Heidi Shyu Tackles Army's Tech Acquisition, Open Architecture Tools at POC Event
TYSONS CORNER, VA September 3, 2015 — Heidi Shyu, U.S. Army assistant secretary for acquisition, logistics and technology, spoke at a Potomac Officers Club breakfast event this week to describe how the service is utilizing an open architecture approach in its bid to achieve gains in technology acquisition and innovation. “Architectures must be open to the latest software that we can procure...
Leidos Veteran Martin Miner Appointed CIO, SVP
TYSONS CORNER, VA September 2, 2015 — GovCon Wire reported Tuesday on Leidos appointing Martin Miner as chief information officer and senior vice president, tasked to provide strategic direction on the company’s information technology infrastructure projects, initiatives and investments. Leidos said Miner has been with the company for 18 years, and comes into the new role from his post...
Barbara Humpton, Judy Marks Take New Roles at Siemens
TYSONS CORNER, VA September 1, 2015 — Siemens has appointed Barbara Humpton as president and CEO of its federal government arm to replace Judy Marks, who joins Siemens business Dresser-Rand as executive vice president, GovCon Wire reported Monday. Humpton transitions from EVP and chief operating officer of Siemens Government Technologies to her new role on Oct. 1, SGT said Monday. Both Humpton...
State Approves $3B UK Apache Upgrade Request
TYSONS CORNER, VA August 31, 2015 — Boeing, General Electric, Lockheed Martin and Longbow, a joint venture of Lockheed and Northrop Grumman, moved closer to a $3 billion contract to update the British government’s Apache helicopter fleet following State Department approval of the possible sale, GovCon Wire reported Friday. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notice states the proposed...
Mary Finch to Join AECOM Leadership as HR Chief
TYSONS CORNER, VA August 28, 2015 — Mary Finch will step into the role of executive vice president and chief human resources officer at AECOM, effective Sept. 28, GovCon Wire reported Thursday. AECOM said Finch brings experience in workplace culture advancement, employee growth and engagement, and held previous senior leadership positions at Accenture, Abilizer Solutions and Andersen Consulting....
Leidos Awarded TSA Checkpoint Security Tech Deployment Contract
TYSONS CORNER, VA August 27, 2015 — The Transportation Security Administration has selected Leidos to deploy checkpoint technologies for the Office of Security Capabilities in the East Region for a period of five years, GovCon Wire reported Wednesday. The work includes replacement of old equipment used for passenger and baggage screening and the installation of new ones where they are needed or...
Charlie Bengston Named ASRC Federal Group President for Engineering and Aerospace
TYSONS CORNER, VA August 26, 2015 — ASRC Federal has announced Charlie Bengston’s promotion to president of the engineering and aerospace solutions operating group, GovCon Wire reported Tuesday. Bengston, an aerospace engineering graduate from the University of Maryland who joined the company in 1998, comes into the new role from his appointment as a senior VP for operations. “Charlie has been...
Dave Wajsgras: NASA Extends Raytheon Space Mission Support Contract
TYSONS CORNER, VA August 25, 2015 — NASA has awarded Raytheon a contract worth a potential $102 million to continue to provide operations, maintenance and engineering work in support of the agency’s human spaceflight mission, GovCon Wire reported Monday. The new four-year contract will be performed at NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Lab and Space Vehicle Mockup Facility, Raytheon said. “The extension...
22 Win Spots on $490M Air Force Agile Acquisition IDIQ
TYSONS CORNER, VA August 24, 2015 — Twenty-two companies, including nine small businesses, have been awarded spots under the U.S. Air Force’s $490 million Agile Acquisition indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, GovCon Wire reported Friday. The work will be in support of system technology development, engineering and manufacturing, and production, and will occur at Eglin Air Force...
CGI Continues Program Mgmt Support for TRADOC G2 Mission
TYSONS CORNER, VA August 21, 2015 — GovCon Wire reported Thursday on CGI being awarded a $124 million contract to provide program management and technical support for the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Intelligence Directorate. The recompete contract has a base period of one year and four option years, and includes assisting TRADOC G2 work in the areas of planning, training and...
Peter Smith: EM Business Holdings Fits American Systems Culture, Strategic Plan
TYSONS CORNER, VA August 20, 2015 — American Systems has wrapped up its purchase of Arlington-based EM Business Holdings, which it intends to absorb into the company’s human capital and managed services group, GovCon Wire reported Wednesday. Peter Smith, American Systems president and CEO, described the acquisition as a cultural and strategic fit for the government IT services provider....
Eric Wieman Named EVP, COO at A-TEK
TYSONS CORNER, VA August 19, 2015 — Eric Wieman has assumed the role of executive vice president and chief operating officer at A-TEK, GovCon Wire reported Tuesday. He brings 34 years of experience in military and civilian management, specializing in strategy and business development, and corporate operations, client relations and people management, A-TEK said Monday. About Executive Mosaic:...