Opinion

7 elements of thought leadership

It's not enough to be an expert. A true thought leaders shares knowledge and engages his community. Here are seven elements follow to be a thought leader.

  • By Mark Amtower

MicroTech's Jimenez fights back against Post attacks

More allegations against Anthony Jimenez and MicroTech in a Washington Post series have the CEO disputing the authenticity of documents referenced in the stories.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Lockheed cuts 4,000 jobs

Lockheed Martin is cutting 4,000 jobs and reducing its facilities footprint, and sadly, moves like this will continue to be a regular part of the business landscape in today's market.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Why is the Post attacking Tony Jimenez and MicroTech?

A Washington Post investigation into small business contracting practices reads more like a personal attack on Tony Jimenez, the CEO of MicroTech, instead of a examination of questionable procurement practices.

  • By Nick Wakeman

TechAmerica sues former lobbyists

TechAmerica isn't happy about the departure of its lobbyist team, and has filed a lawsuit claiming proprietary information was taken. It's asking for $5 million in damages.

  • By Nick Wakeman

GovCon winners feel the squeeze

The winners of the 2013 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards are some of the best companies in the market, but they are in the small or midsize category, and the pressure is on these companies to grow in order to survive.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Serco names Dan Allen U.S. CEO; Ed Casey goes global

Serco Group PLC is launching a global transformation campaign and has tapped Serco Inc. CEO Ed Casey to lead the multi-year effort. His replacement in the U.S. is Former CACI CEO Dan Allen. Casey talks strategy and about Allen's hiring in an interview with Editor Nick Wakeman.

  • By Nick Wakeman
Opinion

Overlooked victims of government shutdown

Government contractors have been furloughed along with their government counterparts, but many similarities end there according to Mike Lisagor of the market research firm Centurion Research Solutions.

  • By Mike Lisagor

Inside CACI's Six3 Systems deal

We take a closer look at the numbers, contracts and people behind CACI's planned $820 million acquisition of Six3 Systems Inc.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Lockheed reduces furloughs, but not by much

The return of most Defense Department employees doesn't end the need for furloughs by the world's largest defense contractor.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Lockheed studying Hagel's recall of DOD employees

Monday will likely be a busy day at Lockheed Martin as the company studies what Defense Sec. Chuck Hagel's decision to recall 350,000 workers impacts the company's decision to furlough 3,000 workers.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Lockheed furloughs 3K as shutdown impact grows

Lockheed Martin is sending 3,000 employees home as the impact the government shutdown grows. Other companies report similiar moves as they try to protect employees and profits.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Snowden scandal teaches critical management lessons

The Edward Snowden scandal teaches critical lessons and argues for an emphasis on the basics of how you manage employees. Our panel of experts offer insights and tips on these human factor skills as we explore the post-Snowden contracting challenge.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Security questions surround Navy Yard shooting

Questions about security clearances and access to federal facilities will likely dominate the investigation of the deadly Navy Yard shooting.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Navy Yard shooter IDed as contractor

Aaron Alexis, alleged Navy Yard shooter, has been identified by authorities as an employee of a subcontractor working on the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Navy Yard shootings hit close to home

The Navy Yard shootings took at least 13 lives and reverberated through the close-knit contractor and government communities. Answers to why this tragedy occurred will be elusive, as families and friends mourn the loss of loved ones.

  • By Nick Wakeman

SRA's Volgenau leads group of 2013's top contractors

SRA's Ernst Volgenau was tapped as the 2013 hall of fame honoree as part of the 11th annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards program. What other companies and executives were named as finalists?

  • By Washington Technology staff

What should today's CEO look like?

The market is undergoing a fundemental shift, so companies need to adapt to leaner times and the change needs to start at the top.

  • By Nick Wakeman

On fashion and the workplace

FEMA takes a stand on workplace attire for employees and contractors. Do you know what to wear and what not to wear? What about casual Fridays?

  • By Nick Wakeman

OFPP chief touts public-private rotation

OFPP's Joseph Jordan floats the idea of contracting officials moving back and forth between the public and private sector as a way of increasing recruitment and retention.

  • By Washington Technology staff
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