QinetiQ names Yamada strategy leader of Mission Solutions Group

Austin Yamada has been appointed senior vice president for strategy and business development of QinetiQ North America’s Mission Solutions Group.

Flat IT budget no problem for VA, CIO says

Roger Baker, the Veterans Affairs Department's CIO, told a House panel today that although the fiscal 2011 budget is flat for information technology, it is enough to fulfill the department's needs.

QinetiQ NA names new strategy leader for Technology Solutions Group

QinetiQ North America has named Mark Hewitt senior vice president of strategy of the company’s Technology Solutions Group.

Versar's top leadership changes

Theodore Prociv has resigned as president and CEO of Versar Inc. He was replaced by Anthony Otten as CEO and Jeffrey Wagonhurst as president.

Meyerrose: Takai would be qualified for Defense CIO post

California CIO Teri Takai, the expected nominee as the Defense Department's chief information officer, has a proven track record in IT leadership, but the military poses a new set of challenges.

Senate confirms GSA nominee...finally

The Senate voted to confirm Johnson after Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) overrode a hold placed on her nomination by Sen. Kit Bond (R-Mo.) that had stalled the nomination since June 2009.

Dell Perot hires new VP for Defense Department sales

Dell Perot Systems Government Services Division has named Jack Stem vice president for Defense Department sales.

2010 Federal 100 award winners announced

Federal Computer Week and the 1105 Government Information Group release the complete list of the 2010 winners of the Federal 100 awards.

Internet Alliance names new executive director

The D.C.-based Internet, e-commerce and technology advocacy group hopes the appointment of Tammy Cota will make a clear statement to lawmakers.

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GTSI's CEO-in-waiting sees smooth transition ahead

GTSI Corp.’s Scott Friedlander discusses his future and that of the company he will soon lead when Jim Leto steps down as chief executive officer on Feb. 15.

Three named to top GSA contract posts

ITS assistant commissioner Ed O'Hare fills vacancies to oversee governmentwide acquisition contracts, schedules and acquisition operations

TechAmerica shuffles leadership, Hansen to lead foundation

Christopher Hansen is stepping down as co-leader of TechAmerica to become president of the TechAmerica Foundation and chief executive officer emeritus of TechAmerica. Phil Bond will assume the role of president and CEO of TechAmerica.

Fluor hires former OFPP administrator as head of compliance

Deidre Lee, former administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, leaves the Professional Services Council to join engineering and professional services firm Fluor.

Mike Gaffney named to lead CSC health care services group

Mike Gaffney has been named president of Computer Sciences Corp.’s North American Public Sector Civil and Health Services Group.

Former SRA exec will lead ManTech space and intell services

ManTech International Corp. has named Gregory Roman senior vice president for space and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance services in its Systems Engineering and Advanced Technology group.

American Systems promotes Peter Smith to COO post

American Systems Corp. has named Peter Smith chief operating officer.

Former EDS exec Duffey to be Virginia's next technology secretary

Virginia Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell has nominated Jim Duffey to serve as his secretary of technology, according to announcement today from the Northern Virginia Technology Council.

Gallaway joins CACI to boost national security offerings

CACI International Inc. has hired Charles Gallaway, former acting director of the Homeland Security Department’s Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, as a vice president to support the company’s national security strategies.

Obama picks cybersecurity coordinator

Howard Schmidt is President Barack Obama’s choice for cybersecurity chief, the administration announced today.