Former AFS COO Ed Meehan to Lead Guidehouse Aerospace, Defense
Guidehouse has announced Ed Meehan, former chief operating officer of Accenture Federal Services, as its leader of the Aerospace & Defense division to bring new and innovative capabilities, approaches and commercial practices to clients. During Meehan’s 27-plus years at Accenture, he also served as safety and citizen services portfolio lead with homeland security, diplomacy and
Accenture Federal Services Hires George Batsakis to Lead Defense and Intelligence Practice
Accenture has announced that George Batsakis has joined Accenture Federal Services to head its defense and intelligence practice. In his new role, Batsakis will be responsible for developing and delivering innovative solutions for the Defense Department, the intelligence community, military health providers, the Department of Veterans Affairs and other U.S. federal clients. Batsakis brings more
Ash Carter Shares Key Lessons from Campaign against ISIS
In a report for the Belfer Center, former Defense Secretary Ash Carter explained some of the challenges he inherited in the fight against ISIS and lessons learned from overcoming those hurdles. Key lessons include: Good strategy depends on honest assessment. No matter how painful. Metrics are motivating. “Against a barbaric enemy like ISIS, what mattered
MacAulay-Brown Inc. Launches Updated Version of RADMF Cyber Defense Environment
MacAulay-Brown, Inc. (MacB), a leading national security company delivering advanced engineering services, cybersecurity and product solutions, announced today that Enlighten IT Consulting (EITC), a MacB company, recently launched new cyber defense capabilities (version 2.5) of its proprietary Rapid Analytic Deployment and Management Framework (RADMF). The technology offers Department of Defense (DoD) and other Government customers
Vencore’s CTO Barry Barlow on the US Defense Industry Entering the Internet of Things
With its ability to draw large amounts of data from everyday appliances, the Internet of Things has always been a balancing between performance optimization and personal privacy. This concern has only become more apparent in when handled by the federal government. The U.S. government will only grow more reliant on the IoT applications and devices,
ManTech International Wins $29.7M Task Order From U.S. Navy
ManTech International Corporation announced Oct. 16 that it has been awarded a task order under the U.S. Navy’s Seaport Enhanced prime contract to provide test and evaluation (T&E) and fleet support at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Dahlgren, Va. “Naval Surface Warfare Centers play an important role in the rapid introduction of advanced technologies
MicroPact Wins $12.9M Navy Contract
Herndon, Va.-based MicroPact will be delivering a Naval justice information system to the U.S. Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) under a $12.9 million contract, the company announced yesterday. MicroPact teamed with NTT DATA Federal Services, Inc., a subsidiary of NTT DATA, Inc., on the enterprise solution and will be slated to support the life cycle
Engineering Services Network Promotes Dan Shapiro to CFO
Dan Shapiro will be leading Engineering Services Network as chief financial officer as the company gears itself to realign its market offerings to expand its presence in the federal space. The engineering and IT solutions company was founded in 1995 and draws an annual $40 million in revenue. Shapiro, who served most recently as executive
ARRAY Promotes Jon Dittmer to General Manager, Senior Vice President
Array Information Technology earlier this month promoted Jon Dittmer to general manager and senior vice president of the company. Dittmer joined the IT company in 2010 and was most recently vice president and general manager of the company’s defense sector — a practice he is credited with growing extensively, especially through U.S. Air Force contracts.
A-T Solutions Among Four to Win $408M GSA BPA
A-T Solutions, a counterterrorism firm, is among four companies set to support the General Services Administration under a blanket purchase agreement (BPA) that contracts the agency to serve the agency’s Joint Counter-IED Integration Training Program (JCITP) within its Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO). Worth up to $408 million over five years, the deal
New CEO of Serco, Dan Allen, Talks to WashingtonExec
It’s been six months since Dan Allen was appointed Chairman and CEO of Serco Inc. WashingtonExec caught up with Allen about his plans for the organization, where he sees growth in the federal marketplace, Serco’s talent acquisition strategy, and Serco’s work with the U.S. Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
2014 Market Outlook: Arc Aspicio CTO Rob O'Keefe says Data is a Valuable Asset and Missions will Move Forward in 2014
WashingtonExec 2014 Market Outlook Series As we turn the page on 2013, we look forward to a new year and new opportunities for innovation and growth in the government contracting community. This past year we experienced budget sequestration, a 16-day-long government shutdown, and a perpetually increasing focus on cyber security and healthcare IT. WashingtonExec reached out to
ManTech Appoints Yvonne Vervaet Senior Vice President of Business Development for Mission, Cyber & Intelligence Solutions Group
ManTech International Corporation has named Yvonne Vervaet Senior Vice President of Business Development for its Mission, Cyber & Intelligence Solutions (MCIS) Group. Vervaet will be responsible for driving and growing a full spectrum of technology and security solutions across defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. “Yvonne has the perfect combination of experience leading teams to
The Future of Mobility: Martin Gillespie, Director of Salient Federal Solutions’ Mobility Center of Excellence, Weighs In
Martin Gillespie is the Director of Mobility Center of Excellence at Salient Federal Solutions. In his current role, Gillespie leads the center in implementing mobility solutions across Salient’s expanding customer base. In addition to his work with the Mobility Center of Excellence, Gillespie is also engaged in the business development efforts across the Salient customer
SRA International, Inc. Appoints Tom Nixon as Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer
SRA International, Inc. has appointed Tom Nixon as Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer. Bill Ballhaus, SRA President & CEO commented on the appointment, “I am pleased to have Tom accept this new role. With more than 25 years of federal contracting experience, a strong track record in leadership and an ability to drive
Salient, Inc. Opens Talent Operation Center and Program Management Control Center in San Diego, CA
Salient Federal Solutions, Inc. (Salient) has recently established a Talent Operations Center (TOC) in San Diego, CA. Salient continues to invest in building TOCs in order to ensure rapid delivery of mission essential personnel. The company, a provider of information technology, training, engineering, and intelligence analytical services for agencies in the intelligence, defense, homeland security,
MacB Hires Special Operations Forces Veteran Peter Davis as Director of Special Operations Programs
MacAulay-Brown, Inc. (MacB), a leading National Security company providing innovative engineering and technical solutions to Defense, Intelligence, Homeland Security and Federal agencies, has hired Special Operations Forces (SOF) veteran Peter Davis as Director of Special Operations Programs. “Pete is a natural born leader who knows firsthand that the technology and engineering services industry leaders like
U.S. Air Force Awards ARRAY to Modernize & Sustain Vital Data System
The U.S. Air Force announced today that it has awarded Array Information Technology (ARRAY) another major, competitively selected award to help the Air Force sustain and modernize an important maintenance data system – Depot Maintenance Accounting and Production System – Time And Accounting (DMAPS TAA). “We are proud to receive this high level of trust
An Update from Karen Trowbridge on Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and the WOSB Community
In 2008, at age 26, Karen Trowbridge started Trowbridge & Trowbridge (T&T) with five employees. In only a few short years, T&T has grown to a $27 million company with over 300 employees supporting technology missions for Defense and Federal Civilian clients. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., T&T specializes in delivering innovative IT solutions including cloud computing, cyber
Chertoff Capital’s Jason Kaufman on Investment Banking Opportunities in the Defense and National Security Communities
Jason Kaufman is head of investment banking for Chertoff Capital, a boutique investment bank focused on companies in the defense technology and national security communities. Kaufman has served the government contracting market for 15 years and closed over $3 billion in deal value in the sector. Earlier this year, Kaufman and his team advised Digital Sandbox,
CSC’s Larry Prior on Finding Growth in the Defense and Intelligence Communities
Last month, Larry Prior was named Vice President and General Manager of CSC’s Defense and Intelligence Group. Before joining CSC, Prior served as COO of BAE Systems, Inc. and as COO and President of ManTech International Corporation. The former Marine Corps intelligence officer spoke to WashingtonExec to discuss his new role, his outlook of the
Larry Prior Joins CSC as Vice President, General Manager
Computer Sciences Corp (CSC) recently welcomed Larry Prior as vice president and general manager of the company’s combined Defense and Intelligence Groups. Former defense and intelligent segment heads Alan Weakley and Hal Smith will leave the group by the end of this month, the Washington Business Journal reported last week. Prior formerly worked as chief operating
Q&A with Gen. Charles F. Wald (USAF Ret), Director, Deloitte Services LP, and Leader of Deloitte’s Department of Defense Practice
Charles F. Wald, retired from the U.S. Air Force as a four star general, served over 35 years in the U.S. military as a command pilot with more than 3,600 flying hours and 430 combat hours. He was Director of Strategic Planning and Policy at Headquarters U.S. Air Force, served on the Joint Staff as
Q&A with Exfederal.com’s Ginger Groeber on Company’s One-Year Anniversary, The Public vs. Private Sector
Ginger Groeber is the CEO and Founder of Exfederal.com and a seasoned leader in the industry, with over 30 years of human capital experience (26 years in the public sector and six years in private). She is the head behind Groeber Consulting Group and has held positions as the Vice President of Human Resources Line
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