WashingtonExec’s Inaugural Top 30 Execs to Watch List Spotlight: Mac Curtis, Vencore
What’s coming next? The key government contracting leaders aren’t just asking the question, they’re shaping the conversation. In WashingtonExec’s inaugural list of Top 30 Executives to Watch, we turn the spotlight on industry leaders who are positioning their companies for greater growth and relevance ahead. Selected by industry colleagues, these leaders hail from a diverse
Jeff Yorsz Named President of QinetiQ North America
Waltham, Mass.-based QinetiQ North America announced Jan. 20 the appointment of Jeff Yorsz as the company’s new president. He will oversee all aspects of strategy and operations. Yorsz previously worked at Northrop Grumman as the General Manager of Adaptive Optics Associates (AOA). “Mr. Yorsz has a wealth of experience and demonstrated successes in the government
The SI Organization Announces the Acquisition of QinetiQ North America
Earlier this morning the The SI Organization, Inc. (the SI) announced it will acquire QinetiQ North America Services and Solutions Group (QNA/SSG). Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, QNA/SSG is a leading provider of differentiated, engineering services and solutions to the U.S government with 4,800 employees and a revenue of approximately $1.3 billion. Mac Curtis, CEO of
QinetiQ North America Appoints Mark Lucas as Strategic Programs Director
QinetiQ North America (QNA), a Reston, Va.-based defense and security technology company, last week appointed Mark “Luke” Lucas as Strategic Programs Director of the company’s Mission Solutions unit. Lucas will work in his new role to support business development efforts, lead QNA’s Patuxent River Operations and team with a variety of the company’s command and
QinetiQ North America Expands Relationship with BroadSoft to Offer Unified Communications over Internet Protocol Networks
QinetiQ North America (QNA) today announced it has expanded its strategic relationship with BroadSoft®, a provider of software and services that enable mobile, fixed-line and cable service providers to offer unified communications over their Internet Protocol networks. QNA will now provide a full suite of BroadWorks® and BroadCloudTM based unified communications services to government agencies. QNA,
2014 Market Outlook: Gary Slack, President & COO of QinetiQ North America, Foresees Industry Stability, Increase in M&A Activity
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.
Suzan Zimmerman Joins CACI International as Senior Vice President, Strategic Campaigns
CACI International Inc (CACI) today announced Suzan Zimmerman will take the helm of the IT solutions firm as senior vice president of strategic campaigns. She is tasked in that post with leading CACI’s business development focus on evaluating, bidding and capturing market opportunities. Zimmerman previously served as senior vice president for corporate development for QinetiQ
QinetiQ North America’s Dave Papas Talks Big Data and its Impact on the Intelligence Community, Monetizing Big Data and More
Dave Papas is Vice President of Homeland Security Business at QinetiQ North America. Papas has more than 17 years of experience in enterprise network and cyber security, data management design and implementation, technical engineering, technical business development, and P&L management. Prior to joining QNA, Papas held leadership roles with General Dynamics and Secure Computing Corporation.
QinetiQ North America Wins 5 year BPA with GSA
QinetiQ North America (QinetiQ) last week announced it earned a five-year multiple award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) through the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to provide IT and software development to GSA’s 11 regions and its Public Building Service (PBS) headquarters. The BPA, which has a ceiling value of $150 million, facilitates the contracting process
WashingtonExec Executive Assistant Committee Hosts Annual Appreciation Event with Keynote Speaker Donna Morea
Last week the WashingtonExec Executive Assistant Committee hosted its annual social and member appreciation event at the Waterford in Fair Oaks. We celebrated the success of our three Executive Assistant (EA) Committees with over 100 members in the government contracting industry. Despite the torrential rain, our dedicated members came out for the invitation-only event, keynoted
Dr. Mark Hewitt Promoted to Executive VP and Chief Strategy Officer at QinetiQ NA
Dr. Mark Hewitt has today been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at QinetiQ North America (QNA). Hewitt, who has been with the company since 2010, will lead strategy formation, corporate development and strategic investments. His responsibilities also include overseeing business development activities and will lead QNA defense and commercial innovation programs.
QinetiQ North America Appoints Dr. J.D. Crouch Chief Executive Officer
QinetiQ North America’s (QNA) Technology Solutions Group President Dr. J.D. Crouch II has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company following the pending retirement of Duane Andrews at the end of the fiscal year on March 31, 2013. Crouch has been the Technology Solutions Group president since November 2009, and has spent that
QinetiQ North America Names Richard M. Burke Director of Strategic Programs
Richard M. Burke has been named Director of Strategic Programs of the Mission and Information Solutions business unit at QinetiQ North America (QNA). Burke will be responsible for aligning QNA’s advanced capabilities in the areas of cyber intelligence, agile software development, big data, and mobility solutions with the missions of the company’s homeland and national
Suzan Zimmerman of QinetiQ North America Promoted, Expands Role Within Company
Suzan Zimmerman, Senior Vice President of Corporate Business Development at QinetiQ North America, has been promoted to expand her role within the company in the areas of strategic relationships with government and industry partners, large-opportunity capture management, and oversight for bid strategies. “I’m very excited about Qinetiq North America’s vision for addressing bleeding edge technology
QinetiQ North America’s John Sutton to Participate in Cyber Six Panel Discussion October 16th
John Sutton, General Manager and Executive Vice President of QinetiQ North America’s Mission and Information Solutions business unit, will participate in the Cyber Six panel discussion at this year’s CyberMaryland Conference in Baltimore, Md on October 16th. The conference, which will take place from 3:15 to 4 p.m. at the Baltimore Convention Center, is designed
Scott Kaine Named President of Cyveillance, Inc by QinetiQ North America
QinetiQ North America (QNA) has appointed Scott Kaine as president of its wholly owned subsidiary, Cyveillance, Inc. In his new role, Kaine will provide direction, growth, customer satisfaction, and business operations for Cyveillance, a leading provider of cyber intelligence solutions and intelligence-led approach to solving security challenges. “We are excited to welcome Scott to QNA,”
QinetiQ North America Awarded Two $27M Task Orders
QinetiQ North America (QNA) has been awarded two task orders, with a total ceiling value of $27 million, for Oil Spill Claim Support Services and Data Migration and Documentation Services under the Contractor Technical and Administrative Support Services contract at the United States Coast Guard (USCG) National Pollution Funds Center (NPFC). These are the first
QinetiQ North America Names Gary Slack New CFO
QinetiQ North America has named Gary Slack executive vice president and chief financial officer. “Gary will serve as a key member of the QNA leadership team,” said Duane Andrews, chief executive officer of QinetiQ North America. “He brings a broad set of skills to the role and will be a key asset to us as
QinetiQ North America Awarded $17 Million U.S. Army Contract
QineitQ North America (QNA) has been awarded a contract to deliver a Condition-Based Maintenance Plus (CBM+) pilot system supporting the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC) in Warren, Michigan. The three year contract has an estimated $17 million value. QNA will provide analytical tools and an autonomic logistics systems to collect and analyze
Department of Homeland Security Awards QinetiQ North America $3 Billion For Tactical Communications and Services
QinetiQ North America was awarded a $3 billion contract to provide Land Mobile Radio and Voice Over Internet Protocol network maintenance and support to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The DHS Tactical Communications and Services contract has a two-year base and three one-year options for installation, operations and maintenance of tactical communication systems to
QinetiQ North America Awarded $4.7 Million For Contract With Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
The Volpe National Transportation System Center awarded QinetiQ North America a $4.7 million task order on May 31 for cybersecurity services. QinetiQ North America’s assignment is to protect the nation’s transportation and control systems and critical infrastructure. “With this task order, we will be able to help our customer meet its mission by providing innovative
QinetiQ North America Names Mark Nappi SVP Of Engineering Services Contracts
QinetiQ North America (QNA) named Mark J. Nappi senior vice president and program manager of the Engineering Services Contract at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Friday. In this role, Nappi will oversee the day-to-day activities of contract efficient execution at QinetiQ North America . Nappi previously spent 17 years with United Space Alliance, leaving as the
New QinetiQ North America Business Development SVP Jerry Hogge Talks M&A Markets, Social Media
Meet Jerry Hogge, senior vice president of business development at QinetiQ North America. Hogge shared with WashingtonExec how he predicts federal budget cuts will change the M&A market, the effect of social media on teaming, as well as the launch of QinetiQ North America’s new aviation app. Read about Hogge’s recent promotion here on WashingtonExec.
SAIC Names Mary Craft Deputy Business Unit General Manager Of Company’s Mission Support Business Unit
SAIC announced last week that Mary Craft will serve as Deputy Business Unit General Manager of the company’s Mission Support Business Unit, effective March 12. The business unit capabilities will range from intelligence analysis, full spectrum analytical and mission support and human language, including translation, education and training support. The unit also includes a complete
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