Washington Technology has published its annual Top 100 rankings, one of the leading indicators measuring the performance of the largest contractors in the government market.
Companies up and down the Top 100 are busy repositioning themselves for expected growth, but they still have to contend with a tight budget environment and customers focused on cost, efficiency and effectiveness.
Lockheed finds a lot to like in its latest acquisition of Systems Made Simple, namely strong health IT capabilities and the top spot on a $12 billion VA contract.
Six companies, including several from the 2014 Top 100, have won spots on a $300 million contract for research and engineering support to improve Army armament systems.
Raytheon Co. has reorganized and streamlined to be more efficient at the same it has broadened its technology offerings in areas such as missile defense and cybersecurity.
L-3 Communications is using mergers and acquisitions as a tool to position the company for growth opportunities around big data, cyber and sensors with civilian, defense and intelligence customers.
The government shutdown greeted Leidos' emergence as a new entity and the company still sees choppy times ahead. Its response? Stay disciplined and focus on self-improvement.
Computer Sciences Corp. has spent two years divesting businesses and bolstering its remaining pieces to be ready for growth, and executives see the time has come for opportunities in cloud, cyber and health.
In uncertain times, BAE Systems created its own certainty by cutting costs, adopting a shared services model and keeping a focus on where its customers future needs are.
There was no sitting still for CACI International as the No. 13 ranked company restructured and added new capabilities as it prepares for a positive turn in the market.
The Boeing Co. relied on its successful commercial aircraft business to help the rest of the company make technology investments during an otherwise down market.
Booz Allen Hamilton put its faith in cost controls, customer focus and innovation as it worked its way through a year plagued with uncertainty, budget cuts and a government shutdown.
General Dynamics, the No. 5 company on the 2014 Top 100, put a major emphasis on restructuring of its IT operations in the past year and is now looking at refinements as it hunts for new opportunities.
Hewlett-Packard Co. faced several critical recompetes last year, including the $5 billion Navy NGEN contract. Its success rate has public sector leader Marilyn Crouther feeling confident as the market moves forward.
