Led by Honorary Chair Kay Kapoor, the Women’s Center will celebrate its 35th anniversary with many of the federal IT community’s most powerful members on Nov. 6. The anniversary celebration will take place at the Gannett Corporate Headquarters in McLean, Va. Since its inception, the Women’s Center has paved the way for women, children and [...]

Today, Northrop Grumman announced the appointment of vice president Patricia McMahon as full-time deputy of its Aerospace Systems sector’s Battle Management and Engagement Systems Division. Most recently, she led the Information Operations/Electronic Attack business for the company. As vice president and deputy, she will continue her role as the site manager for the division headquarters [...]

Today, BAE Systems announced that Linda Hudson has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, BAE Systems PLC, and President and CEO of BAE Systems, Inc. Linda was previously president of the company’s Land & Armaments Operating Group and takes over for General Tony Zinni, who was appointed as the Acting President and CEO of BAE Systems, [...]

Alion Science and Technology announced that Robert Graebener, a veteran in the modeling and simulation (M&S) industry, has been named Director of the Department of Defense’s Modeling and Simulation Information Analysis Center (MSIAC). Graebener brings more than 30 years of M&S experience and leadership to the MSIAC, which is operated by Alion. He will oversee [...]

Yesterday, Harris Corporation announced that it is expanding its global presence with a new business operation. Under the leadership of Leon Shivamber, former corporate vice president of Supply Chain Management and Operations for Harris, the company is launching an International Business Development team as part of its Government Communications Systems Division in the United Arab [...]

Yesterday, CSC announced the appointment of Peter Allen to the position of group president of Strategy and Business Development for its Managed Services Sector (MSS). In this position, Allen will serve as a senior executive to sponsor and enable CSC’s growth strategies related to market positioning, major account development and strategic pursuits. Allen most recently [...]

Yesterday, Keane announced that it has appointed Michael Thomas as its executive vice president and chief sales officer. In this role, Thomas is expected to drive global sales for the IT services firm. Thomas’ experience as a sales leader in the technology industry necessitated this move. Most recently, Thomas was executive vice president of Global [...]

This week, the North Dakota Chamber of Commerce and the Information Technology Council of North Dakota (ITCND) recognized National Information Solutions Cooperative® (NISC) with two awards. The awards, presented by the North Dakota industry associations, recognize NISC for developing new business technologies and for being a leader in the use of innovative technology to serve members and customers. NISC [...]

Today, Lockheed Martin announced that its board of directors has elected Christopher Kubasik president and chief operating officer, effective Jan. 1, 2010. Kubasik currently serves as executive vice president of Lockheed Martin’s Electronic Systems business unit, with 2008 sales of $11.6 billion, a portfolio of more than 1,400 programs and customers in 43 nations. “Re-establishing [...]

On Wednesday, CSC announced the appointment of Leif Ulstrup president of the Federal Consulting Practice (FCP) for the company’s North American Public Sector (NPS) line of business. In his new role, Ulstrup will provide executive leadership and strategic direction for FCP, a leading provider of enterprise resource planning consulting services to the U.S. federal government. [...]