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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
Decision Sciences International Corporation Names Dr. Gene Ray Interim CEO, Adm. Jay Cohen Interim COO, Dr. Stan Sloane Joins Comtech Telecommunications
Middleburg, Va.-based Decision Sciences International Corporation (DSIC) announced Dec. 24 the appointment of Dr. Gene W. Ray, former Titan Corporation CEO, as interim CEO and Admiral Jay M. Cohen (USN, Ret), former Undersecretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS), as interim COO. Both appointments came into effect January 2015 when former DSIC President and CEO
SAIC Founder Dr. J. Robert Beyster Dies at Age 90
While Dr. J. Robert Beyster might be remembered most for starting Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) in La Jolla, Calif., another large focus in his life was sailing. Dr. Beyster died of natural causes on Monday, Dec. 22, 2014 at his home in La Jolla, wearing his favorite sailing clothes, including an America’s Cup jacket and his University
SAIC Continues Its Response to Cybersecurity Threats and the Need for Maximum Data Security
According to SAIC Sector President Doug Wagoner, one of Science Applications International Corporation’s (SAIC) top priorities is to help clients anticipate and respond to cybersecurity threats in today’s hyper-connected world. The McLean-based company is continuing to expand into the cybersecurity market, an area it says will grow annually at 10 percent over the next three
Tom Burns to Succeed Greg Young as ENSCO President & CEO
Tom Burns, former senior vice president and general manager of Science Applications International Corporation’s (SAIC) Sensors and Phenomenology Operation, will on June 30 step up as president and chief executive of ENSCO, Inc., the company announced Tuesday. Burns will succeed Greg Young, who is retiring from his role as president and CEO. Paul Broome, ENSCO’s
SAIC’s Nazzic Keene joins TAPS Board of Directors
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) last week elected Nazzic Keene, the sector president at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC),to its eight-person board of directors. The not-for-profit organization provides tragedy assistance to the families and friends of those who have lost military loved ones. In her role, Keene will assist the board in holding TAPS
France Cordova Resigns From SAIC Board After Obama Administration Appoints Her as Director of National Science Foundation
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), based in McLean, announced Friday that France Cordova resigned from its board of directors to accept President Barack Obama’s appointment to serve as director of the National Science Foundation. “All of us at SAIC congratulate France on being named to this prominent position in the scientific community and in service
Leidos Creates Shelter System for Military Personnel
Leidos, a national security, health and engineering solutions company based in Reston, has developed an advanced energy-efficient shelter system that provides full-living capability for military personnel at base camps, the company said this week. The Self-sustaining Living Module (SLiM) concept, designed to provide greater levels of self-sufficiency and habitability to support expeditionary bases, was developed
SAIC Launches Cloud-Based Big Data Ingestion Platform
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) just introduced DigitalEdge™, a versatile big data software platform capable of real-time, high-volume data ingestion and processing. Pulling from a variety of complex data sources organizations can now streamline business operations and enable decisive action on cyber security threats, electronic financial fraud detection, medical research and digital anomalies.”DigitalEdge’s advanced ingestion
SAIC Awarded $65 Million Contract By Department of Defense
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) has been awarded a prime contract by the Department of Defense (DoD) to provide manufacturing, systems engineering and integration support services, the company announced Monday. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract is a single award with a one-year base period of performance plus four one-year options and a total contract value of
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
SAIC Launches Program To Hire 1,500 Military Veterans In 2012
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) announced last week that it is launching a program to hire 1,500 military veterans in 2012. SAIC’s program is associated with the White House’s armed forces initiative Joining Forces, which looks to serve America’s military families. “While we understand the challenges of veteran employment, we also see the immense value
U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation Awards SAIC $46 Million Contract
The U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Stimulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) awarded a prime contract to the Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) to construct the Egyptian Armed Forces Combat Training Center (AFCTC) No. 3 for the Training Authority of the Egyptian Armed Forces Ministry of Defense. Although the work will mainly be performed
SAIC Appoints Lucy R. Fitch As Senior VP of Corporate Communications
Lucy R. Fitch joined the Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) this week as the company’s new Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications. As the Senior Vice President, Fitch will direct SAIC media relation’s, marketing and employee communications. Debbie Lee James, SAIC Executive Vice President for Communications and Government Affairs said, “Fitch brings communication and leadership
U.S. Army Materiel Command Awards SAIC Contract
Last week, the Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) was awarded a follow-on contract by the U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC). The contract provides maintenance services and ammunition operations to the Department of Defense (DoD). With a contract ceiling of $21 million, the single blanket purchase agreement (BPA) has a year of base period of performance
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