Michael Conlin, DoD’s Chief Business Analytics Officer Receives First Wash100 Award From Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson
Jim Garrettson, founder and CEO of Executive Mosaic, presented Michael Conlin, chief business analytics officer for the US Department of Defense (DoD), with his first Wash100 Award on Tuesday. Executive Mosaic has given the most prestigious award in all of government contracting (GovCon) to Conlin for his pushing data science in the defense department and […]
Army Opens New ARCYBER Headquarters in Georgia; Gen. Paul Nakasone Quoted
The U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) has opened its new headquarters location at Fort Gordon in Georgia as part of the Army’s plans to consolidate the component's cyberspace, education, training and capability development operations. The new facility, dubbed Fortitude Hall, spans 336,000 square-feet and is valued at $366 million, the Army said Thursday. Ron Pontius, […]
Vice Adm. Ross Myers to Lead Navy’s Fleet Cyber; Gen. Paul Nakasone Quoted
Vice Adm. Ross Myers, former deputy commander of U.S. Cyber Command, has been assigned to lead Fleet Cyber, a command tasked to administer the U.S. Navy's information and cyber activities. Myers leaves his USCYBERCOM post to Maj. Gen. Charles Moore who also received a promotion to lieutenant general. , USCYBERCOM said Thursday. “As the J5, chief […]
White House Seeks Help for Navy’s Advance Columbia-Class Submarine Program
The White House has asked Congress to exempt the U.S. Navy’s Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine program and other initiatives from restrictions in a continuing resolution that could block funding for “new start” programs, Defense News reported Thursday. The Senate and House have begun discussions to pass a stopgap funding bill before the end of September […]
CISA, EAC Launch Election Risk Profile Tool; Christopher Krebs Quoted
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Election Assistance Commission (US EAC) have unveiled a new tool designed to help local and state election officials assess and mitigate election security risks. The Election Risk Profile Tool can help federal agencies and election officials manage cybersecurity threats to the election infrastructure subsector, identify areas of highest […]
Aaron Weis: Navy to Implement Microsoft-Built Enterprise Collaboration Platform in 2021
Aaron Weis, chief information officer of the U.S. Navy and a 2020 Wash100 Award winner, said the service is transitioning away from a Microsoft-built collaboration tool temporarily deployed for telework operations, C4ISRnet reported Wednesday. Weis told attendees at a Navy Gold Coast webinar that the service plans to implement a Microsoft Office 365 enterprise platform that includes the […]
General Dynamics Mission Systems-Dedrone Team to Advance Drone Technology; Chris Brady Quoted
General Dynamics Missions Systems (GDMS) has made a strategic counter-drone partnership with Dedrone, providing General Dynamics' global network with access to Dedrone's complete drone detection and defeat technology. "The intrusion of private and restricted airspace by unmanned aerial systems is one of the fastest-growing threats facing our customers, and Dedrone's counter UAS technology platform is […]
Bob Work, Former Deputy Secretary of Defense, Comments on JAIC’s AI Race; LTG Jack Shanahan Quoted
Former deputy secretary of defense and artificial intelligence (AI) Bob Work recently stated that the Department of Defense (DoD) is at risk of losing the AI race and should create a department-wide development model to combat competition, FedScoop reported on Thursday. Work has addressed the Joint AI Center (JAIC), noting that the DoD’s unit should […]
Barry Barlow, Perspecta SVP amp; Chief of Staff, Receives His First Wash100 Award From Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson
Jim Garrettson, founder and CEO of Executive Mosaic, presented Barry Barlow, senior vice president and chief of staff of Perspecta, with his first Wash100 Award on Monday. Executive Mosaic recognizes Barlow with the most prestigious award in all of government contracting (GovCon) for his role in the strategic growth of Perspecta and his contributing to […]
Space Force Enhances Agility within Workforce; Gen. John Raymond Quoted
The Space Force has announced that the agency will maintain its workforce of approximately 6,400, which will enable the unit to effectively complete missions, Federal News Network reported on Monday. “A war that extends into space, or begins or extends into space, is going to be fought over great distances and at tremendous speeds. Big organizations […]
Jim Brinker, Intel Federal Head, Receives First Wash100 Award From Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson
Jim Garrettson, founder and CEO of Executive Mosaic, presented Jim Brinker, president and general manager of Intel's federal business unit, with his first Wash100 Award on Friday. Executive Mosaic recognizes Brinker for expanding the company’s information technology, cyber and artificial intelligence technology through notable partnerships, which also grew Intel Federal’s revenue and presence in the […]
U.S. Navy Working to Expand Fleet to 355 Ships; RADM Tom Anderson Quoted
The U.S. Navy and Defense Secretary and 2020 Wash100 Award recipient Mark Esper have made recent efforts to expand the service branch’s fleet to at least 355 ships to keep pace with Chinese military modernization. However, the Navy has faced recent challenges to keep up with the capacity, Breaking Defense reported on Tuesday. The Navy has faced recent obstacles […]
Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic, Presents Mike Twyman, President of Cubic Mission Solutions, His First Wash100 Award
Jim Garrettson, founder and CEO of Executive Mosaic, presented Mike Twyman, president of Cubic Mission Solutions (CMS), with his first Wash100 Award on Monday. Executive Mosaic recognized Twyman for driving growth for the company, acquiring Nuvotronics and pushing Cubic’s technical services to help the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). We are honored to present the most coveted […]
Hon. Ellen Lord: DoD Moving Forward With CMMC Pilot Efforts
Hon. Ellen Lord, the defense acquisition head and a 2020 Wash100 Award winner, said the Department of Defense (DoD) is working with other DoD offices to establish the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) architecture, DoD News reported Thursday. Lord, who serves as the defense undersecretary for acquisition and sustainment, said at a Professional Services Council event […]
Vectrus Reports Second Quarter Financial Results; Chuck Prow Quoted
Vectrus has announced its second quarter 2020 financial results for the quarter, which ended on July 3, 2020, the company reported on Wednesday. "Second quarter results demonstrated solid top line performance, strong new business awards, and favorable cash flow generation despite the impact of COVID-19. Margin and EPS were adversely impacted by one-time closeouts and […]