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GovConWire's Government Contracting News 2/8/2022

KPMG Makes 1st Direct Investment in Cryptoassets
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KPMG Makes 1st Direct Investment in Cryptoassets

The Canadian arm of KPMG has added cryptoassets Bitcoin and Etherium to its corporate treasury, which marks the professional services firm’s initial direct investment in the digital asset and reflects its commitment to emerging technology. “This investment reflects our belief that institutional adoption of cryptoassets and blockchain technology will continue to grow and become a
Byron Bright, President of KBR Government Solutions, Receives 3rd Wash100 Award for Military Tech Support, Company Growth Leadership
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Byron Bright, President of KBR Government Solutions, Receives 3rd Wash100 Award for Military Tech Support, Company Growth Leadership

Executive Mosaic is pleased to recognize Byron Bright, president of KBR’s government solutions business, as a recipient of the 2022 Wash100 Award, which is annually presented to the top 100 most influential figures across the government contracting sector for their influence in the federal landscape. Bright is recognized with his third consecutive Wash100 Award for his leadership in
DHS Aims to Address Rising Software Vulnerabilities, Cyber Attacks With New Cyber Safety Review Board; Jen Easterly & Chris Inglis Quoted
Cybersecurity

DHS Aims to Address Rising Software Vulnerabilities, Cyber Attacks With New Cyber Safety Review Board; Jen Easterly & Chris Inglis Quoted

In the wake of the recent identification of a critical vulnerability in the Java-based Log4j software code and due to the alarming rise in cybercrime, ransomware attacks and information breaches, the U.S. government is ramping up its cybersecurity response and resilience efforts. The Department of Homeland Security on Thursday established the country’s first-ever Cyber Safety Review Board,
Redhorse Names Nancy St. Louis COO; John Zangardi Quoted
Executive Moves

Redhorse Names Nancy St. Louis COO; John Zangardi Quoted

Nancy St. Louis, a two-decade public and private sector veteran, has joined Redhorse to serve as chief operating officer and she will oversee day-to-day operations of the San Diego-based technology services provider. As COO, she will lead the creation of operational policies, structure and procedures that align with Redhorse’s developmental goals and commitment to helping
Jarrod Staller Named Technica CFO
Executive Moves

Jarrod Staller Named Technica CFO

Jarrod Staller, a more than two-decade finance professional, has joined Charleston, South Carolina-based defense contractor Technica as chief financial officer, GovCon Wire has learned. He will oversee Technica’s finance team as it performs internal and external financial reporting, rate analysis and board reporting functions and works to meet bank covenants and other requirements to ensure
Lockheed Awarded $194M NASA Mars Ascent Vehicle Development Contract
Contract Awards

Lockheed Awarded $194M NASA Mars Ascent Vehicle Development Contract

Lockheed Martin’s (NYSE: LMT) space business has received a potential six-year, $194 million contract from NASA to design, develop and test multiple Mars ascent vehicles, including a flight system and test units. The Mars Ascent Vehicle Integrated System cost-plus-fixed-fee contract includes the design and development of the vehicle’s ground support equipment, NASA said Tuesday. The
Raynor Dahlquist Returns to Booz Allen as SVP, Cyber Strategy Lead
Executive Moves

Raynor Dahlquist Returns to Booz Allen as SVP, Cyber Strategy Lead

Raynor Dahlquist, formerly a vice president at Palo Alto Networks, has returned to Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) as a senior VP in charge of overseeing a cyber strategy for the management and information technology consultancy. She will work as part of Booz Allen’s national security segment and manage cyber operations support to defense and
Jacqueline Lampert Joins Nokia as Federal Marketing Head
Executive Moves

Jacqueline Lampert Joins Nokia as Federal Marketing Head

Jacqueline Lampert, former head of marketing at Avantus Federal, has been appointed to the same position at Nokia‘s federal arm. She will be responsible for driving the telecommunications company’s federal market strategy and she brings more than a decade of marketing experience to her new position, Nokia said. Lampert helped spearhead the E3/Sentinel rebranding effort
Executive Spotlight With Parsons CIO Stu Kippelman Focuses on Company’s Growth Strategy, IT Efforts, Recruitment & Digital Transformation
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Executive Spotlight With Parsons CIO Stu Kippelman Focuses on Company’s Growth Strategy, IT Efforts, Recruitment & Digital Transformation

Stu Kippelman, chief information officer of Parsons, was featured in the most recent Executive Spotlight interview with ExecutiveBiz on Monday. He talked about the company’s growth strategy, culture and workforce as well as digital transformation goals. The executive also discussed smart cities, interactive artificial intelligence, data mining and other areas to drive business intelligence. Here’s
Pat Mungovan, Oracle North America Government & Education Head, Gets 1st Wash100 Recognition
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Pat Mungovan, Oracle North America Government & Education Head, Gets 1st Wash100 Recognition

Executive Mosaic has introduced Pat Mungovan, senior vice president and general manager of Oracle’s government and education business in North America, as a 2022 Wash100 Award recipient. This marks his entry into the premier class of 100 executives recognized by Executive Mosaic as the most significant contributors in the government contracting sector. Mungovan was appointed
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