AT&T Government names new VP of technology

AT&T Government Solutions has named Chris Smith vice president, Technology, where he will lead a team of 175 technologists in the development of a broad array of AT&T products and services focused on the federal market's needs.

KCG names new VP, cybersecurity strategy and solutions development

Knowledge Consulting Group has named Terry DiVittorio vice president, cybersecurity strategy and solutions development, where he will be responsible for enhancing the company's cybersecurity growth initiatives for new and existing markets, solutions and offerings.

ICF taps ex-DHS director as VP

ICF International has named Debra Tomchek vice president, where she will expand the company’s work in human resource and capital management work for the federal government.

Leidos taps new corporate CTO

Leidos has named S. Gulu Gambhir corporate chief technology officer, where he will lead the corporate office of technology while continuing his sector-level responsibilities as chief technology officer of the company’s National Security Sector.

Scandal reshuffles Serco executive ranks

Ed Casey, Serco Inc.'s outgoing CEO, thought he was going to run a new global initiative, but a scandal with Serco's U.K. parent has him taking on even greater responsibilities.

Camber Corp. taps new VP, director of Maryland Ops

Camber Corp. has named Cindy Farkus vice president and director of Maryland Operations and deputy of the national intelligence and special operations division.

Criterion hires new VP, national security operations

Criterion Systems has named John Rutledge as vice president, national security operations, where he will lead the company's intelligence business and oversee quality management systems.

Lumeta Corp. taps new chief product officer

Lumeta Corp. has named Reginald Best chief product officer, where he will oversee product development, product management and marketing initiatives.

Defense Department confirms contractors will receive late payments

The Defense Department has confirmed that contractors will receive late payments as a result of the government shutdown, according to FedBiz.

Gen. Keith Alexander to retire from NSA, Cyber Command

Gen. Keith Alexander, head of the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, plans to retire by the end of April 2014, according to FCW.

Catapult Technology taps new IT Services Manager

Catapult Technology has named Rizvan Badshah IT Services manager to help the company move many of its systems to the cloud.

Northrop Grumman taps new VP for litigation, investigations group

Northrop Grumman has named Maureen Del Duca vice president and deputy general counsel for litigation and investigations, where she will lead and manage the company’s internal team.

DoD’s Ashton Carter to step down on Dec. 4

Deputy Defense Sec. Ashton Carter will be stepping down from his post on Dec. 4, according to FedBiz.

GCN gala postponed to Nov. 19

The 26th Annual GCN Awards Gala has been postponed from Oct. 16 to Nov. 19 because of the continued government shutdown.

Who made September's biggest hires?

September may not be the busiest time for high profile personnel moves, given the end of year contracting rush, but we still tracked several high profile new hires.

TAPE acquires modeling and simulation firm

Technical and Project Engineering LLC has acquired Strong Point Research in a move to bolster its modeling and simulation and training capabilities.

Northrop names new chief executive of UAE business

Northrop Grumman has named Douglas Raaberg chief executive, United Arab Emirates, where he will be responsible for coordinating the company's relationship with the UAE.

Pizer makes return to SCI Consulting

Gerald Pizer is taking another bite of the apple at SCI Consulting, rejoining the company as corporate vice president after seven years working elsewhere.

Buchanan & Edwards taps new COO

Buchanan & Edwards has named Michael Innella chief operating officer as the company prepares for upcoming organizational growth.

Salient taps new director of Middle East operations

Salient Federal Solutions has named James Hetherington director of Middle East operations, where he will lead the company’s Saudi business office and manage the company’s international training organization.