The Department of Homeland Security’s Artificial Intelligence Corps was established in February to guide the agency’s use of AI to strengthen critical infrastructure and improve enterprise cybersecurity. During a panel discussion titled “DHS’s New AI Corps” at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Homeland Security Summit, officials...
John Zangardi, former chief information officer of the Department of Homeland Security, has decided to retire as chief executive officer of Redhorse. The San Diego, California-based company said Monday Zangardi, chairman of Executive Mosaic’s 4×24 Leadership Group 2, will officially retire at the end of 2024. The seasoned...
Lou Von Thaer, president and CEO of Battelle, received his 2024 Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson. The Wash100 Award annually recognizes executives with significant impact throughout the government contracting sector. Through the award, 100 influential government and industry leaders are acknowledged for spearhea...
With a new presidential administration on the horizon, government healthcare initiatives could be taken in any number of directions. However, through periods of change, trust that the industrial base serving the government’s needs is the common denominator you can count on. As the healthcare sector evolves, contractors play a central role in drivi...
Sean Cohan, a veteran IT executive, has joined Integral Federal as a vice president. He announced his appointment in a LinkedIn post published Friday. In this capacity, Cohan works with the company’s business development teams to drive growth, assists with setting the firm’s strategic direction and supports the critical missions of customers...
The Department of the Navy has started soliciting industry comments on its draft request for proposal for the procurement of Advanced Aircraft Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, or AARTD and E, support services. AARTD and E Contract Scope According to the notice posted on SAM.gov Tuesday, the draft RFP details support services for perf...
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index ended positive after the Thanksgiving break, rising 0.5% to $5,203.60. While it was a modest 0.18% week-on-week loss from Nov. 25-29, it was the third-straight monthly loss for the index tracking the stock performances of 30 major government contractors. Its last winning month was August. Wall Street added month-end...
Applied Energetics’ board of directors has elected defense industry veteran Chris Donaghey to serve as the company’s president and CEO. The laser technology company said Monday Donaghey succeeds Gregory Quarles, who will transition to the position of CEO Emeritus and executive for government and institutional relations. In this capacity, Quarles...
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index ended higher Friday at $5,212.93 (+0.37%) as it continues to rebound from its worst weekly performance. The index, which tracks the stock performances of 30 major government contractors, advanced 1.05% for the week following positive returns since Wednesday. Wall Street’s post-election rally is over, although the ...
On the heels of the 2024 presidential election, the GovCon market is bracing for major change and transformation. Looking ahead to 2025, much is still in the air for the public sector, but there are still clear emerging themes and momentum in the market. Baird Managing Director Jean Stack, a Wash100 Award winner, dove into these market...
