Opinion

Workplace authenticity can be a woman's best friend

Women have struggled to strike the right work-life balance and the pandemic has only made it worse. SAIC executive Nyla Beth Gawel writes that should embrace authenticity and not be afraid to ask their employers for what they need.

Biden taps 18F veteran Robin Carnahan to lead GSA

Robin Carnahan, formerly Missouri's secretary of state and the lead of state and local government practice at 18F, is the Biden administration's pick to lead the General Services Administration.

Biden taps DIU head for top Pentagon acquisition post

President Joe Biden nominates three for senior defense posts, including Michael Brown, the head of Defense Innovation Unit.

Air Force seeks 'ubiquitous connectivity' from telework to bases

Lauren Knausenberger, the Air Force's CIO, said since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the service had increased focus on telework and improving base connectivity.

Former DIA director joins Deep Water Point

The former director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, Army Lt. Gen. Robert Ashely, has joined the consulting firm Deep Water Point as a principal.

PAE's Heller resigns as CEO

PAE's long-time CEO John Heller has told the company he will resign, effective March 19. Chief Financial Officer Charles Peiffer has been named interim leader.

Opinion

IT sales become more dynamic as government buying evolves

The pandemic has changed the way the government buys IT products and services and that means your sales processes have to be more dynamic.

SAIC adds new space business leader

Science Applications International Corp. has hired David Ray as the senior vice president in charge of its space business unit.

The industry execs on FCW's Federal 100 list for 2021

The 2021 edition of FCW's Federal 100 list is out in recognition of accomplishments and leadership across the government IT landscape. A total of 28 from industry were selected for this year's class.

Opinion

Veterans can play a crucial role in filling cybersecurity needs

With their skills and outlook, military veterans are a great resources for talent to pull into the cybersecurity workforce.

Deloitte names new aerospace practice leader, Robin Lineberger to retire

Deloitte has appointed a new leader for its aerospace and defense sector as long-time executive Robin Lineberger announces his retirement.

Altamira names new CEO, Ted Davies retires

Altamira Technologies has announced the retirement of Ted Davies from the CEO position and the appointment of former Raytheon executive Jane Chappell as his successor.

SAIC creates senior role for AI leadership

Science Applications International Corp. has hired a former IBM executive to the newly-created role of senior vice president of artificial intelligence.

Former Unisys Federal leader picks emerging small business as his next chapter

Former Unisys Federal President PV Puvvada is now the CEO of NetImpact, a small business pushing its way into the middle tier with digital transformation offerings.

Preferred Systems Solutions' leadership team nearly all-female with COO hire

Preferred Systems Solutions' new chief operating officer becomes the fifth woman to hold a senior position on the company's six-person leadership team.

iBiz promotes Markey to senior VP

DIGITALiBiz has promoted John Markey to the position of senior vice president.

Leidos CEO recognized by National Academy of Engineering

Leidos Chairman and CEO Roger Krone is elected to the National Academy of Engineering's latest class of inductees for contributions to the industry.

Cherokee Nation Businesses names new defense & civilian lead

John Boyle, a 25-year veteran of such large businesses, has been named the lead for defense and civilian solutions at Cherokee Nation Businesses.

Gunnison adds chief growth officer

Gunnison continues to build the infrastructure needed to move into the middle tier as it adds 25-year industry veteran as its chief growth officer.

How diverse are speakers at tech events? Not very.

A new index has been launched tracking how inclusive and diverse the speaker lineups are at technology events. The results so far show plenty of room for improvement.