UPDATE: Deadline extended for Fed 100 nominations

The deadline for the annual Federal 100 program has been extended to Jan. 4. Don't wait to get your submissions in.

SAIC names Donna Morea as new chair

Former AMS and CGI executive Donna Morea will become chairman of SAIC board as the company founding chairman Sandy Sanderson steps down from that role.

Jack Gansler remembered for passion, leadership

Jack Gansler, former Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, has died at 84 and is being remembered for his work on defense and procurement issues, plus how those processes can serve the mission of government.

Former SunTrust exec takes over GSA TTS

Anil Cheriyan, the former CIO of SunTrust Bank, will lead the GSA's Technology Transformation Services beginning next year.

Diversity, marketing and other secrets of the Talent Wars

The war for talent touches nearly every aspect of government contracting, and top executives from across the market shared their insights on how they battle for new hires and retain their best employees.

Why culture trumps tech when it comes to innovation

You can have the best technology but if your culture doesn't foster new ways of thinking, you'll never innovate. Join us at our next WT Power Breakfast to explore the link between culture and innovation.

GovCon execs see Amazon's HQ2 as a net positive

Yes, traffic will get worse and there will be more competition for talent but overall Amazon's decision to come to Chrystal City, Virginia, will bring positives that far outweigh the negatives.

Opinion

Your next BD hire might already be working for you

The arrival of Amazon's HQ2 is going to complicate an already tough hiring environment but your best BD talent might already be working for you.

Podcasts

Project 38: MetTel’s Diana Gowen and the telecom pivot

Diana Gowen, a veteran of the government telecom market, talks about what has changed and what hasn't and why partnerships and bringing solutions to your customers are fundamental to success in the government market.

Are you winning the war for talent?

Hiring and retaining people are critical to success in the government market but the competition is heating up. Come to our next WT Power Breakfast on Nov. 30 to learn more about how to win the talent war.

GSA leaders swap jobs

Two of the top managers at the Federal Acquisition Service are switching jobs, and there are ramifications for the $50 billion EIS contract.

Opinion

What W&M football coach Jimmye Laycock taught me about leadership and business

William & Mary Head Football Coach Jimmye Laycock is retiring this year after 39 seasons and for IT executive Todd Stottlemyer, Laycock's leadership lessons stretched well beyond the gridiron.

Veterans Day project to digitize recollections of World War II service members

Virginia Tech and the National Archives have launched a joint project to digitize the handwritten recollections of 500,000 World War II service members.

Amazon narrows HQ2 sites, GovCon getting nervous

The competition for Amazon's second headquarters is getting tighter with the D.C. region seen as a front-runner. And the impact on the job market has government contractors fretting.

Splunk taps new public sector leader

Frank Dimina has been appointed vice president of Splunk's public sector business.

Five winning strategies for attracting top talent

In today’s professional services market, competition for talent is more intense than ever so it is worth rethinking how your firm positions itself to attract the best talent. Here are five strategies to help you gain a competitive advantage.

Booz Allen makes statement on diversity with new board appointments

Booz Allen has steadily increased the presence of women on its board and senior management team in a diversity push the company sees as making good business sense.

GDIT's Kristie Grinnell on the need for skills beyond IT

As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, contractors need to attract people who know IT but also have analytical and critical thinking skills.

Blue Delta finds strategic hires in Nolan, Keffer

Blue Delta Capital Partners hires Phil Nolan and Dave Keffer as partners who will bring a depth of experience in transformative transactions.

Former Symantec CEO tapped as new DIU chief

Former Symantec CEO Michael Brown takes over as director of the Defense Innovation Unit.