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GMU Center for Government Contracting taps two fellows
Center adds Stephanie Halcrow, promotes Eric Lofgren
The Center for Government Contracting at George Mason University has named two senior fellows, it announced this week. The Fairfax-based center added Stephanie Halcrow, who most recently served on the House Armed Services Committee as a professional staff member, and promoted researcher Eric Lofgren. Halcrow is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, who
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Former counterintelligence official joins Peraton advisory board
Herndon-based contractor taps Bill Evanina
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The former director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, William “Bill” Evanina, has joined the advisory board of Peraton Inc., the Herndon-based national security contractor announced this week. Evanina led the counterintelligence center since June 2014, serving under presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump. He also worked for more than 16 years with the
CACI promotes exec to CTO
Glenn Kurowski has worked for Arlington federal contractor for six year
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Arlington-based federal technology contractor CACI International Inc. has promoted executive Glenn Kurowski as chief technology officer “Glenn’s knowledge and experience in guiding differentiated technologies from idea to the field makes him the perfect individual to ensure our customers can best execute their missions, as well as drive long-term value for our shareholders,” CACI President and
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Caliburn International will separate into two companies
Reston-based federal contractor operated largest U.S. detention center for migrant children
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Calling it a “natural progression,” Reston-based professional services company Caliburn International announced Wednesday that it will split into two companies to focus on different capabilities. The federal contractor, which has about 8,500 employees, says it expects to complete the separation by Sept. 30. It also announced shifts in leadership to oversee the new companies, Acuity
Reston-based SAIC lands $4.4B in defense contracts
Contracts will provide modeling and simulation support to U.S. Army
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On the heels of an $830 million U.S. Army contract won in February, Reston-based Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) has landed two more Army contracts worth a combined $4.4 billion, it announced today. The Fortune 500 defense contractor says both contracts will provide systems engineering services to support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command,
Maximus hires new Federal Services general manager
Terry Weipert to succeed Thomas Romeo, who will retire this summer
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Government services company Maximus Inc. has named IBM executive Teresa “Terry” Weipert as general manager of its U.S. Federal Services Segment, the Reston-based company announced this week. Weipert will replace Thomas Romeo, who is staying through July to help with the transition before he retires and moves to the segment’s advisory board. When Romeo started
Virginia Tech aims to fill cybersecurity jobs gaps
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The U.S. Department of Defense in January awarded Virginia Tech a $1.5 million grant to prepare students for careers in cybersecurity — a field facing a critical shortage of skilled professionals. The need for a pipeline of skilled cybersecurity professionals is regularly emphasized whenever a major hack is uncovered. In December 2020, news of the
Accenture Federal Services lands $453M VA contract
Arlington-based contractor will streamline G.I. Bill claims processing
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Arlington-based Accenture Federal Services has won a $453 million contract from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to modernize and improve G.I. Bill claims processing for veterans, service members and their families, announced March 29. The seven-month contract, which includes nine one-year options, is part of legislation intended to improve the speed and accuracy of
Peraton wins potential $360M Air Force contract
Safety assessment of ballistic missile software work could extend 18 years
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Herndon-based national security contractor Peraton Inc. has been awarded a potential $360.4 million contract to assess safety risks of the U.S. Air Force’s intercontinental ballistic missile software, an agreement that could extend 18 years. According to the U.S. Department of Defense announcement Thursday, the company will support nuclear safety analysis and evaluation in Utah and
Fairfax company wins $484M DOD contract
Salient CRGT to provide information networks, cyber and engineering services
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On Tuesday, Fairfax-based software company Salient CRGT Inc. announced it had been awarded the first of four options on a potential $482 million award supporting the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DOD) specialized information technology systems and warfighter networks. The five-year, single-award contract is named SANDBAR and was initially awarded in September 2019 as a competitive