Siemens Government Technologies Secures $80M Army Contracting Command Award
Siemens Government Technologies has won an $80 million award from the Army Contracting Command to help transform a World War II-era facility into an advanced manufacturing hub for producing electric motor stator assemblies for unmanned aircraft systems. “This project really is emblematic of a whole of Siemens approach to meet an urgent Army priority,” said
Siemens Earns CMMC Level 2, FedRAMP High Certifications
Siemens Government Technologies has earned two government certifications for protecting controlled unclassified information. SGT achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 Level 2 at the enterprise level following an independent assessment by a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization. The certification, effective for three years, validates SGT’s implementation of 110 security controls outlined in National Institute of Standards
SGT Wins $22.6M Task Order to Continue Decade-Long Security Work at Cape Canaveral
Siemens Government Technologies has won a $22.6 million task order to continue electronic security maintenance and support for national security operations at Cape Canaveral, Florida. “Our team at the Cape has continuously demonstrated exceptional focus and commitment for their role in servicing critical security systems relied on by the national security organizations that call Cape
Siemens Signs MOU with DOE to Support Genesis Mission
Siemens has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Energy Department to support the Genesis Mission, a federal initiative to modernize America’s scientific infrastructure through advanced AI, computing and interoperable digital systems. The Genesis Mission aims to accelerate discovery, strengthen lab-to-industry translation and reinforce U.S. technological leadership across critical domains. Siemens brings expertise in digital
Top Industry Execs to Watch in 2026: Siemens Government Technologies’ John Ustica
John Ustica President & CEO, Siemens Government Technologies John Ustica’s biggest recent achievement was winning WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Award for CEO of the Year in 2025. “This was a great recognition for our team’s success. Everyone knows CEOs don’t do it alone, so this was an amazing win for our team,” Ustica said. In terms
The Search for GovCon’s Top CEOs 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
2025 Chief Officer Awards Winner: Siemens Government Technologies’ John Ustica
John Ustica, CEO of Siemens Government Technologies, has won WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Award for CEO of the Year (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 future of government
Siemens’ Mendix Cloud for Government Receives FedRAMP Authorization
Mendix, a Siemens business, announced its Mendix Cloud for Government platform has attained FedRAMP Authorized status. With this accreditation and listing on the FedRAMP Marketplace, federal agencies can use the Mendix platform to develop and deploy a fine-tuned, fit-for-purpose application landscape designed to evolve with changing agency needs, the company said. “We often hear from
Siemens Government Technologies Taps Aaron Johns as VP of Digital Solutions
Siemens Government Technologies has appointed Aaron Johns as vice president of digital solutions. Johns is a leader and digital transformation solution provider with over 27 years of experience with Siemens. He has spearheaded software-enabled modernization initiatives for U.S. military customers since joining SGT in 2020. “Aaron possesses a unique ability to effectively bridge complex technologies
‘I Can Survive Cancer, I Can Go Learn How to Run a Business’: John Ustica on Unknowns & Opportunities
For John Ustica, president and CEO of Siemens Government Technologies, his story starts with a medical scare on a soccer field in the first grade. An abdominal pain later proved to be a tumor on his kidney, and he’d spend 65 weeks in chemotherapy, endure several surgeries and visit doctors for years to come for
Chief Officer Awards Finalist John Ustica: ‘Be Open to Challenges’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is John Ustica, CEO of Siemens Government Technologies, and finalist in the Private and Public CEO (annual revenue greater than $100 million and less than $500 million) category. Here, he shares
Siemens Government Technologies Taps Elizabeth Larson as CFO
Siemens Government Technologies has appointed Elizabeth “Liz” Larson as chief financial officer. Larson joins SGT from Siemens Industry Inc., where she most recently was head of finance for the Apparatus Segment of Electronic Products since 2019. She was instrumental in boosting business volume by over 200% and profitability by 20% in the last five years,
Chief Officer Awards Finalist John Ustica: ‘Trust Those Who Believe in You’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 17, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is CEO finalist in the Public Company category John Ustica, president and CEO of Siemens Government Technologies. Here, he talks learning from failures, proud career moments, career
Top 35 Execs to Watch in 2023: Siemens Government Technologies’ John Ustica
John Ustica President & CEO, Siemens Government Technologies John Ustica and his team at SGT made significant strides in 2022 that positioned them well for continued success in 2023. With the rapid demand for cloud-delivered software and technologies across government, the SGT team introduced the Siemens Defense Cloud, a FedRAMP-ready software-as-a-service application suite featuring Siemens
Katy Nierman Named Siemens Government Technologies CFO
Siemens Government Technologies has appointed Katy Nierman as chief financial officer. Nierman joined SGT in 2021 as head of finance for its Digital Solutions business, bringing over 15 years of experience in financial management roles across Siemens’ businesses in smart infrastructure, digital industries automation and digital industries software. She has held diverse roles at Siemens
John Ustica Named President, CEO of Siemens Government Technologies
John Ustica has been appointed as Siemens Government Technologies president and CEO. Ustica joined SGT in 2018 as chief financial officer and has more than 20 years’ experience serving Siemens’ customers around the world. He has led teams spanning functions from finance to plant operations and strategy. “John has adeptly demonstrated the competency and commitment relied
2021 Chief Officer Award Winner: Public Company CFO John Ustica, Siemens Government Technologies
John Ustica, chief financial officer at Siemens Government Technologies, has won WashingtonExec’s 2021 Chief Officer Award for Public Company CFO. In its second year, the Chief Officer Awards luncheon was held May 27 as a virtual live-streamed program to recognize C-suite executives in both industry and government for their innovation, expertise, impact and thought leadership.
After 20 Years with Siemens, John Ustica Remains Driven by Making a Difference, Helping Others
John Ustica has spent his entire career thus far with global technology company Siemens – two decades spanning various titles, several corporate support initiatives and relocations. What drew him to Siemens and kept him there, he says, is how the company is “fundamentally changing people’s lives.” Today, Ustica serves as chief financial officer of Siemens
Chief Officer Award Finalist John Ustica: ‘Never Stop Leaning In’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced April 15, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place virtually May 27. Next is Chief Financial Officer finalist John Ustica, who’s senior vice president and CFO at Siemens Government Technologies. Here, he talks professional achievements, shaping the next generation of industry
Chief Officer Awards Finalist John Ustica: ‘Be Open to Trying Something New’
Editor’s note: The winner of the Chief Officer Awards Public Company CFO Award announced June 17 is Alison Harbrecht of GDIT. On June 17, WashingtonExec will be virtually celebrating the most impactful and innovative C-suite executives in government and industry. These chief officers work in technology, security, data, operations, finance, business and more, excelling on
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