Venable duo to co-lead firm's government contracts group

Venable, one of the country's largest government contract law firms, has named partners Scott Hommer and Paul Debolt co-leaders of its Government Contracts Practice Group.

Former GSA assistant commissioner takes post with Alaska Native company

Ed O'Hare moves to the Alaska Native Corporation from Dynanet Corp., where he had been vice president of the 8(a) small business company only since January.

SAIC names new CEO of scientific research subsidiary

Science Applications International Corp. has named David Heimbrook chief executive officer of its SAIC-Frederick Inc. subsidiary, reporting to Joe Craver, president of SAIC's Health, Energy and Civil Solutions Group.

Former IRS procurement chief procures a private-sector post

The recently retired IRS director of procurement is named a principal at a consulting firm in Great Falls, Va., that specializes in strategic acquisition guidance.

CGI Federal recruits Army program officer for executive post

Gary Wetterhall, a 36-year veteran of the Army Department, is retiring May 31 to join CGI Federal as executive consultant responsible for business development and program management expertise.

Who are the top women in technology?

The professional group, Women in Technology, honored 18 people for their work as mentors, role models and business leaders.

Guerra wins lifetime achievement award

The new Institute for Excellence in Sales and Business Development recognizes market guru Robert Guerra and four companies for their sales and business development achievements.

IT executive, former Indus Corp. leader Carleton Jones dies

Carleton Jones was vice chairman emeritus and president emeritus of Indus Corp., an IT services firm.

STG taps former CIA exec to lead intelligence group

A 27-year veteran of the CIA will become vice president of STG’s Intelligence Group in its Civil Agencies Sector and oversee a portfolio with $25 million in revenue.

QinetiQ NA selects recent hire as SVP of engineering unit

QinetiQ North America has named David Shrum senior vice president and general manager of its engineering and life-cycle management business unit. In this new role, he will be responsible for revenue and profit generation, customer satisfaction, and employee health and welfare for the Huntsville, Ala., business unit.

Think before you post, and other social media etiquette

First impressions remain important, and with the massive growth and use of social networks, your first impression is often made without you being present.

QinetiQ North America has new business development chief

John Sutton has been named senior vice president of business development at QinetiQ North America responsible for the company's strategy for winning new business.

Is diversity good for business? CSC thinks so.

Computer Sciences Corp. created a position for a chief diversity officer. Jose Jimenez explains how his role will help the company meet its goals.

Harris promotes health care unit VP to president

Jim Traficant, previously vice president and general manager of Harris Corp.’s Healthcare Solutions, has been promoted to president of the business unit.

GTSI chief executive joins federal cloud commission

GTSI CEO Sterling Phillips has been appointed to the Commission on the Leadership Opportunity in U.S. Government on the Cloud, also known as the Cloud2 Initiative.

Robbins-Gioia, SAIC among honorees at SECAF awards

The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum honored a number of small government contractors the evening of April 28 at the Annual SECAF Awards Gala.

Former DARPA executive named cyber chief at Battelle

Erik Mettala has joined Battelle Memorial Institute as cyber chief scientist in its National Security Global Business Unit.

Federal IT company founder Will Soza dies

Will Soza, founder of Soza and Co. Ltd., an IT management consulting and accounting firm, died April 22 at the age of 75. No cause of death was reported.

Northrop's engineering strategy chief moves into cybersecurity

Mike Papay has been named vice president for cyber initiatives for Northrop Grumman's Information Systems unit, also becoming the company's lead executive on cybersecurity.

Will students pay for news online?

Steve Kelman learns about attitudes to the New York Times' pay model through conversations with students.