Robert Zitz Joins SSL as SVP and Chief Strategy Officer
Space Systems Loral, a provider of innovative satellites and spacecraft systems, announced this week it is increasing its commitment to support U.S. government missions with key executives who bring a depth of experience to the company. Under the direction of Richard White who was promoted to president of SSL Government Systems, “I am extremely pleased to
WashingtonExec Intelligence Council Chairman Robert Zitz has Completed his Tenure as Chairman
After two years of leadership, Robert Zitz, Leidos’ senior vice president and strategic account executive for intelligence and homeland security, has completed his tenure as chairman of WashingtonExec’s Intelligence Council. The council includes senior vice presidents and vice presidents of strategic intelligence with at least 15 years of government or industry service in the intelligence field. The group hosts government executives
Leidos’ Rob Zitz Speaks on Domestic and International Energy Policy Panel
Leidos Senior Vice President and Chief Systems Architect Rob Zitz spoke on the panel on Domestic and International Energy Policy held Nov. 3 at the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College, in Gettysburg, Penn. Zitz described both physical and cyber risks and protection strategies. He is a former deputy undersecretary of preparedness at the Dept. of Homeland Security
SAVE THE DATE: USGIF to Host SmallSats Workshop, Nov. 16-17, 2015
The U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation’s (USGIF) SmallSat Working Group will host a two-day workshop Nov. 16-17 at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, Va. in an effort to further educate the GEOINT community on the user needs for and capabilities of SmallSats. The first day will be unclassified, but the second will be classified. “The
Leidos’ Rob Zitz Quoted in Trajectory Magazine “Dark Skies, Bright Future” Article
In the Trajectory Magazine article entitled “Dark Skies, Bright Future” written by Matt Alderton, the idea of hundreds of satellites orbiting the Earth imaging every inch of the planet every day is discussed and explored. In just the past few years the pace and quality of SmallSats has improved is such a way that commercial remote
Rob Zitz Conducts GISCafe Video Interview about Leidos’ Geo-Spatial Intelligence Strategy
At GEOINT 2015 Rob Zitz sat down with GISCafé for a video interview discussing Leidos’ role in U.S. geospatial intelligence and how the company will affect the future of the industry. In such a data-reliant field, Leidos is considered to be experts in data collection and management in both the national security and healthcare sectors.
Leidos GEOINT Symposium 2015 Speaker Lineup to Include Sam Gordy, Rob Zitz and Michael Leiter
From June 22-25 at the GEOINT 2015 Symposium, Leidos plans to exhibit automated technologies designed to further enhance GEOINT analysis by providing real-time multi-intelligence (Multi-INT) context, analyst alerts to important changes, and the ability to anticipate future areas of concern. “GEOINT 2015 is an ideal opportunity to hear our customers’ priorities and share industry developments.
2015 K-12 STEM Symposium Panel I: “Follow Your Passion and Find Your Purpose”
The 2015 K-12 STEM Symposium kicked off Saturday, March 7, with the panel discussion, “Industry and Government Perspective — Workforce Needs and Solutions,” featuring Michele Weslander-Quaid (Twitter: @michelewq), Google’s Global Cloud Ecosystem Community Lead, and Dr. Ann M. Carbonell, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (@NGA_GEOINT) Senior Executive. The panel was moderated by Rob Zitz (@robzitz), Leidos Senior Vice President and
Leidos’ Rob Zitz, Mike Zuniga to Speak at GWU’s School of Engineering and Applied Science Student R&D Showcase
Leidos Senior Vice President and Chief Systems Architect, Rob Zitz, and Group Chief Technology Officer, Mike Zuniga, are scheduled to speak during George Washington University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) 9th annual student research and development (R&D) showcase to be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, in the Lehman Auditorium
Leidos’ Rob Zitz to Speak at International CES Government 2015 in Las Vegas
Reston, Va.-based Leidos announced Jan. 5 that company Senior Vice President and Chief Systems Architect Rob Zitz will be among the featured panelists at the International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) Government 2015, Jan. 4-6, at the Bally’s Skyview Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. “It is an honor to be asked to participate in this
Rob Zitz’s Three Pieces of Advice to His Children: Have the Courage of Your Convictions
WashingtonExec’s Three Pieces of Advice Series: “If you could give your kids only three pieces of advice, what would they be?” Today’s advice is from Leidos Senior Vice President Rob Zitz. Have the courage of your convictions. Few things will weigh on your heart more than abandoning truth merely to placate others. Feel passion for what
Leidos Senior Vice President Rob Zitz to Speak on Leadership at AFCEA TechNet Asia-Pacific 2014 Conference, Dec. 8-12 in Honolulu, Hawaii
When Rob Zitz retired in 2011 after a distinguished 32 years of federal service, he was celebrated for his devotion to developing the next generation of Intelligence Community leaders. According to news accounts of his retirement, he continuously mentored and developed young minds and inspired everyone he has come into contact with. Now an executive
WashExec RollCall: Your Inside Look at Our Network’s Professional Activity
WashExec Executive RollCall: JD Kathuria pulls from the broader WashingtonExec network to dish out the area’s who’s who and what’s what. When it comes to striking deals, who you know trumps what you know in the government contracting community. And with three years of WashingtonExec’s outcome and result-oriented networking programs and events behind us, I’ve decided to expand our networking
WashExec RollCall: Six Executives Transition; Six Celebrate Work Anniversaries
WashingtonExec RollCall: JD Kathuria pulls from the broader WashingtonExec network to dish out the area’s who’s who and what’s what When it comes to striking deals, who you know trumps what you know in the government contracting community. And with three years of WashingtonExec’s outcome and result-oriented networking programs and events behind us, we’ve decided to expand our networking
WashingtonExec Weekly E-Magazine: News You Need to Know
This week’s WashingtonExec E-Magazine brings you the latest information on Northern Virginia Family Service’s (NVFS) 16th annual Road to Independence Gala, to be held May 9. In the e-magazine, AMERICAN SYSTEMS CEO Bill Hoover, chair of the gala, takes part in a Q&A on the event. Hoover said he was honored to accept the responsibility
Inaugural STEM Symposium Hosts Top Local Student Science Fair Projects, Former Astronauts and Industry STEM Leaders
America’s students are falling behind in the math and sciences, and the WashingtonExec STEM Council wanted to do something about it. Earlier this month, we gathered top science and technology leaders in both the government contracting and private industry sectors to do one thing: Speak with elementary, middle and high school students about science, technology,
Be Open to Possibilities Around STEM, Google and Homeland Security Leaders Encourage Students at K-12 STEM Symposium
The jobs of tomorrow have not even been invented yet. So more important than eyeing a specific career, the first two presenters at the inaugural STEM Symposium held this past weekend at the Nysmith School for the Gifted in Herndon, Va., encouraged young students to focus on learning the thinking and mindset around STEM (science,
Former NASA Astronaut Dr. Sandy Magnus Enourages Kids to Dream Big, Remain Curious at STEM Symposium
Despite the suggestion in the hit movie “Gravity” that space can be an incredibly scary place, astronaut Dr. Sandra Magnus assured the audience at Saturday’s STEM Symposium, that space has been nothing but fun and adventurous for her. As a nod to Ellen Degeneres’ now-famous Celebrity Oscar selfie, Rob Zitz, Senior Vice President at Leidos,
Keynote Speakers Ted Cope and Rob Zitz: Technical Skills Combined with a Rich Imagination Leads to STEM Success
The ability to get a good grounding in science and technology is the key to unlocking the secrets of the future. The hopeful message formed the basis of the keynote address by Rob Zitz of Leidos and Ted Cope of the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), during Saturday’s inaugural STEM Symposium, organized by WashingtonExec at
Event Preview: WashingtonExec Announces Speaker Program for Inaugural STEM Symposium
Most days, the Nysmith School in Herndon, Va. is a preparatory school for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students founded in 1983 by Carol Nysmith. Johns Hopkins University ranked the school among the top ten Virginia schools for the talented in a 2009 city talent search and the school today touts small class sizes as well as low
Industry Leaders, K-12 Students Gear Up for March 8th STEM Symposium in the National Capital Region (NCR)
In just one week, more than 500 K-12 students, parents and industry leaders will gather at the Nysmith School in Herndon, Va. for the inaugural STEM Symposium for the National Capital Region (NCR) to hear keynote speakers and panelists at an informative and interactive all-day event geared towards fostering Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) opportunities in
K-12 STEM Symposium on March 8th-Bringing Industry and Students Together
With two weeks left before the inaugural STEM Symposium for the National Capital Region (NCR), plans are well underway for an informative, fun and interactive all-day event for parents and K-12 students to learn more about Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) opportunities in our region. The event will be held on March 8th at
WashingtonExec E-Magazine: News You Need to Know
This week, we featured Rob Zitz, SAIC Senior Vice President and Chief Systems Architect for the National Security Sector. He spoke with us about the recent Leidos/SAIC transaction, as well as the future of the Intelligence Community. Click here to read our interview with Zitz. We also featured Kelly Jones of The SI Organization, Inc.
SAIC’s Rob Zitz Discusses the Leidos Split, Advice for Transitioning from Government to Industry and the Future of the IC
Rob Zitz began his 34-year career in 1979 when he took a job as a counter-terrorism analyst supporting the Army’s Delta Force. He then went on to work for the CIA, NGA, NSA, NRO, Secret Service and more. Zitz also participated in the reconstruction effort in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, supported the prevention of
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