PSC and Fairfax Chamber Announces Finalists for 13th Annual GovCon Awards
The finalists for the 2015 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards were announced on September 10th by the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council. For 13 years these awards have honored business and individual excellence in the government contracting industry. This year’s awards will be segmented into 4 categories: Contractor of the Year,
Doug Duenkel, COO of Knight Point Systems, Kicks Off Annual WashingtonExec Greater Washington GovCon Awards Interview Series
WashingtonExec Annual Greater Washington GovCon Awards Finalist Series Known as “the Oscars of the Government Contracting Community,” the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council will reveal the 13th annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards winners Nov. 5 at The Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner. During the weeks and months leading up to the ceremony, WashingtonExec will
Professional Services Council Acquires CompTIA, TechAmerica Foundation
Professional Services Council (PSC) announced Feb. 2 its acquisition of the TechAmerica Foundation, including its Vision Forecast and Conference, Defense Strategic Planning Forum, annual CIO survey and the American Technology Awards. The IT industry trade association, CompTIA, acquired the foundation and those activities when it acquired TechAmerica last spring. The transaction is effective immediately. “This transaction will
Professional Services Council’s Technology Council Creates 6 Committees, Working Groups
The Professional Services Council’s Technology Council, of Arlington, Va., announced Jan. 15 the creation of six new committees and working groups led by top tech leaders. “The PSC Tech Council committees and working groups will provide thought leadership and practical advice and actions on the pressing technology issues facing the government market today,” PSC’s Senior
Professional Services Council Elects Board of Directors, Executive Committee for 2015
The Professional Services Council (PSC), based in Arlington, Va., announced Dec. 18 the election of new members and re-election of continuing members to its Board of Directors and Executive Committee at its Board of Directors and Annual Membership Meeting. The PSC Board of Directors is responsible for policy oversight and setting the direction of the association.
2015 Market Outlook: Stan Soloway, Professional Services Council — Federal Budget, Cybersecurity Will Be Main Focus
WashingtonExec 2015 Market Outlook Series We look forward to a new year and new opportunities for innovation and growth in the government contracting community. This past year, we experienced an increased emphasis on cybersecurity, the government’s procurement process and a perpetual focus on doing more with less. WashingtonExec reached out to those most knowledgeable and
PSC’s Stan Soloway Establishes The Ndarakwai Experience in Tanzania with Family to Help Anacostia Youth
You might expect to find Professional Services Council‘s (PSC) president and CEO Stan Soloway in DC and around the beltway advocating for acquisition reform, but you will also find him hanging out with an elephant named Incarsis in Tanzania. Soloway and his family have established The Ndarakwai Experience, a nonprofit organization that involves his entire family and will bring students
PSC Appoints MacAulay-Brown Inc. President and CEO Sid Fuchs to Defense and Intelligence Council Executive Advisory Board
MacAulay-Brown Inc. (MacB) announced Dec. 8 the appointment of MacB President and CEO Sid Fuchs to the Professional Services Council (PSC) Defense and Intelligence Council Executive Advisory Board. “Sid joins a remarkable and admired group of executives who lead the efforts of our Defense and Intelligence Council,” PSC President and CEO Stan Soloway said. “The
Jerry Punderson to Join Professional Services Council as SVP of Defense and Intelligence
The Professional Services Council (PSC) announced Oct. 6 the appointment of Jerry Punderson as Senior Vice President of Defense and Intelligence. He was most recently the director of contracts for the Naval Sea Systems Command. Punderson will start Dec. 1. “We are thrilled and honored that Jerry has agreed to join PSC at this exciting
11 GovCon Executives Appointed to PSC’s New Civilian Agencies Council
The Professional Services Council (PSC), of Arlington, Va., announced Sept. 29 the appointment of 11 government contracting executives to the Executive Advisory Board of the association’s new Civilian Agencies Council (CAC). “The Civilian Agencies Council will enable PSC to build on its leadership efforts on issues impacting the Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, and Veterans
15 GovCon Executives Appointed to PSC’s Defense and Intelligence Council
The Professional Services Council (PSC), of Arlington, Va., announced Sept. 18 the appointment of 15 government contracting executives to the Executive Advisory Board of the association’s new Defense and Intelligence Council (DIC). “We are proud to have these remarkable and admired executives leading the efforts of our Defense and Intelligence Council,” PSC President and CEO
Randy Fuerst Takes Helm at Oceus Networks as CEO, President
Randy Fuerst is taking the reins at Oceus Networks to replace Douglas Smith as chief executive, the company announced yesterday. Fuerst, who has served as president and chief operating officer since his start at the company three years ago, will continue to serve as president in his new role. “I am humbled and honored to
WashingtonExec: News You Need to Know
Welcome to 2014. WashingtonExec is proud to bring you the news you need to know each week with our weekly e-magazine. This week we featured Sapient Government Services CTO Bill Annibell who talked about the digitization of government and enabling the mobile workforce. Read the full story here. We also featured Ingennicom, an aerospace engineering
2014 Market Outlook: Stan Soloway of PSC Warns about DoD Cost Reductions; Predicts Transformations in Federal Acquisition, IT Services Sectors
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.
Professional Services Council Elects First Female Chair, Ellen Glover of ICF International, to Board of Directors
The Professional Services Council (PSC) elected its first female chair to lead its Board of Directors at its annual membership meeting today. PSC also elected new members, and re-elected continuing members, to its Board of Directors and Executive Committee. The PSC Board of Directors is responsible for policy oversight and setting the direction of the
John Hillen Speaks to WashingtonExec on his GMU School of Management Executive in Residence Appointment
Earlier this week George Mason University (GMU) named John Hillen executive in residence and professor of practice for the School of Management. Hillen served as CEO of Sotera Defense Solutions for almost six years, until May 2013, and continues to represent the company as Vice Chairman of its Advisory Board. We briefly checked in with
Interview with 2013 GovCon Award Finalist Sid Fuchs, President and CEO MacAulay-Brown, Inc.
WashingtonExec Series: Want To Be GovCon Executive Of The Year? The finalists for this year’s Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards were announced in September and WashingtonExec is bringing you its annual series with the nominees. The winners will be unveiled on November 7th at The Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner by the Fairfax County Chamber
Joe Martore, 2013 GovCon Award Nominee, Talks CALIBRE University, 2014 Market Outlook
WashingtonExec Series: Want To Be GovCon Executive Of The Year? The finalists for this year’s Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards were announced last month and WashingtonExec is bringing you its annual series with the nominees. The winners will be unveiled on November 7th at The Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner by the Fairfax
Sen.Tim Kaine Meets with PSC to Discuss Effects of Government Shutdown on Federal Contractors
The Professional Services Council (PSC) yesterday met with Senator Tim Kaine, D-Va., to discuss the effects the government shutdown is having on federal contractors and their employees. “We appreciated the opportunity to explain the effects directly to the senator,” PSC President and CEO Stan Soloway said. “He carefully listened to our concerns about the toll
Robin Lineberger Discusses PSC Report, Stepping Down as CEO of Deloitte Federal Government Services and 2014 Market Trends
In an era where the recent government shutdown has blanketed the nation, it has become evident that swift change is occurring and will continue to occur in the public and private sectors. Robin Lineberger believes that with crisis brings tremendous opportunity for increased innovation, improvements in workflow efficiency, and increased workplace productivity. After serving as
2013 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards Finalists Revealed
Washington Technology, The Professional Services Council (PSC) and the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce (FCCC) have announced this year”s Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards finalists. Known as the “Academy Awards of Government Contracting,” the 2013 hall of fame honoree is Ernst Volgenau, founder and Chairman of SRA International. Read more about last year”s hall of fame
SRA International’s Deb Alderson on the new LPTA Environment, M&A and Alternative Solutions
Deb Alderson, appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Executive Vice President of SRA International in November of last year, sat down with WashingtonExec to give her 2013 strategic outlook for the federal contracting market. Alderson joined SRA in 2011 and has more than 25 years of government services experience. She is a past recipient of
PSC Launches New Commission to Increase Government Acquisition Efficiency
A commission has been launched by the Professional Services Council (PSC) to look closely at the systemic barriers and tools to enhance, efficiency, and innovation in the government’s acquisition and use of technology, amongst other requirements. “Our objective in forming this commission is to articulate the ways in which the government can align the federal
Stan Soloway’s 2013 Outlook: Conservative Investments, Shaving Costs
WashingtonExec 2013 Government Contracting Outlook Series: The new year brings big changes for the Federal IT industry, and WashingtonExec is back with its Government Contracting Industry Outlook Series. We are giving local executives the opportunity to share their thoughts on where they see our industry headed this year and beyond. Leaders were asked a series
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