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GovConWire's Government Contracting News 1/5/2023

Redhorse CEO John Zangardi on the ‘Game-Changing’ Potential of AI & the Patience Required for ZTA
Executive Spotlights

Redhorse CEO John Zangardi on the ‘Game-Changing’ Potential of AI & the Patience Required for ZTA

From his time as a naval aviator to his work at the Pentagon and at the Department of Homeland Security, all the way to his current position in the upper echelon of an impactful technology company, John Zangardi has accrued expertise in a wide range of topics. Zangardi is passionate about cybersecurity best practices, the
Top JADC2 Thought Leaders See Secure MPEs as Path to Successful Global Alliances
Events

Top JADC2 Thought Leaders See Secure MPEs as Path to Successful Global Alliances

In recent years, there has been a steadily increasing push to optimize and embolden systems for sharing information in the U.S. military. This is most clearly seen in the Department of Defense’s Joint All Domain Command and Control initiative, which entails an interlocking network of communications for warfighters. World events such as Russia’s invasion of
Ronald Whitford Promoted to BWXT SVP & General Counsel
Executive Moves

Ronald Whitford Promoted to BWXT SVP & General Counsel

Ronald “Chip” Whitford, formerly a vice president of BWX Technologies (NYSE: BWXT), has assumed new roles as senior VP, general counsel, chief compliance officer and corporate secretary at the nuclear components supplier. He succeeds Tom McCabe, who will remain with BWXT in special advisory role until his retirement on Aug. 1, the company said Wednesday.
GovCon Expert Kevin Plexico on 10 Government Contracting Trends to Watch in 2023
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GovCon Expert Kevin Plexico on 10 Government Contracting Trends to Watch in 2023

By Kevin Plexico Looking back, it has been an eventful year in the government contracting industry, but there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic for the year ahead — including several trends to watch for. Last year, I wrote about significant trends for 2022 that were expected to impact how government contractors operate in
Former Maximus Exec Catalina Murillo Appointed Intelligent Waves Chief People Officer
Executive Moves

Former Maximus Exec Catalina Murillo Appointed Intelligent Waves Chief People Officer

Catalina Murillo, formerly a senior vice president within Maximus‘ (NYSE: MMS) global human resources organization, has been appointed chief people officer at Intelligent Waves. She joins IW with nearly three decades of work experience in multiple industries and will oversee the company’s HR strategy in her new position, the Reston, Virginia-based information technology integrator said
Navy Awards $419M in Contract Modifications for Littoral Combat Ship Maintenance Support
Contract Awards

Navy Awards $419M in Contract Modifications for Littoral Combat Ship Maintenance Support

The U.S. Navy has awarded 14 companies spots on two contract modifications worth $419 million combined to provide maintenance, repair and modernization support services for littoral combat ships based in San Diego. Majority of the work will occur on the West Coast and the rest will be carried outside the continental U.S., including Singapore, through
Bob Butz Joins Raytheon Missiles & Defense Unit as Operations, Supply Chain VP
Executive Moves

Bob Butz Joins Raytheon Missiles & Defense Unit as Operations, Supply Chain VP

Bob Butz was named vice president of operations and supply chain at the missiles and defense business of Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) following a four-year stint at the defense contractor’s Collins Aerospace subsidiary as VP, according to his LinkedIn post. He joined Collins in November 2018 as vice president of global repair services and then
KBR Elevates Mark Kavanaugh to Government Business SVP Post
Executive Moves

KBR Elevates Mark Kavanaugh to Government Business SVP Post

Mark Kavanaugh, former vice president of the defense systems engineering group at KBR’s (NYSE: KBR) Government Solutions business, has been promoted to senior VP, according to his LinkedIn post published Wednesday. The SVP will lead a group of 3,500 specialists in efforts to deliver scientific, engineering and technical services to the Department of Defense. Kavanaugh joined the
ManTech Adds Navy Vet Kathleen Creighton to Board; Matt Tait Quoted
Executive Moves

ManTech Adds Navy Vet Kathleen Creighton to Board; Matt Tait Quoted

Kathleen Creighton, a retired U.S. Navy rear admiral, has been named to the board of directors of ManTech. She will bring to the board decades of experience in cybersecurity, information warfare, network operations, information technology and command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, ManTech said Wednesday. Matt Tait, president and CEO of ManTech, said
Coast Guard Seeks Comment on Draft Statement of Work for Business, Logistics Management Support Contract
Contract Awards

Coast Guard Seeks Comment on Draft Statement of Work for Business, Logistics Management Support Contract

The U.S. Coast Guard is soliciting feedback on a draft statement of work as the military branch looks to conduct a recompete of business and logistics management services to its Command, Control, Communication, Computer, Cyber and Intelligence Service Center. USCG said Tuesday in a SAM notice that the follow-on procurement effort will have a five-year
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