquisition of Cognosante, a Falls Church, Virginia-based provider of digital transformation and cloud modernization solutions for federal health, defense, intelligence and civilian agencies. With this acquisition, Accenture Federal Services created a new federal health portfolio to deliver specialized mission
Accenture Federal Services Wins $90M CISA Data Analytics Contract
Accenture Federal Services won a $90 million prime contract to provide data analytics and vulnerability research and analysis support to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. The company will support CISA’s Cybersecurity Division Vulnerability Management Insights Branch by delivering timely and actionable guidance on risk mitigation strategies to the agency’s partners and stakeholders, the company
Accenture Federal Services Wins $190M Contract to Provide Data, Systems Engineering Support for AIDS Relief
Accenture Federal Services won a $190 million contract from the State Department to provide data and systems engineering support for the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. The single-award contract has a base performance period of one year and four option years. “Celebrating its 20th year in existence, PEPFAR invests in systems that drive efficient
Accenture Federal Services’ Amanda Satterwhite Moderates Discussion at Billington Cybersecurity Summit
Amanda Satterwhite, managing director of cyber mission & enablement at Accenture Federal Services, moderated a panel featuring government and industry experts at the Sept. 3 Billington Cybersecurity Summit in Washington, D.C. The speakers included Lt. Gen. William Hartman, deputy commander of U.S. Cyber Command; Peter Ranks, director of the CIA Center for Cyber Intelligence; and
Top Health Care Execs to Watch in 2024: Accenture Federal Services’ Eliot Harris
Eliot Harris Health Portfolio Lead, Accenture Federal Services Eliot Harris’ biggest recent organizational achievement was being appointed to lead Accenture Federal Services’ new Health Portfolio. This portfolio combines the capabilities and expertise of Accenture Federal Services and Cognosante to improve people’s lives. His biggest personal achievement is mentoring and growing his team, which he finds
Accenture Federal Services Wins $75M USPTO Contract
Accenture Federal Services won a 5-year, $75 million contract with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to scale the use of artificial intelligence and modernize patent examination processes. “The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is a 200-year-old federal agency at the cutting-edge of technology and invention that serves a critical mission in protecting
WATCH: Accenture Federal Services’ John Goodman, Ira Entis on Data & AI Center of Excellence
WashingtonExec’s Rachel Kirkland sits down with John Goodman, CEO at Accenture Federal Services, and Ira Entis, chief strategy officer at Accenture Federal Services, to discuss the company’s newly launched Data & AI Center of Excellence in partnership with Google Public Sector. They discuss how the center will support federal agencies on their modernization journeys for
Top Contracts Execs to Watch in 2024: Accenture Federal Services’ Michelle Lanier
Michelle Lanier Contract Management Lead, Accenture Federal Services Michelle Lanier spearheaded a leadership enrichment initiative for the contract management team and revamped federal government contracting training for contract management and program personnel while stabilizing the contract management team during leadership transitions and guiding them through a significant acquisition. “By investing in the leadership program, I
Accenture Federal Services Wins $81M AI SSA Contract
Accenture Federal Services has won an $81 million, 5-year artificial intelligence and machine learning contract with the Social Security Administration. Under the contract, the company will deliver end-to-end back office intelligent automation services to improve how 250 million retiree and survivors’ benefits documents are processed every year. The forms are currently received and managed via
Ron Ash to Succeed John Goodman as Accenture Federal Services CEO
Accenture Federal Services appointed Ron Ash as CEO and chair of its board of managers, effective Sept. 1. He will succeed John Goodman, who will step down as CEO and chair of the board of managers on Aug. 31 and retire March 31. “Ron Ash is the right leader for Accenture Federal Services in this
Top Cyber Execs to Watch in 2024: Accenture Federal Services’ Amanda Satterwhite
Amanda Satterwhite Managing Director of Cyber Growth & Strategy, Accenture Federal Services In 2023, Amanda Satterwhite took on the role of leading Accenture Federal Services’ Cyber Growth & Strategy, focusing on developing a 2024 strategy centered on zero trust, post-quantum cryptography, and securing critical infrastructure, with a proactive approach to secure AI initiatives. As the
Accenture Federal Services Wins $250M DOI Platform Services Contract
Accenture Federal Services won a $250 million contract with the Interior Department to help the Bureau of Land Management operate and maintain a future-ready mission services IT platform. The contract has a period of performance of 10 years. “With roots that date back to America’s independence, the Bureau of Land Management’s mission is to sustain
Top DOD Execs to Watch in 2024: Accenture Federal Services’ Kevin Heald
Kevin Heald Managing Director of the National Security Portfolio, Accenture Federal Services Kevin Heald’s biggest recent achievement was taking over as the lead for the National Security Portfolio last year. He said it’s an honor to lead a team so dedicated to ensuring clients achieve mission success in a rapidly changing global landscape. “I firmly
Accenture Federal Services Wins $170M TSA Contract
Accenture Federal Services has won a Transportation Security Administration Security Operations Flexible Agile Scalable Teams blanket purchase agreement with a ceiling value of $170 million. TSA’s Security Operations is responsible for the security of the nation’s transportation systems, and for ensuring all modes of transportation, including freight railroad, passenger rail, mass transit, maritime and pipelines,
Accenture Federal Services Completes Cognosante Acquisition
Accenture Federal Services has completed its acquisition of Cognosante, following the April 15 announcement of its intent to purchase the company. Cognosante delivers technology solutions to federal clients in healthcare, serving veterans, active-duty military and other beneficiaries. This acquisition allows Accenture Federal Services to establish a new federal health portfolio. This new portfolio will help
Accenture Federal Services Wins $789M Navy SHARKCAGE Contract
Accenture Federal Services secured a 10-year, $789 million contract to enhance global U.S. Navy maritime security by unifying cybersecurity operations within the Navy’s SHARKCAGE system. “The role of cybersecurity in modern maritime military readiness has evolved and expanded. Network interconnectedness is essential to protecting critical U.S. defense assets and sensitive military data,” said Rick Driggers,
Accenture Federal Services Wins $127M Army Cloud Modernization & Migration Contract
Accenture Federal Services won the U.S. Army’s Enterprise Application Modernization and Migration contract with a potential value of $127 million. Under the contract, which includes a 1-year base ordering period with two optional years, Accenture Federal Services will use its cloud migration and modernization approach to perform large-scale application assessments, migrations and modernizations to the
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