Guidepost creates national security group

Guidepost has created a national security group and named a former FBI leader as its president.

Toni Townes-Whitley: A public-sector native comes home

A child of public servants and a former Peace Corps volunteer herself, Microsoft's president for U.S. regulated industries is committed to making her firm "a fundamental partner in the mission."

PSC says contractors need telework guidance NOW

The Professional Services Council is asking the White House budget office and Office of Federal Procurement Policy to immediately issue guidance that would allow contractor personnel to work at home, just like their government counterparts.

Spires steps down as Learning Tree CEO

Richard Spires, best known for his work as DHS CIO, is stepping down as CEO of Learning Tree

Unisys Federal lead PV Puvvada not joining SAIC

With the $1.2 billion acquisition of Unisys Federal completed, Science Applications International Corp. officials said that long-time Unisys Federal leader PV Puvvada has decided not to join the company, though the rest of his senior leaders now have new posts at SAIC.

Oracle public sector chief Mark Johnson dies

Mark Johnson, senior vice president for Oracle's public sector group, has died.

Deloitte mourns loss of veteran principal

Deloitte Consulting is mourning the death of Jon Anders Taillon, one of its principals.

Former FAA exec to lead iBiz transportation business

IT solutions company iBiz adds a former Federal Aviation Administration official as vice president of transportation solutions and strategies.

Former GSA official among Trump's pardons

Included in the list of people receiving clemency from President Trump was former General Services Administration Chief of Staff David Safavian, who was convicted of perjury related to the Jack Abramoff scandal.

Opinion

The simple act of being on LinkedIn is marketing

Marketing occurs with every action, or inaction, in our business lives. When we attend events, meet one-on-one, and when we use social media. Everything you do defines something about you and in turn, your company. And this includes LinkedIn.

SAIC adds three-decade vet Goldstein

Science Applications International Corp. hires three-decade defense sector veteran and Air Force Reserve Maj. Gen. Scott Goldstein.

AECOM begins next steps for its government business

Fresh of the sale of its management services business, AECOM names a new leader for the $1 billion in work for national governments it is keeping.

Introducing the 2020 Federal 100 industry winners

Industry representatives were selected for 29 slots on FCW's 2020 Federal 100 list. Congratulations to all the winners.

GSA names permanent acquisition chief

Julie Dunne will lead the Federal Acquisition Service at GSA on a permanent basis.

GSA's Mary Davie heads to NASA

After a 30-year run at the General Services Administration, senior leader Mary Davie is moving to a new post at NASA to run its mission support office.

Siemens CEO touts social responsibility along with profits

Siemens CEO Barbara Humpton describes how leadership and corporate responsibility are evolving in a rapidly changing world.

Time is running out for Federal 100 nominations!

The final deadline for submissions is Tuesday, Jan. 7.

Opinion

7 habits of highly successful and visible LinkedIn networkers

If you've resolved to make better use of LinkedIn in 2020, you should adopt these seven habits of the highly successful networkers.

How Lockheed is processing what Amazon HQ2 means for D.C.

The Washington, D.C. region is still trying to understand the implications of Amazon's future second headquarters. What does the world's largest defense company make of it?

Nominations open for 31st annual Federal 100 awards

The nomination period is open for the 2020 Federal 100 awards, a program that recognizes individuals who are making a difference in the government IT market.