Metis Solutions Buys Pluribus International Corp.
Metis Solutions, LLC, a private equity-backed government services provider, has finalized the acquisition of Pluribus International Corp., a specialized intelligence services provider. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. For the last 15 years, Pluribus has been providing counterintelligence, allsource analysis, critical infrastructure protection, and other mission-focused services to clients across the intelligence
Gen. James R. Clapper Releases New Book Discussing ‘Hard Truths’ Faced by Intelligence Community
Former Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and retired Air Force Lt. Gen. James Clapper has released a new book: Facts and Fears: Hard Truths from a Life in Intelligence. Through more than six years as former President Barack Obama’s senior intelligence adviser, Clapper commanded the intelligence community through important landmarks in U.S. history such as
Mike Rogers Receives Luminary Awards
WashingtonExec has awarded a former member of Congress and national security expert with its Luminary Award, as a testament to his work supporting the men and women on the frontlines of the intelligence community. Mike Rogers, former representative for Michigan’s 8th congressional district and chairman of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, accepted the award
Charlie Sowell Joins iWorks Corp.’s Executive Team
Industry and intelligence community veteran Charlie Sowell is joining iWorks Corp., the company has announced. He’ll be leading its personnel security line of business, and focusing on insider threats, security clearance reform and background investigation technology markets. “I am excited to join the iWorks team,” Sowell said. “iWorks is a leader in personnel security technology
INSA Awards Celebrate the Future of the IC
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance last week celebrated the achievements of six young leaders from across the intelligence community at a time that has certainly been difficult for many in the profession. In his keynote address, Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lt. Gen. Vincent R. Stewart said: “When I look around the world today, I’m
DOD, DIA Leaders Testify on Tradecraft
There is no evidence that leadership in the U.S. Central Command manipulated intelligence products to create a false narrative of success in the battle against Daesh, according to a recent Defense Department inspector general report. But the nearly two-year long investigation did reveal problems with poor leadership, improper communication and insufficient training in intelligence tradecraft
SAVE THE DATE: INSA’s Beyond the Big 6: Careers in the Intelligence Community, Oct. 17
Join INSA’s Intelligence Champions Council for “Beyond the Big 6: Careers in the Intelligence Community.” This panel will explore national security enterprises outside the major intelligence agencies, with a discussion focused on how these careers contribute to national security. The Intelligence Champions Council encourages dialogue among those interested in the intelligence community at different stages
CRGT’s Manoj Gandhi Talks IoT Application Development for Public Sector Health, Intel and Defense Markets
Continuing the popular discussion on the Internet of Things (IoT), WashingtonExec turns to Manoj Gandhi for his view on IoT’s impact within the public sector marketplace. As the Vice President of CRGT’s Enterprise Solutions Group, Gandhi has worked with IoT applications personally and professionally for many years, well before the technology was branded ‘IoT’. Connecting
Lou Addeo Appointed to SOS International’s Advisory Board
Earlier the Month SOS International (SOSi) announce that Lou Addeo has been appointed to its Advisory Board. The Board, comprised of govcon, defense, and security leaders, provides strategy and guidance for SOSi’s future development and growth. Working within IT services, homeland security and federal contracting, Addeo has more than 30 years of experience to offer
SAVE THE DATE: U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation to Host GEOINT 2015, June 22-25
The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) will host the annual GEOINT Symposium from June 22-25 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Drawing from the Defense, Intelligence, and Homeland Security Communities, the GEOINT Symposium is one of the largest intelligence events in the United States. The event will bring leaders with backgrounds throughout
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,
Change or Be-Changed: How NIU’s Barry Zulauf is Reviving Intelligence by Educating the Next Generation of IC Professionals
When in 2006 Barry Zulauf spearheaded the creation of an intelligence arm for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) within the intelligence community (IC) – the 17th and final IC member addition — the IC faced a cocktail of a problem: Its 17 independent agencies – each tied up in their own problems and armed with
SAVE THE DATE: Lt. Gen. Mary Legere to Keynote 5th INSA Achievement Awards Nov. 13
Lt. Gen. Mary Legere will keynote the Intelligence and National Security Alliance’s fifth annual Achievement Awards come Nov. 13. Legere is the current Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence of the U.S. Army. Founded in 2010, the event aims to recognize entry- and mid-level professionals who are succeeding within the intelligence and national security sectors.
With Cyber Threats on the Rise, Carlos Fernandes of Salient Federal Solutions Discusses IPV6, Edgy Technologies and Cyber Threat Prevention
The never-ending defensive: it’s the philosophy inherent to cybersecurity, and the topic is one that’s rising to the top as a priority for the U.S. government as internet-based attempts to besiege information systems continue to increase. IBM last year alone tabulated 1.5 million monitored network cyber attacks in the U.S — a 12 percent increase
Ken Diller Joins Fulcrum as Vice President, Corporate Development
Centreville, Va.-based Fulcrum at the end of June hired Ken Diller for the role of vice president of the company’s Corporate Development team. Diller is tasked in his new post with overseeing Fulcrum’s business development, solutions, marketing and communications and proposals in addition to managing corporate growth for the technology company. Diller, a former Military
PSS Acquires Envision Technical Services; Expands Presence Among Intelligence, Defense Customers
Vienna, Va.-based Preferred Systems Solutions (PSS) last week announced it acquired Envision Technical Services (ETS) in a move that bolstered the company’s IT offering with systems and applications tailored specifically for the Intelligence and Defense customers. The IT infrastructure, software development and financial consulting company did not disclose financial terms of the deal. “The acquisition
Serco Secures SPAWAR Task Order, Set to Provide Installation Support to Navy
Serco Inc. last week announced it’s set to provide installation support to the U.S. Navy Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command’s (SPAWAR) USS Ronald Reagan under a task order on a $17.5 million Sea Enterprise II contract vehicle. The agreement contracts the professional, technology and management services company based in Reston, Va. to deliver command,
Noblis Expands Intelligence Expertise with National Security Partners Acquisition
Noblis, Inc., a nonprofit science and engineering research corporation and provider of strategic advisory services headquartered in Falls Church, Va., on Monday announced it acquired Annapolis-based National Security Partners, LLC, an Intelligence Community-focused consulting and technology development firm. The deal leverages NSP’s identity intelligence, counter WMD, homeland security, big data analytics and overhead/airborne ISR capabilities
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to Receive 30th Annual INSA William Oliver Baker Award on June 6
Leon Panetta, former Defense Secretary and CIA Director, will be awarded the 30th annual William Oliver Baker Award by the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) on June 6 at the Washington Hilton. INSA, an intelligence and national security organization, reserves the award each year to promote intelligence and excellence for those individuals who have
Keith Masback, CEO of USGIF, Talks 2013* GEOINT Symposium, “Operationalizing Intelligence for Global Missions”
Keith Masback, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) gave WashingtonExec a first-hand look about what to expect at the 10th Annual GEOINT Symposium, to be held in Tampa Bay, Florida from April 14-17, 2014. With over 4,000 registered attendees, the theme of “Operationalizing Intelligence for Global Missions” is sure
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
Vistronix Completes Acquisition of Kimmich Software Systems, Inc., Expands Technology Solutions for Intelligence Community
Vistronix recently announced that the company has completed its acquisition of Kimmich Software Systems, Inc. (KSSI). The acquisition significantly expands the company’s technology solutions for the U.S. Intelligence Community. KSSI’s primary solution offerings are in cyber operations, signals processing, data analytics, software development and systems engineering. “We are pleased to welcome KSSI’s team to Vistronix.
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
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