Accenture Hires Former Head of Operations for US Cyber Command
Accenture Federal Services has hired retired Maj. Gen. George Franz, former director of operations for U.S. Cyber Command, to provide cybersecurity expertise for Accenture’s customers in the defense and security markets. At CYBERCOM, Franz led the planning and execution of global Defense Department and interagency offensive, defensive and global network cyberspace operations, overseeing DOD’s primary
AFS’ Dom Delmolino on AI Application
In an interview on “Government Matters,” Dom Delmolino, chief technology officer at Accenture Federal Services, talked about the implementation of artificial intelligence and improving the relationship between it and the citizens it serves. Delmolino said the greatest opportunities for AI lie within improving customer experience and customer contact services. Services such as chatbots can be applied
Accenture Names Ed Meehan COO
Accenture Federal Services has tapped a veteran leader from within as its new chief operating officer. Ed Meehan, formerly safety and citizen services portfolio lead, assumes the position recently vacated by John Goodman. Goodman was named chief executive of AFS earlier this year. Meehan has 27 years of experience with Accenture, including time leading the
Accenture Federal Services Hires Former Army CIO
Accenture Federal Services has hired former U.S. Army Chief Information Officer Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence, as a managing director in its national security practice. In her new role, Lawrence is responsible for helping AFS clients develop and execute technology transformation and mission-support strategies designed to deter, deflect and defeat today’s evolving threats. “Susan has led
Accenture Hires FedRAMP Architect Dave McClure
Accenture Federal Services has hired Dave McClure, a former General Services Administration official who shaped the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program. McClure will lead transformational IT initiatives for the company. McClure will oversee forward-looking client projects that include cloud computing adoption, digital transformation, IT modernization, cloud security and creative customer-focused web design, Accenture said.
Accenture Federal Hires Former CYBERCOM Head
Accenture Federal Services has tapped retired Army Maj. Gen. George Franz, former director of operations for U.S. Cyber Command, to build out the company’s cyber offerings and lead business initiatives across the defense and security markets. Franz will help Accenture’s clients understand, mitigate and defend against the cyber threats they face, working within their budget
Inside Scoop from AFS Exec Elaine Beeman on Phase One Acquisition
Accenture Federal Services announced it will be acquiring Phase One Consulting Group last week, a leading Salesforce solutions provider in the $80 billion federal market. WashingtonExec sat down with Elaine Beeman, AFS’ senior managing director and civilian portfolio lead, who championed the deal, for the inside scoop. WashingtonExec: What does the acquisition of Phase One in
25 Leaders in Government Contracting You Should Know About
2017: The Year of the Transformational Leader What’s in, what’s out? In a year of transformational change, government contractors are facing that question like never before. A few select leaders are even shaping the conversation. For the second year in a row, WashingtonExec has assembled its list of executives who are blazing a path in
Diversity Triumphs in Accenture Federal-Endgame Deal
Accenture Federal Services will be acquiring cybersecurity firm Endgame’s federal government services business, the two firms announced last week. AFS has been using Endgame products as part of a strategic investment it made in the Clarendon, VA -based firm last year. This transition, says Endgame CEO Nate Fick, is the next evolution in the already
Accenture Federal Services Names Hal Smith to Lead Federal Intelligence Practice
Harold “Hal” Smith, a former associate deputy director at the National Security Agency, has joined Accenture Federal Services as a managing director to lead its intelligence practice. Smith brings a combination of government and commercial intelligence experience. In addition to his role at NSA, he has held intelligence, security and technology roles at a number of
Accenture Federal Services Hires Former CIA CTO
The CIA’s former chief technology officer, Ira “Gus” Hunt, has joined Accenture Federal Services to lead its cybersecurity practice. Hunt retired from the agency in 2013 after a nearly 30-year career. As CTO, he set the CIA’s IT strategic direction, accelerated adoption of new technology and led the agency’s implementation of the Amazon cloud. “We are excited
WashingtonExec’s Inaugural Top 30 Execs to Watch List Spotlight: Jim Traficant, Accenture Federal Services
What’s coming next? The key government contracting leaders aren’t just asking the question, they’re shaping the conversation. In WashingtonExec’s inaugural list of Top 30 Executives to Watch, we turn the spotlight on industry leaders who are positioning their companies for greater growth and relevance ahead. Selected by industry colleagues, these leaders hail from a diverse
WashingtonExec Annual GovCon Awards Interview Series: Accenture Federal Services CEO David Moskovitz
WashingtonExec Annual Greater Washington GovCon Awards Finalist Series The clock is ticking. With just a few days away from the “Oscars of the Government Contracting Community,” the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Services Council will both share the winners of the 13th annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards. As we count down
USGIF Adds Tish Long, Six Others to its Board of Directors
The Herdon, Va.-based U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) announced Oct. 2 the addition of seven members to its Board of Directors. The newest board members include David Alexander, Julia Bowers, John Fenwick, Michael C. Grochol, Letitia A. Long, Manh Pham and the Hon. Caryn A. Wagner. USGIF’s Board now includes 25 directors representing the GEOINT community. “The USGIF
Accenture Federal Services Delivers Grantor Management System to USDA
It was announced on September 9th that Accenture Federal Services has delivered its Grantor Management System to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This system supports the end-to-end grants lifecycle; from application, through award, monitoring and closeout. The Grantor Management program has resulted in automated review and approval processes, it has reduced the need for
Accenture Federal Completes Acquisition of Agilex Technologies Inc.
Accenture Federal Services (AFS), of Arlington, Va., announce March 26 that the company has completed its acquisition of Agilex Technologies Inc., based in Chantilly, Va. WashingtonExec first covered the news about Accenture’s acquisition on Feb. 9. “Digital technologies are fundamentally changing the way that government organizations operate and interact with citizens, patients, employees, suppliers, partners
Accenture Federal, Government Business Council Identify Steps for Federal Agencies to Promote Innovation
Accenture Federal Services and the Government Business Council have identified three steps federal agencies can take to become more innovative, according to a Jan. 20 press release. The three steps that have been articulated include: Implement more clearly defined processes with specific targets for innovation; Better track performance of new initiatives; and Consider improving digital tools
Accenture Federal Services Implements Financial System for U.S. Army
Arlington, Va.-based Accenture Federal Services announced Nov. 6 that the company has implemented a resource planning system that will help the Defense Health Agency‘s National Capital Region Medical Directorate (NCR MD) manage healthcare services. NCR MD is the first organization outside of the U.S. Army to fully integrate into the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS), which creates a
2014 GovCon Award Nominee Interview with Accenture Federal Services’ Chief Executive David Moskovitz
On Sept. 4, the finalists for this year’s Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards were announced and WashingtonExec is bringing you its annual series with the nominees. The winners will be unveiled next week on Nov. 13 at The Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner by the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Services Council. With more than
Accenture Federal Services Wins $53.1M in Contracts from U.S. Army
The U.S. Army announced Sept. 3 that it has awarded Accenture Federal Services (AFS) two contracts with a combined value of $53.1 million to provide continued maintenance and operations support to one of the largest enterprise resource planning systems in the world, the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS). Specifically, AFS will provide maintenance and daily
Accenture Federal Services Wins $48M Contract from U.S. Dept. of Treasury
Arlington-based Accenture Federal Services (AFS) announced this week that it was awarded a $48 million contract from the Department of Treasury. Through the five-year task order, Accenture will provide IT and financial management services to enhance technologies and improve service levels. Specifically, Accenture will make technology recommendations, provide acquisition support, and manage systems security, enterprise
WashingtonExec’s Weekly E-Magazine: News You Need to Know
This week’s WashingtonExec e-magazine presents a featured story on Jay Johnson, president and chief executive officer of Software AG. Johnson spoke about where the local technology industry is headed, the company’s recent acquisition of Terracotta, big data analytics, lowest price, technically-acceptable (LPTA) contracts and more. Also, check out an article on Annette Rippert of Accenture
Accenture Federal Services Reports Federal Agencies Struggling with Cloud Implementation
A new Accenture Federal Services and Government Business Council report says that federal agencies grappling with implementing Cloud First mandates face staffing challenges and lengthy procurement processes, making it hard to take advantage of cloud technologies. The report, “The Road Ahead: 3 Years After Cloud First,” covers the perceptions, attitudes and experiences of 286 federal
Michael Leff Joins AT&T Government Solutions as Vice President, Civilian Sector
AT&T Government Solutions (AGS) on Tuesday announced that Michael Leff will join the company as vice president for AGS’s Civilian business where he will be tasked with managing the company’s business across federal civilian agencies and departments. Leff most recently served as the Managing Director for Accenture Federal Services’ Civilian Health Portfolio and is the
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