Empower AI Wins Next-Gen GSA Enterprise IT Task Order
Empower AI has won the Digital Innovation for General Services Administration Infrastructure Technologies Next Generation task order under the GSA Alliant 2 Governmentwide Acquisition Contract. The award has a total value of $145.6 million over two years of performance. “This award reflects the trust GSA has placed in our team and the results we’ve delivered
Empower AI Buys Highlight Technologies to Expand Federal AI, Cloud Capabilities
Empower AI has acquired Highlight Technologies Inc., a Fairfax, Virginia-based federal IT services firm, to expand its AI-driven, cloud-enabled mission solutions across the federal government. The deal strengthens Empower AI’s capabilities in DevSecOps, AI, data management and cloud modernization while broadening support for modernization initiatives at the departments of State and Homeland Security. Highlight CEO
Empower AI Wins $255.4M DISA J6 Service Delivery Recompete
Empower AI has won the DISA J6 Service Delivery recompete contract, retaining its role as an enterprise IT service delivery partner supporting the Pentagon and National Capital Region under the Department of War’s DISA J6 Service Delivery mission. The contract has a total potential value of $255.4 million over a 1-year base period and four
Empower AI Wins $60M+ West Point AV Modernization Task Order
Empower AI has been awarded a TEIS IV task order for the U.S. Military Academy Lincoln Hall Audio Visual Engineering & Installation effort. Valued at over $60 million, the contract supports mission-focused initiatives at West Point, with performance beginning June 1, 2026. “This award reflects our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that directly support operational
What ‘Suits’ Gets Wrong About the Law (and What Saul Goodman Gets Right), According to Jim Rittinger
Link to episode. Don’t believe everything you see on TV. Courtrooms aren’t stages for finger-pointing theatrics — and if you try that in real life, you’ll probably get tossed out. On this week’s “Rookies to Rockstars,” Amanda Ziadeh and Camille Tuutti sit down with Jim Rittinger, general counsel and corporate secretary at Empower AI. Jim
Top General Counsels & Compliance Execs to Watch in 2026: Empower AI’s Jim Rittinger
Jim Rittinger General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Empower AI Jim Rittinger transformed Empower AI’s legal, contracts and compliance functions into proactive partners in business growth, helping the company quadruple profitability while strengthening trust and accountability. By including contract professionals in business development teams and modernizing governance processes, his team improved pursuit execution and customer confidence.
Empower AI Appoints Ryan Hopper to Lead Military Services Business Unit
Empower AI has named Ryan Hopper to lead its Military Services Business Unit, bringing 24 years of experience working with Defense Department and intelligence customers. “I’m extremely excited to join the Empower AI team and to move the needle for some of our nation’s most critical military customers,” Hopper said. “I’m even more excited to
Search for GovCon’s Top CTOs Starts Now
Who’s really shaping the future of GovCon? Now’s your chance to put their name forward. Nominations are open for the 2026 WashingtonExec Chief Officer Awards, the premier program recognizing the executives in government and industry who are driving real mission impact. For the second year, WashingtonExec is bringing together the Chief Officer and Pinnacle awards
Know a Standout CFO? Nominate Them Today
Who’s really shaping the future of GovCon? Now’s your chance to put their name forward. Nominations are open for the 2026 WashingtonExec Chief Officer Awards, the premier program recognizing the executives in government and industry driving real mission impact. For the second year, WashingtonExec is bringing together the Chief Officer and Pinnacle awards into one
Empower AI Wins $200+M Army Contract to Modernize Energy Infrastructure
Empower AI won a contract worth over $200 million from the Army Information Systems Engineering Command’s Mission Engineering Directorate to support the Army Metering Program. Managed under Army Materiel Command through the TEIS IV contract, the multi-year effort will modernize infrastructure at more than 80 Army installations to improve energy resilience, enable real-time analytics and
Empower AI Hires Juan Toves as CGO
Empower AI has named Juan Toves chief growth officer, succeeding Paul Harrington, and tasked him with leading enterprise growth, business development and capture across defense and civilian markets. “Juan is a strong addition to our leadership team,” said Jeff Bohling, CEO of Empower AI. “He brings deep market understanding, a strategic mindset, and a clear
2025 Chief Officer Awards Winner: Empower AI’s Jennifer Sample
Jennifer Sample, chief technology officer at Empower AI, has won WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Award for CTO of the Year (Private Company). On June 4, WashingtonExec unveiled the winners of the 2025 Chief Officer Awards, its premier recognition of the executives shaping the future of government contracting. The event, attended by over 500 individuals, took place
2025 Chief Officer Awards Winner: Empower AI’s Pamela Rothka
Pamela Rothka, chief financial officer of Empower AI, has won WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Award for CFO of the Year (Private & Public Company, annual revenue greater than $100 million and less than $500 million). On June 4, WashingtonExec unveiled the winners of the 2025 Chief Officer Awards, its premier recognition of the executives shaping the
Top Chief Technology Officers to Watch in 2025: Empower AI’s Jennifer Sample
Jennifer Sample CTO, Empower AI Jennifer Sample’s biggest achievement has been building the team at Empower AI that developed the company’s AI services framework. This foundational capability includes use cases for AI in federal agencies, pre-built accelerators, models and customized solutions that allow them to adopt and expand their use of AI. “In a short
Empower AI Wins Army Task Order to Support Cybersecurity, Enterprise Systems
Empower AI has been awarded a task order with the U.S. Army Information Systems Engineering Command’s Mission Engineering Directorate. Under the agreement, Empower AI will provide cybersecurity life cycle management, cybersecurity engineering assistance and security control assessor-validator services to support the Army’s enterprise networking and information systems. “USAISEC MED and its mission of supporting enterprise
Top General Counsels & Compliance Execs to Watch in 2025: Empower AI’s Jim Rittinger
Jim Rittinger Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Empower AI Jim Rittinger leads a strategic reorganization of Empower AI’s Contracts and Legal team, streamlining contracting processes to improve agility and responsiveness. As a result, Empower AI reduced team costs by over 20% while significantly increasing contract throughput and reducing turnaround times without adding headcount. This
Top AI Execs to Watch in 2025: Empower AI’s Besma Abidi
Besma Abidi Senior Director of Engineering, Empower AI Besma Abidi recently led a team that launched a first-of-its-kind edge AI device that performs automatic target recognition of enemy vessels. The U.S. Navy uses the AI and deep learning system to read hull numbers, classify vessels by type and generate threat alerts. Abidi’s team of engineers
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: Empower AI’s Pamela Rothka
Pamela Rothka CFO, Empower AI Pamela Rothka’s biggest recent achievement was implementing changes in technology, management and processes to align with the company’s new private equity owner’s investment thesis. She upgraded the technology platform to improve reporting and project management, replacing an unsupported, costly and difficult-to-use tool. The new platform integrates fully with necessary systems,
Empower AI Taps Jennifer Sample as Chief Technology Officer
Jennifer Sample has joined Empower AI as chief technology officer to drive technology vision, strategy and execution for federal government customers. Sample will also oversee that emerging technology deployments deliver strategic value, support digital transformation goals and meet agency missions, the company said. “Federal agencies know the importance of emerging technology when it comes to
Top Pricing Execs to Watch in 2024: Empower AI’s Leslie Tillman
Leslie Tillman Vice President of Pricing, Empower AI Empower AI views 2024 as a year full of growth chances, but also one with challenges. These include combining digital change, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence for federal agencies, along with uncertainty about budgets and funding. Federal agencies are currently exploring and starting to use AI to help
Help Us Discover the Next Top Chief Marketing Officers!
We’re on the lookout for standout chief marketing officers who are elevating their organizations to extraordinary heights. If you know a CMO transforming the game in government and industry, we want to hear from you! Mark your calendars: The awards luncheon is set for May 10 at The Hilton, McLean, Virginia. Join us as we
Top Execs to Watch in 2024: Empower AI’s Jeff Bohling
Jeff Bohling CEO, Empower AI Jeff Bohling became CEO of Empower AI in February 2023. In his first few months, he focused on meeting customers, employees and industry leaders. His goal was to identify the company’s strengths, understand customer challenges and outline a future direction for Empower AI, a company that has addressed customer issues
Measuring Success: How Mac Curtis’ Leadership Helped Turn Others Into Leaders
In government contracting, we usually judge leaders’ success by their company’s growth, mission success and reputation. But shouldn’t we also ask how good they are at turning others into leaders? For Mac Curtis, making leaders out of his team is a big sign of his leadership success. Five leaders once a part of Curtis’ leadership teams are
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