INSA’s Charlie Allen Talks Security Clearance Reform, Millennials and ePersona
In March 2014 the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) published the white paper: “Leveraging Emerging Technologies in The Security Clearance Process.” The paper focuses on the periodic reinvestigation (PR) programs and why continuous monitoring and evaluation (CME) is necessary to prevent security breaches by clearance holders such as Edward Snowden and Bradley Manning. WashingtonExec
2014 Market Outlook: Bill Annibell of Sapient Government Services Calls for Government Transparency
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
2014 Market Outlook: Mark HuYoung of Northwind Partners Optimistic about M&A Market
2014 – WashingtonExec Annual 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.
Kshemendra Paul, PM-ISE at ODNI, speaks on Identity Management and Data Protection
Kshemendra Paul, appointed by President Obama as Program Manager for the Information Sharing Environment (PM-ISE) at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) in 2010, spoke to the WashingtonExec Federal Business Council on the topic of identity management, open source certification, and cyber defense within the federal government. He also gave a high-level
Applied Information Sciences’ Larry Katzman on How to Maintain Growth in a Downturn Economy and the Best Professional Advice He’s Ever Received
Larry Katzman is responsible for the sales and delivery services of the federal unit at Applied Information Sciences (AIS). He has been with the firm for more than a decade, starting off as serving as a Software Engineer and currently serving as Program Engineer. Prior to his time at AIS, he served as Software Developer
OPM Deputy Associate Director for Recruitment and Hiring Kimberly Holden Talks STEM Careers and Talent Development
Kimberly Holden is the Deputy Associate Director for Recruitment and Hiring at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). She leads and directs the Federal Government’s efforts to recruit and develop America’s “best and brightest” to meet the challenges of the 21st century government. Holden has spent 28 years in public service and brings rich experience
Appian VP Chris O’Connell Outlines Plan for Federal Innovation; Discusses Journalism Background
Constrained federal budgets coupled with increasing cyber security threats have led some government agencies to rest on their laurels when it comes to bringing innovation into the federal landscape. But Chris O’Connell, Appian Corporation’s vice president of federal sales, says that’s no excuse. The former Reuters news producer’s plan for fostering innovation involves minimizing O&M
IBM Software and Services Selected by DHS Cyber Security Program
IBM recently announced its security software and services offering will be part of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program. The CDM program has a value of up to $6 billion and will provide specialized Information Technology (IT) tools and Continuous Monitoring as a Service (CMaaS) to combat cyber threats
SAVE THE DATE: Capgemini Hosting Thought Leadership Series Engaging the Digital Citizen on Aug. 28th
Capgemini Government Solutions is hosting its first Thought Leadership Series: Engaging the Digital Citizen, Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 1201 Maryland Avenue SW, Suite 150 in Washington, D.C. The event will explore the global leading practices on the capabilities of digital services in government. Douglas Charles, President and CEO of Capgemini Government Solutions, is scheduled
Rich Martin of LGS Innovations Talks IT Budgets, Trends in the Marketplace and Firm’s Goals in the Next 5 Years
Rich Martin has more than 20 years of IT and management experience with creating successful IT organizations and technical infrastructures. He brought that experience to his current role, as Chief Information Officer (CIO) to LGS Innovations. Prior to his role as CIO for LGS, Martin served as CIO of Transaction Network Services, a global financial
Simone Acha of ECS Federal Talks Her Firm’s Acquisition of iLuMinA Solutions, Big Data’s Status in the Federal Space, Girls in STEM and More
Simone Acha is the Vice President of Enterprise Solution Technologies at ECS Federal Inc. Prior to her current role, Acha served as CEO of iLuMinA Solutions until it was acquired by ECS in the fall of 2012. Acha, who has served in the federal technology sector for the last 25 years, discussed with WashingtonExec the
MarkLogic’s Kevin Shelly Talks Big Data Technology in Federal Sector, Mobility and Firm’s Goals in the Next 5 Years
Kevin Shelly is the Vice President of Public Sector at MarkLogic. Prior to his current role, Shelly served as Vice President of Sales at Angel. He also served as Senior Vice President at the former ACS Government Solutions and has more than 25 years of sales and business development experience, particularly in the government contracting
GUEST COLUMN: Crisis Communications 101 for Government Contractors
By: Eileen Cassidy Rivera, Cassidy Rivera Communications You can’t help but notice the front page and lead newscasts about Edward Snowden, a former employee of government contractor, Booz Allen Hamilton, who is on the loose, seeking political asylum for allegedly leaking details of top-secret Government surveillance programs to the media. Then, another government contractor, USIS,
SAVE THE DATE: Women in NOVA Committee to Host Breakfast on Cyber and Physical Security Aug.15th
AFCEA’s Women in NOVA (WIN) Committee will be hosting a breakfast on the Convergence of Cyber and Physical Security August 15, 2013 at the Sheraton Premiere in Tysons Corner. The committee will address the convergence and challenges of physical and cyber security in regards to the federal government. Government and industry leaders are featured as
Mobilegov to Host Two More Summits This Summer: June 20th and July 9th
Tom Suder, President of Mobilegov, is hosting two more summits this summer, including the Federal IT and Network Services Summit and the Federal Mobile Computing Summit. Both events will take place at the Ronald Regan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. The IT and Network Services Summit taking place June 20th and the
US Senate Holds STEM Caucus on FY14 Budget and the Education Pipeline
On May 20th 2013, the STEM Education and Workforce Caucus Inaugural Briefing entitled “Stakeholder Responses to the President’s FY14 STEM Proposal” brought a packed room of nonprofit, government, academic and industry professionals to discuss STEM education gaps, federal STEM program consolidation, and STEM mentorship. The panel, held at the US Capitol Building Senate Briefing Room,
Salesforce.com Offers New Mobile Solutions for Government
Marc Benioff, CEO and Chairman, Salesforce.com Salesforce.com today announced its new mobile solutions to empower federal, state and local agencies to connect with each other, citizens and employees in entirely new ways. The solutions include Rapid Response 311, Mobile Communities for Government, Government Social Command Center and Platform Mobile Services for Government. The technology enables
MicroPact and Citizant Partner to Enhance Delivery of Unified Business Process Management Solutions
MicroPact has partnered with Citizant to expand the availability of the entellitrak software platform within the federal government. As part of the partnership, Citizant will exclusively promote entellitrak as the case management or BPM platform within the IRS and work with MicroPact to create new opportunities for both companies. “Citizant is a trusted resource within the
Engility Holdings Subsidiary Selected as Prime Contractor Supporting US Government’s $400 Million Clean Energy Contract
Engility Holdings, Inc. announced that one of its subsidiaries has been selected as a prime contractor to support the U.S.Government’s $400 million dollar five-year Clean Energy IDIQ contract for Critical Priority Countries. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is funding the work and Engility, through its wholly-owned subsidiary International Resources Group Ltd, (IRG),
Founder, President and CEO of HumanTouch Moe Jafari on Becoming an Entrepreneur, Social Government and his Involvement with STEM
Moe Jafari is the Founder, President and CEO of HumanTouch, LLC. Jafari has more than 20 years of experience in the Federal IT industry and has spent the last 15 years developing HumanTouch into a market leader. The firm was ranked eighth in Government IT Services in the Washington Business Journal’s Top 8 firms, and
CRGT to Host Mobile Device Security Defense and Government Symposium
CRGT Inc. is set to host and sponsor the Mobile Device Security Defense and Government Symposium. The event, presented by the Defense Strategies Institute, will be held April 23-24 in Alexandria, Va. and will feature senior executives from several branches of the military and throughout the federal government. Executives will be discussing security concerns related
OnPoint Consulting Inc.’s Rusty Lingenfelter on Company’s Green IT Commitment, STEM-Related Efforts and Employee Loyalty
Rusty Lingenfelter is a senior IT leader and chief technology officer (CTO) of OnPoint Consulting, Inc., an ISO-registered technology and management consulting federal contractor. His specialties include Program Management, Delivery Operations, and Strategic Leadership. Lingenfelter holds a B.A. in Computer Science & Psychology from Coe College and an M.S. in Industrial Technology, Digital Communications from
Brian Mortweet Joins IntelliDyne as Senior Business Development Director
IntelliDyne recently selected Brian Mortweet to serve as its new Senior Business Development Director. The appointment of Mortweet furthers IntelliDyne’s Civilian and Law Enforcement market sectors. Prior to his current position, Mortweet served as VP of Federal Civilian Solutions at BAE Systems. “Brian will help IntelliDyne capitalize and expand upon our strategic growth path, as
InterImage CEO Leslie Steele on Entrepreneurship and Small Business Success in Budgetary Uncertainty
Leslie Steele is the CEO of InterImage Inc., an 8(a) woman-owned small business that provides custom database and software applications to commercial, federal and municipal clients. Under Steele’s leadership, InterImage has achieved CMMI level 3 accreditation; a training and certification program required by the DOD for government contracts and software development. Steele is a Fed 100
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