Aaron Weis needs little introduction. The technology maven built a reputation through years spent as a chief information officer and business leader in the private sector at small and midsized companies, before becoming a senior advisor to the Department of Defense CIO in 2018. He had overseen technology divisions of multibillion-dollar organization...
Jennifer Walsmith, a former Northrop Grumman executive, has been named president of intelligence and cybersecurity at Amentum. The advanced engineering and innovative technology services provider said Tuesday Walsmith will supervise the team responsible for developing and delivering innovative national security, intelligence and cyber...
Paul Dillahay, a five-time Wash100 Award winner, has been named CEO of Lentech while Stefany Herbert has been elevated from vice president of corporate operations to chief financial officer, as part of a series of leadership team changes that took effect Jan. 1. The information technology, engineering and technical services provi...
By Hector Collazo, Chief Technology Officer at IPTA Amid rapid technological advancements, the Department of Defense faces the ongoing challenge of modernizing systems with agility and efficiency. By deploying advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities, IPTA assists the DOD in accelerating the approval of new requirements, id...
Avion Solutions has acquired Tennessee Valley Research Group, or TVRG, to expand its ability to deliver innovative technologies and services to customers across the Department of Defense. Avion said Thursday TVRG brings to the company its programmatic and technical expertise in tactical ballistic missile targets, laser technology systems and hyperso...
2024 has seen a number of significant mergers and acquisitions in the government contracting sector. With organizations seeking to expand their portfolios, increase competitive advantage and break into new markets, M&A activity has transformed the industry. From aerospace and defense to cybersecurity and technology innovation, these deals are re...
By Kevin Plexico, Senior Vice President of Information Solutions at Deltek The 2025 federal fiscal year is well underway, and with the new year comes a new slate of federal government contracting opportunities for businesses to target as they look to develop their public sector pipeline. Deltek recently released the top contract vehicles in four...
Health services, IT modernization and advanced weapons systems received the bulk of this year’s contract awards. Most of the contracts have long-term periods of performance. Both startups and big corporations have offered their services to get contracting work from the government. The Department of Defense’s budget for fiscal year 2024 was $824....
Peraton, an information technology company, has booked a task order from the U.S. Navy valued at $249 million to supply Long-Range Sub Orbital Vehicles, or LSOV, to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division. Peraton LSOV Task Order Details The Herndon, Virginia-based company said Tuesday it will facilitate the design, de...
By Ron Lear, Vice President of Models and Frameworks at ISACA As organizations face growing demands for speed, quality and adaptability, traditional performance improvement methods and Agile development practices alone often fall short. While Agile methodologies emphasize adaptability and rapid iteration, they can lack the structured guidance needed...
