Jacobs Solutions (NYSE: J) has agreed to spin off and merge its critical mission solutions and cyber and intelligence businesses with Amentum to form a new publicly traded government technology services contractor. The transaction will create an independent company with an annual revenue of approximately $13 billion, a stable base of prime governmen...

Mergers and acquisitions deals are a feature of any industry where there are large enough companies and funds to support new combinations and ownership arrangements. They’ve become a particularly notable occurrence across markets in the 21st century, as large conglomerates buy up smaller operations. Government contracting is no different. Accordin...

The Raymond James Defense and Government Conference held at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. on Thursday brought together some of the most influential executives, government officials and thought leaders in the government and government contracting industry. During a panel discussion moderated by Raymond James Managing Director Andy McEnroe, fou...

Travis Johnson, a finance professional in the government services industry, has been appointed chief financial officer at Amentum. He succeeds former Amentum CFO Charlie Mathis and will oversee all financial aspects of the business, from accounting to strategic planning, the company said Monday. Johnson most recently served as senior vice president,...

The peer and near-peer threat is top of mind for Pentagon officials and top decision makers. As global powers and major competitors continue to make technological advancements and jeopardize the United States’ dominance in key areas, defense leaders are honing in on a few elements that are proving to be critical for achieving and maintaining...

Luis German, an information technology operations veteran, has been appointed chief information officer at Amentum. He will oversee the company’s technology modernization efforts as part of its strategy to transform and grow the business, Amentum said Monday. “Under Luis’s leadership, we can better elevate Amentum’s technology po...

Amentum CEO John Heller accepted his 2023 Wash100 Award during a recent meeting with Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson. This marks Heller’s seventh year of recognition as one of the elite and innovative government contracting executives that comprise the distinguished Wash100 list. Heller earned this year’s honor for demonstrati...

Amentum completed its $1.9 billion all-cash acquisition of PAE in February 2022, and John Heller, who previously served as PAE CEO, became the head of the combined enterprise. Executive Mosaic spoke with Heller, a seven-time Wash100 Award winner, in an exclusive video interview to get an inside look at the company one year later. Vote for John H...

Executive Mosaic is honored to introduce Amentum CEO John Heller as a 2023 Wash100 awardee, marking his seventh selection to the annual list of significant government contracting industry growth contributors. Heller has been recognized for his leadership in advancing the development of technology capabilities in support of mission-critical customers...

Amentum will transfer its headquarters from Germantown, Maryland, to Chantilly, Virginia, as the company works to consolidate operations following its acquisition of PAE. “The relocation of our company headquarters to Chantilly, Virginia, grants more convenient access not only for our local employees, customers, and partners, but also for everyone...