Execution Over Strategy: Alka Bhave on Leading Unissant’s Natsec Growth
In GovCon, strategy is easy to discuss. Execution is where leaders prove themselves. For over 25 years, Alka Bhave has built her career at that intersection, guiding organizations through growth, operational change and mission expansion across the intelligence community, Defense Department and federal civilian agencies. Now, as chief operating officer and national security general manager
Unissant Names Alka Bhave COO, GM of National Security
Unissant Inc. has appointed Alka Bhave as chief operating officer and general manager of national security to drive operational excellence across the enterprise and grow the company’s national security business to meet the evolving needs of defense and intelligence customers. Bhave brings over 25 years of leadership in federal digital transformation, large-scale operations and enterprise
Alka Bhave on Why A New Hiring Framework is Exactly What Industry Needs
A bachelor’s degree in a technical field is undeniably a legitimate pathway to an IT career. But industry and government are increasingly recognizing it’s only one of many. Alka Bhave of Fearless Solutions LLC called White House guidance from the Office of Personnel Management a strong step forward, as it relaxes degree requirements for major
Fearless Wins GSA Contract to Bolster Login.gov Capabilities
Fearless won a call-to-order on a blanket purchase agreement to support the General Services Administration’s Login.gov platform through data analytics. “Login.gov plays a vital role in simplifying how millions of Americans interact with their government online, serving over 100 million users across more than 50 federal and state agencies,” said Fearless Digital President Alka Bhave.
Alka Bhave Named President of Fearless Digital
Fearless has announced the appointment of Alka Bhave as president of Fearless Digital. “I’m honored to be part of Fearless’ growth strategy and am inspired by the vision to drive sustainable impact by building up tech, people, and organizations,” Bhave said. The company recently announced a plan for future growth and said it is evolving
At WashingtonExec Event, Sid Fuchs Shares ‘Candid and Thought-provoking Advice’ on Hurdles C-level Execs Face
On July 27, WashingtonExec hosted “Get Off the Bench” author, longtime industry CEO and board director Sid Fuchs for a candid, closed-doors discussion on his life lessons of personal and career development at the International Country Club in Fairfax, Virginia. Fuchs joined senior GovCon executives for an intimate dinner and Q&A, focusing on the importance
WashingtonExec Hosts 2022 Chief Officer Awards Finalist Reception on April 28
WashingtonExec hosted a Chief Officer Awards Reception on April 28 at the Westwood Country Club in Vienna, Virginia, for all the finalists, their close colleagues and recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award in advance of the May 11 event at the The Ritz-Carlton in McLean, Virginia. Over 100 people were in attendance. The annual event
Riverside Research Wins Over $53.9M in Q1 Contracts
Riverside Research has announced over $53.9 million in total value contract wins in the first quarter of 2022, making up new and follow-on work with Defense Department and intelligence community customers. These contracts also demonstrate Riverside Research’s position as a national security partner for the federal government. “This expanded reach demands the right talent to
Alka Bhave Elevated to Riverside Research COO
Riverside Research announced the promotion of Alka Bhave to chief operations officer to oversee the company’s corporate operations and drive transformation in services and capabilities. Bhave joined Riverside Research earlier this year as vice president and chief of staff. In her new role, she’ll also provide executive leadership to the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion
2019 Pinnacle Awards: STEM Advocate of the Year Alka Bhave, Perspecta
Alka Bhave, vice president of performance excellence at Perspecta, has won the WashingtonExec Pinnacle Award for the STEM Advocate of the Year. In its second year, the annual Pinnacle Awards luncheon was held Oct. 31 at the Ritz Carlton Tysons Corner. The luncheon drew over 525 GovCon leaders and professionals, and showcased exemplary GovCon leadership in
Meet the Pinnacle Awards Finalists: 5 Questions for Perspecta’s Alka Bhave
Alka Bhave is the vice president of performance excellence at Perspecta and a Pinnacle Awards finalist in the STEM Advocate of the Year category. Here, she shares why the STEM fields are so important to the future of the nation, how STEM has impacted or her own professional career, the various ways she advocates for STEM
Perspecta Leads the Way in Increasing Acquisition Speed to Mission
In today’s times, the federal government is challenged with acquiring and delivering mission capabilities more rapidly and efficiently to a customer base whose needs are constantly evolving. This new paradigm is driven by the rate of change of technologies, methodologies and new adversaries. And it calls for a transformation in how acquisition is performed. There
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