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Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Recognized With First Wash100 Award for Driving Tech & Policy Modernization

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Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Recognized With First Wash100 Award for Driving Tech & Policy Modernization

Executive Mosaic is honored to present Kathleen Hicks, deputy secretary of defense, as a 2021 Wash100 Award recipient for her data prioritization efforts and policy advancements, which will ready the federal defense sector for the future of warfare. This marks Hicks’ first Wash100 Award. Hicks, a former Department of Defense (DOD) official, was confirmed as

GSA, CISA Certify MetTel as Managed Security Service Provider; Robert Dapkiewicz Quoted

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GSA, CISA Certify MetTel as Managed Security Service Provider; Robert Dapkiewicz Quoted

MetTel has received authorization from the General Services Administration and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to help federal customers connect to a network in accordance with the government’s Trusted Internet Connection guidelines. The company said Thursday it obtained authority to operate from the two agencies to offer a managed trusted internet protocol service through

ManTech CEO Kevin Phillips Receives Fifth Consecutive Wash100 Award; Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson Quoted

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ManTech CEO Kevin Phillips Receives Fifth Consecutive Wash100 Award; Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson Quoted

Kevin Phillips, chairman, president and CEO of ManTech International, was presented his 2021 Wash100 Award, the fifth consecutive win in the eight-year history of the award, by Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic and founder of the Wash100 Award, during a recent visit to ManTech. For his 2021 Wash100 Award, Executive Mosaic recognized Phillips’ for

GovConWire Events to Feature Sonny Hashmi As Keynote Speaker at Federal Acquisition Forum on April 15th

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GovConWire Events to Feature Sonny Hashmi As Keynote Speaker at Federal Acquisition Forum on April 15th

Federal acquisition processes must be on the cutting edge of technology to stay relevant and efficient. Federal leaders have worked to modernize their acquisition systems so as to increase the adoption rate of innovative solutions, including information technology (IT), cloud and other emerging technologies. Agencies must continue to implement new acquisition and procurement methods to

Chuck Harris Promoted to Pyramid Systems COO

Executive Moves

Chuck Harris Promoted to Pyramid Systems COO

Chuck Harris, most recently a senior vice president at Pyramid Systems, has been promoted to chief operating officer of the Fairfax, Virginia-based information technology contractor, G2Xchange FedCiv reported Thursday. Harris joined Pyramid in 2011 and oversaw corporate support services before his promotion to the COO post. He previously served as president of Inflection Point Solutions,

Sean Plankey Named DataRobot Cyber Missions Director

Executive Moves

Sean Plankey Named DataRobot Cyber Missions Director

Sean Plankey, a cybersecurity and government veteran, has been appointed director of cyber missions at enterprise artificial intelligence company DataRobot. He will oversee the development and integration of DataRobot’s AI technology into cybersecurity platforms for government and commercial markets, the company said Thursday. Plankey’s appointment comes as DataRobot expands its public sector practice with the

Potomac Officers Club Event to Highlight ‘Joint All-Domain Operations’

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Potomac Officers Club Event to Highlight ‘Joint All-Domain Operations’

A new warfighting concept the Department of Defense calls “joint all-domain operations” will be the focus of the Potomac Officers Club’s 2021 JADO Forum scheduled to take place on April 15 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. ET. DOD is updating its military command and control approach through the use of emerging technology and modern

In Case You Missed: Potomac Officers Club Hosts CIO Forum on April 7th; Featuring Juliane Gallina, David Shive, Mark Andress as Keynote Speakers

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In Case You Missed: Potomac Officers Club Hosts CIO Forum on April 7th; Featuring Juliane Gallina, David Shive, Mark Andress as Keynote Speakers

Potomac Officers Club (POC), the leading membership organization dedicated to connecting and empowering executives within the government contracting (GovCon) community, hosted its CIO Forum 2021 on Wednesday, April 7th. If you missed the 2nd Annual CIO Forum, you can still access the OnDemand footage by visiting Potomac Officers Club’s Event Archive. The CIO Forum showcased

DIU Deputy Director, Strategic Engagement Head Mike Madsen Receives First Wash100 Award

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DIU Deputy Director, Strategic Engagement Head Mike Madsen Receives First Wash100 Award

Mike Madsen, deputy director and director of strategic engagement at the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), has received his first Wash100 Award, the most significant award in government contracting (GovCon), for his leadership, innovation and success to drive commercial technology and partnerships to advance IT capabilities for both sectors. Visit Wash100.com to cast a vote for

Report: White House to Propose $715B for FY 2022 Defense Budget

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Report: White House to Propose $715B for FY 2022 Defense Budget

The White House plans to introduce a $715 billion budget proposal for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2022, Politico reported Thursday. Politico cited sources that say the budget request would represent a 1.5 percent increase from DOD’s current FY 2021 budget allocation of approximately $704 billion and would be less than the previous