Guidehouse, a management consultancy backed by Veritas Capital, has closed its purchase of Navigant Consulting to broaden work in both the government and commercial sectors. "Together we will serve our clients with distinction around the world, helping them address their most difficult challenges," said Scott McIntyre, CEO of Guidehouse and a 2019 Wash100 awardee.
Read More »Kevin McAleenan to Join Private Sector After Resignation as DHS Acting Secretary
Kevin McAleenan, a 2019 Wash100 award recipient, is stepping down from his role as acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security after six months on the job, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday. President Donald Trump said in a tweet McAleenan "wants to spend more time with his family and go to the private sector."
Read More »Raytheon, UTC Shareholders OK All-Stock Merger Deal; Thomas Kennedy, Greg Hayes Quoted
Stockholders at Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) and United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) approved at their respective meetings the companies’ agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction and create a technology provider that will be known as Raytheon Technologies.
Read More »James Cassella Promoted to DynCorp Chief Growth Officer; George Krivo Quoted
James Cassella, formerly senior vide president of business development at DynCorp International's aviation operating segment, has been promoted to chief growth officer of the global government services provider. “Jim is perfect for this new position, given his proven leadership of business development and years of service at DI,” said George Krivo, DynCorp CEO and a 2019 Wash100 awardee.
Read More »Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic, Presents Mark Sopp, EVP and CFO of KBR, His Third Wash100 Award
Jim Garrettson, founder and CEO of Executive Mosaic, presented Mark Sopp, executive vice president and chief financial officer of KBR’s Government Services business, with his third Wash100 Award. Sopp was also a Wash100 Award recipient in 2015 and 2017.
Read More »Dedrone Buys Battelle’s Counter-UAS Tech, Forms Defense Business
Dedrone has acquired the rights to Battelle’s DroneDefender counter-small unmanned aerial system and established a consultancy business unit to offer sUAS detection and mitigation support to the Department of Defense.
Read More »Dave Wajsgras: Raytheon’s Software Development Approach Key in GPS OCX Program Turnaround
Dave Wajsgras, president of the intelligence, information and services business at Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) and 2019 Wash100 winner, has said a software development approach commonly used in nondefense and high-technology organizations helped the company turn around the GPS Operational Control System modernization program.
Read More »GSA Seeks Commercial Platforms for E-Marketplace Pilot; Emily Murphy Quoted
The General Services Administration has begun the process of soliciting e-commerce platforms to demonstrate an initial proof-of-concept meant to simplify buying and selling transactions in the federal government.
Read More »GSA Releases Solicitation for Consolidated Multiple Award Schedule; Emily Murphy Quoted
The General Services Administration has posted on FedBizOpps a single solicitation notice for a Multiple Award Schedule that consolidates 24 MAS contracts covering a wide variety of commercial products and services. “This is an important first step toward our goal of simplifying the experience for customers, suppliers and GSA’s acquisition workforce," said Emily Murphy, administrator of GSA and a 2019 Wash100 winner.
Read More »Barbara Humpton Named Triumph Group Independent Director
Barbara Humpton, Siemens USA chairman and CEO and a 2019 Wash100 winner, has joined Triumph Group’s (NYSE: TGI) board as an independent director.
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