IBM elevates new federal leader

IBM has appointed a new leader of its U.S. public sector business to replace Jay Bellissimo, now a senior executive at Vonage.

Perspecta CEO plans to retire after close of Peraton deal

In a letter to employees, Perspecta Chairman and CEO Mac Curtis announced his intent to retire when that company's acquisition by Peraton closes later this year.

ManTech's HR lead dies

ManTech's chief human resources officer Jeff Brody has died.

SAIC promotes Josh Jackson to lead naval business

Science Applications International Corp. has promoted Josh Jackson to be in charge of the company's naval business unit.

Dovel's Paul Leslie to retire after 8-year run and exponential growth

Dovel's executive chairman Paul Leslie will retire next month after eight years and a run that saw the company grow from 50 employees to 2,200.

WIT picks finalists for best female leaders

Women in Technology have named their finalists for the 2021 leadership awards program and the list includes a spectrum of government contractors.

The challenge ahead for what becomes of Peraton-Perspecta-Northrop IT

The three-way combination of Peraton, Perspecta and Northrop Grumman's IT services shop will definitely create a huge new player in the government market. But making that a success will require a massive integration effort.

Biden picks campaign veteran for federal CISO job

Chris DeRusha, who led information security on the Biden campaign, is the federal government's new chief information security officer.

White House names GSA senior leaders

The Biden-Harris administration tapped former officials to senior slots at the General Services Administration, but the nomination of an administrator is still to come.

Jack London remembered for dedication, leadership, business acumen

Business leaders from across the GovCon market are sharing their remembrances of Jack London, the long-time CACI International leader who died this week. He was recalled as a highly ethical leader who was dedicated to customers and the company.

CACI's Jack London dead at 83

Jack London, a giant of the government contracting industry and architect of the modern CACI International, has died at age 83.

What Octo CEO's gift to Virginia Tech says about Amazon and innovation

The arrival of Amazon's second headquarters in Northern Virginia builds on a technology investment trend in the region, and Virginia Tech alum and Octo CEO Mehul Sanghani's gift to his school aims at helping keep that boom going.

John Garing, former Air Force and DISA exec, dies at 78

John Garing has died at 78, but leaves behind a legacy as a mentor to the people around him and a leader always looking for new and better ways to improve government.

Paradyme lands former FBI executive

Paradyme Management has hired Roger Miller, the former leader of IT and operational services in the FBI's national security branch.

Lockheed exec Michele Evans has died

Michele Evans, executive vice president of the aeronautics segment at Lockheed Martin, died on Friday at age 55.

Deadline extended for Federal 100 nominations!

FCW has extended the deadline for Federal 100 nominations until Friday, Jan. 15. Now is your opportunity to recognize your customers and even your employees, who have done something extraordinary in the past year.

What one person's transgender journey teaches about the power of change management

Cassandra Grace has spent a career honing her change management skills, so it was natural that she leaned on those skills as she embarked on her transgender journey. Her story conveys the power in all of us to make a positive change, whether personal, professional or corporate.

Architect of Lockheed Martin dead at 89

Daniel Tellep, one of the primary architects behind the merger that made Lockheed Martin, has died at age 89.

Delivery should be focus for Biden administration, 18F co-founder says

With government agencies spending billions each year to deliver services to agencies, improving delivery should be a Cabinet-level priority, says 18F co-founder Greg Godbout. What other advice does he have for the incoming Biden administration?

Podcasts

PROJECT 38: COVID's permanent impact on GovCon and human capital

Government contracting is a people business even as technology and connectivity loom large. In this episode of Project 38, senior staff writer Ross Wilkers talks with Jon Barney of Odgers Berndson, and Sam Dinte of Dinte Executive Search about permanent changes COVID has brought to how GovCon firms recruit and develop their workforce.