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.
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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.
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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.
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