The U.S. government and its contractors are keenly focused on getting ahead of potentially devastating threats posed by polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, and by outdated critical infrastructure. Susannah Kerr, senior vice president and general manager of federal and environmental solutions at Jacobs, spoke with GovCon Wire about how the com...
The Department of Defense aims to transform the battlefield with advanced autonomous systems through its ambitious and potentially game-changing Replicator initiative. This program seeks to rapidly develop and deploy thousands of low-cost, expendable drones and robotic systems to stay ahead of global competition and achieve technological superiority...
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...
Constellis has named industry veteran Noah Teates as chief strategy officer. In this capacity, Teates will oversee proposals, business development and marketing initiatives in support of the company’s long-term goals and strategic vision, the Herndon, Virginia-based security and mission support services provider said Monday. “Noah earned a reput...
A new McAleese & Associates report shows that a continuing resolution, or CR, that will fund federal government operations through March 14 includes $110 billion in funding for disaster relief efforts. Jim McAleese, founder of McAleese & Associates and a three-time Wash100 winner, said 31 percent of the total disaster supplemental budget wil...
BWX Technologies has completed its purchase of L3Harris Technologies business Aerojet Ordnance Tennessee, or AOT, for $100 million. BWXT said Monday it will operate the acquired AOT business as part of its government operations segment. “The addition of A.O.T. to BWXT’s Nuclear Operations Group underscores our commitment to enhancing and...
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...
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s Director of Research and Development, Dr. Ronzelle Green, has joined the elite roster of defense experts and leaders who will speak at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Defense R&D Summit on Jan. 23. Read along for more information about the NGA leader, his career and his key priorities in hi...
Boeing has appointed Dana Deasy, former chief information officer at the Department of Defense, as CIO, chief information digital officer and senior vice president of IT and data analytics. The aerospace and defense contractor said Friday Deasy succeeds Susan Doniz, who stepped down from the CIO position in late 2024, and will report to Boeing...
Becky John, a 14-year industry veteran with extensive experience working with the federal sector, has been appointed senior vice president of business development and strategic growth at SMX. The executive announced her promotion on Linkedin Saturday. John joined SMX as VP of business development and strategic growth as part of SMX’s...
