CDAO, Air Force Test AI-Enabled ‘Smart Sensor’ Autonomous Tech on UAS; Lt. Gen. Michael Groen Quoted
The Department of Defense’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office and the U.S. Air Force carried out a developmental test flight of an AI-enabled autonomous technology aboard an unmanned aerial system between April and May. CDAO and the service tested the Smart Sensor autonomous platform, which is designed to enable UAS to perform surveillance and […]
MITRE Elevates Two Vice Presidents to New Roles in CAASD, Air/Space Forces Division; Jason Providakes Quoted
Not-for-profit information technology provider for the government MITRE has announced two new promotions to its executive team. Kerry Buckley has been appointed vice president of the Center for Advanced Aviation System Development and Eliahu Niewood has been elevated to the position of vice president of air and space forces in the company’s national security sector, the McLean, Virginia-based […]
Guidehouse Enters Digital Transformation-Focused JV, MPA with TechSur Solutions; CEO Scott McIntyre Quoted
Consulting firm Guidehouse has initiated a strategic joint venture and mentor-protégé agreement with technology company TechSur Solutions. Named 1DTS, the JV will concentrate on public sector-serving digital transformation, cloud-based applications and analytics, Guidehouse said Thursday. "TechSur offers proven core competencies in mechanizing and automating the process of IT modernization while Guidehouse brings commensurate expertise in digital transformation […]
Executive Mosaic Presents 2022 Wash100 Award to GovCon Expert Kevin Plexico, SVP of Information Solutions at Deltek
GovCon Expert Kevin Plexico, senior vice president of information solutions at Deltek, was presented his 2022 Wash100 Award, the most prestigious award in government contracting (GovCon), by Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson during a recent visit to the company’s office in Herndon, VA. Executive Mosaic recognizes Kevin Plexico as a three-time Wash100 Award winner for his leadership for Deltek […]
Kathleen Hicks Highlights Importance of Creating Opportunities for Small Businesses
Kathleen Hicks, deputy secretary of the Department of Defense and a 2022 Wash100 Award winner, said that easing the barriers that hinder small businesses to work with the Pentagon is critical to allowing the U.S. military to expand, innovate and diversify warfighting capabilities. Speaking remotely at the Defense Department Small Business Training Week Conference, Hicks […]
Zero Trust, Network Modernization Projects at 3 Agencies to Get TMF Investments; Clare Martorana Quoted
The latest tranche of Technology Modernization Fund investments will support network upgrades and zero trust implementation at the departments of Agriculture and Homeland Security and the Federal Trade Commission. “This Administration is on a path to aggressively invest in defenses and shift from outdated perimeter-based defenses to a ‘zero trust’ approach that confronts our adversaries’ […]
Chris Inglis Hosts Forum on Cybersecurity in Public Health Sector
National Cyber Director Chris Inglis, a 2022 Wash100 Award winner, hosted a roundtable discussion on Wednesday with senior U.S. government officials, health care CEOs, and other executives to discuss the state of cybersecurity within the public health sector and health care industry. Andrea Palm, deputy secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, offered an […]
OMB, GSA Designate $100M in TMF Funding for Customer Experience Projects; Clare Martorana Quoted
The General Services Administration and the Office of Management and Budget announced that $100 million of the Technology Modernization Fund will go to projects aimed at improving customer experiences. The funding is part of the $1 billion allocated to TMF through the American Rescue Plan Act, the White House said Thursday. “Federal service delivery has […]
ECS President John Heneghan Receives 2022 Wash100 Award From Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson
John Heneghan, president of ECS, was presented his 2022 Wash100 Award, by Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson during a recent visit to the company’s office. Executive Mosaic recognizes John Heneghan as a first-time recipient of the most prestigious award in all of government contracting (GovCon) for his leadership and driving company growth for the company’s continued success for the rest of […]
LMI CEO Doug Wagoner Presented 2022 Wash100 Award By Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson
Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson presented Doug Wagoner, CEO and president of LMI, his 2022 Wash100 Award during a recent visit to the company’s corporate headquarters in Tysons Corner, Virginia. This marks the third-time in the illustrious and prestigious history of the Wash100 Award that Doug Wagoner has received the highest honor in government contracting (GovCon) for his visionary leadership […]
Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson Presents 2022 Wash100 Award to Booz Allen EVP Steve Escaravage
Steve Escaravage, an executive vice president with Booz Allen Hamilton, was presented his 2022 Wash100 Award, during a recent visit to the company’s office by Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson. Executive Mosaic recognizes Steve Escaravage as a first-time recipient of the most prestigious and coveted awkward in all of government contracting (GovCon), for leading the development of artificial intelligence technology and […]
Clare Martorana: Federal Agencies to Welcome Inaugural Class of 40 Digital Corps Fellows
The Biden administration will announce later in June the inaugural cohort of more than 40 U.S. Digital Corps fellows who will work on projects at 13 agencies to improve government services and advance other key priorities. The fellows will work on several federal projects including digital tools modernization effort at the Department of Veterans Affairs, […]
Leidos Defense Group President Gerry Fasano Presented 2022 Wash100 Award By Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson
Gerry Fasano, president of the defense group at Leidos, was presented his 2022 Wash100 Award, the third consecutive year that he’s received the honor, by Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson during a recent visit to the company’s office. Executive Mosaic recognizes Gerry Fasano as a three-time winner of the most prestigious and illustrious award in government contracting (GovCon) […]
Maximus Foundation Dedicates More Than $2M in Annual Giving to Nonprofits; CEO Bruce Caswell Quoted
Government services company Maximus has pledged over $2 million worth of grants to aid nonprofits and humanitarian causes in the United States for its 2022 annual giving initiative. Offered through the charitable Maximus Foundation, the donations are expected to reach 167 different organizations and are designed to lend assistance to the three designated areas of need […]
OMB Unveils IT Operating Plan; Clare Martorana Quoted
The Office of Management and Budget has released a plan to “maximize the impact” of funding allocated for several information technology modernization funds in response to Congress’ request. The IT Operating Plan provides information on the strengths and strategic goals of the three funds – Information Technology Oversight and Reform (ITOR) Account, Federal Citizen Services […]