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.

New NoVA Chamber CEO named

The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce announces Julie Coons as its new president and CEO.

Opinion

How to build the talent pipeline for your BD/capture teams

Companies are finding it harder to maintain their business development and capture teams. Here are three strategies to mitigate the talent poaching.

John Toups leaves legacy of humility and community involvement

John Toups, one of the pioneers of the government IT services business, has died at 92. He leaves a legacy built as much on his humility and community service as on his business acumen.

TWD names new VP of business development

TWD & Associates has appointed Cathy Simpson as vice president of business development.

Buchanan & Edwards adds Mooshian to lead State, USAID work

Buchanan & Edwards has tapped Katie Mooshian to lead the company's work at the State Department and the U.S. Agency of International Development.

WIT names top female leaders

Female leaders from government organizations are well represented among the annual leadership awards presented by Women in Technology.

Project 38: Our podcast series on the future of government contracting

Washington Technology has launched its first podcast -- Project 38 -- where we look at the future of government contracting and where it might be in 20 years.

Fierce competition drives firms to find new talent sources

More companies are taking a strategic approach to opening facilities in areas away from traditional hubs as a way of finding the right talent at the right price.

Opinion

LinkedIn's reach continues to grow among feds

The number of federal employees on LinkedIn continues to grow so leverage the social network is a critical tool for success.

Dave Wajsgras shows that Raytheon is more than the world's biggest missile maker

Raytheon may be better known for radar systems and weapons platforms, but Dave Wajsgras is leading the team that's delivering big in IT as well. He's FCW's 2018 Industry Eagle Award winner.