SE Solutions hires trio of Accenture vets

Small business SE Solutions hires a trio of executives formerly of Accenture Federal Services.

Small firm wins $240M Special Operations intell support contract

A service-disabled, veteran-owned small business wins an estimated $240 million intelligence analysis support contract.

NASA taps industry to study future space comms ideas

NASA is starting out small in asking industry to study ideas for future space communications systems ahead of a big push to return to the Moon.

Army wants to bolster management of unclassified, classified networks

The Army is developing a new contract to modernize how it manages unclassified and classified networks in the U.S. and globally.

What these NASA tech awards teach us about innovation

NASA has made $104 million in small business innovation awards. But beyond the dollars and technologies, the list says a lot about where innovation is happening across the country.

Contract troubles? Look at your client engagement skills

One executive has called 10-15 percent of contracts are "problematic" and the most common reason is poor relationship with the program manager. Our June 7 course on "Mastering Stakeholder Engagement" will teach you the skills to make that relationship stronger and more fruitful.

Inside the private equity partnership fueling By Light's acquisition strategy

Sagewind Capital and By Light Professional IT Services have raised their profile with two quick acquisitions that have added contracts and new cyber training capabilities.

BAE adds president title to COO Arsenault

BAE Systems Inc. Chief Operating Officer has been named president of the company and appointed to the board.

DOD expects DEOS award this summer

The Defense Department says it will pick a winner of the $8.2 billion Defense Enterprise Office Solutions procurement this summer, with integration and initial testing planned for the fall.

Harris gets satellite control contract extension ahead of cloud shift

Harris Corp. receives a $284 million contract extension to help NOAA modernize ground infrastructure that controls satellites ahead of a planned cloud transition.

HighPoint hires new CFO

HighPoint Global names former General Dynamics IT executive Jim Bottorff as chief financial officer.

ASRC Federal confirms $100M State Department win

ASRC Federal books a $100 million contract for technology and related professional services to the State Department.

Guidehouse adds new board member

Guidehouse has added long-time health care and technology executive Linda Rebrovick to the board.

Leidos wants to be at the nexus of digital transformation

Acquisitions are only part of the story for Leidos, which sees the bigger narrative of digital transformation as what will drive the federal market going forward.

Unmanned systems head to sea and opportunities follow

The Navy is investing more in unmanned systems and industry is looking for opportunities and ways to overcome some vexing technical challenges.

Opinion

How to find the best PMs in today's tight labor market

Finding the best program and project managers in today's tight labor markets means thinking a little differently...and getting the right training.

APTIM adds former CSC exec Weakley

Professional services outfit APTIM appoints former CSC executive Alan Weakley as government lead.

NIH CIOSP protest offers lessons for better proposals

A new GAO protest decision about the NIH CIOSP on-ramp offers some lessons and warnings about how to structure your proposals. Remember details matter.

Lockheed hires new comms chief

Lockheed Martin hires former NASA press secretary and Honeywell executive Dean Acosta to lead communications.

How Leidos gets M&A ideas 'from the line'

Leidos let its four group presidents do the talking to Wall Street on what they see as possible acquisition opportunities now that the Lockheed Martin services integration is behind them.