CGI Federal’s Stephanie Mango Wins 5th Consecutive Wash100 Award for Driving AI Adoption & Aviation Safety Modernization
Stephanie Mango, president of CGI Federal, has been honored by Executive Mosaic with the 2026 Wash100 Award, marking her fifth consecutive recognition. The award underscores her sustained leadership and influence in the government contracting sector. It highlights her role in advancing impactful technology modernization initiatives, including driving the adoption of artificial intelligence and modernizing aviation safety while steering continued company growth.
Each year, the Wash100 Award spotlights the most influential executives in government and government contracting who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, vision, achievement and influence on the federal marketplace.
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“Earning a 2026 Wash100 Award for the fifth consecutive year is an outstanding milestone that underscores the consistent leadership and influence Stephanie brings to GovCon year after year,” said Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic and founder of the Wash100 Award.
“As president of CGI Federal, Stephanie has continued to drive meaningful growth and mission impact, including helping secure the company’s selection to improve U.S. aviation safety. Her energy, collaborative approach and commitment to innovation truly embody the Wash100 spirit and highlight the lasting difference she’s making across federal technology and mission success,” Garrettson added.
“I’m honored to be recognized for the Wash100 Award and to stand alongside such an esteemed group of leaders,” Mango shared. “Having served the federal government for over 30 years, I believe we have an incredible opportunity to deliver value to American citizens. By embracing innovation, collaboration and transformative technologies like AI, we can help agencies achieve their missions more effectively and improve the way government serves its people.”
Who Is Stephanie Mango?
Building a Career in Federal Technology Leadership
Mango is a seasoned government technology executive whose career has been defined by long-term leadership, operational excellence and deep engagement with federal customers. She has spent more than two decades at CGI Federal and was named president in 2021, assuming responsibility for the company’s U.S. federal operations and overall strategic direction in the public sector. Mango previously held various senior leadership roles across the organization, positioning her to lead at scale within one of the largest global IT and consulting firms serving the U.S. government.
In addition to her current role, Mango serves as the Professional Services Council’s board secretary. She joined CGI Federal in 2004 through the acquisition of American Management Systems, where she served as a consultant for nine years.
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Leading CGI Federal’s Mission
In her current role, Mango oversees thousands of professionals delivering mission-critical IT, digital modernization, cybersecurity and business technologies to federal agencies. Her responsibilities span strategic planning, customer execution, talent development and investment in emerging technologies that enable agencies to modernize and operate more effectively.
Under her direction, CGI Federal continues to focus on delivering outcomes that align technology innovation with agency missions, from financial management and health systems to national security and civilian operations.
Advancing Government & Industry Priorities
Beyond business performance, Mango is also known for her commitment to workforce development and inclusive leadership. She has been an advocate for cultivating diverse talent pipelines and fostering a culture that supports professional growth across CGI Federal’s workforce.
Why Did Stephanie Mango Win the 2026 Wash100 Award?
Proven Leadership & Strategic Vision
Mango’s 2026 Wash100 Award reflects her role in delivering high-impact modernization outcomes, including advancing the Federal Aviation Administration’s aviation safety initiatives and supporting major defense priorities such as the Golden Dome missile defense effort.
Major FAA & Defense Contract Awards
Under Mango’s leadership, CGI Federal secured several federal contracts in 2025. The company was selected to modernize the FAA’s Notice to Airmen, or NOTAM, system, strengthening aviation safety and enhancing information sharing across the National Airspace System.
CGI Federal also expanded its defense footprint through the Missile Defense Agency’s Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense, or SHIELD, program, earning a place in the second tranche of awards under the $151 billion contract vehicle supporting the Golden Dome initiative.
Additionally, the company’s strategic growth and capability expansion, particularly through its acquisition of Aeyon and continued involvement in high-priority government programs such as the Navy’s Financial Improvement Program IV, highlight Mango’s ability to drive mission-critical outcomes across government modernization, defense and enterprise services.
AI-Driven Government Modernization
Mango has also led CGI Federal’s efforts to advance emerging technology and artificial intelligence-driven modernization across government through initiatives such as the launch of its Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention Platform with TrackLight and its addition to the GSA FM QSMO Marketplace, expanding federal access to real-time, AI-driven fraud prevention.
The company also supported the Department of Veterans Affairs’ expansion of the Integrated Financial and Acquisition Management System, or iFAMS, underscoring its role in modernizing financial and acquisition operations at scale.
These efforts align with CGI Federal’s broader stance on AI adoption, as company leaders emphasize that effective modernization requires a strategic ecosystem approach that integrates AI within a connected network of capabilities rather than treating it as a standalone technology.
What Is CGI Federal?
CGI Federal is the U.S. federal subsidiary of CGI, a global technology and professional services company, delivering end-to-end IT and professional services to federal agencies across defense, civilian, healthcare, intelligence and justice. The company focuses on modernizing government operations through digital transformation, cloud, data, AI and mission-critical enterprise technologies.
Executive Mosaic applauds Mango and the entire CGI Federal team for earning the 2026 Wash100 Award.
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