Andrew Puryear is the chief technology officer of Ultra Electronics' communications and security division. His duties include handling technology leadership, product and technology roadmaps and operational strategy, according to the DSEI website. Before he joined Ultra Electronics in 2019, he served as the director of cyber strategy and execution at MITRE, according to his LinkedIn […]
The Department of Defense has warned its supply chain contractors against third parties offering fraudulent Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. Ellen Lord, undersecretary for acquisition at the Department of Defense and a five-time Wash100 awardee, said no entity currently has the authority to grant CMMCs as the third-party assessment organization has not yet been finalized, MeriTalk reported Monday. […]
James Benton is the vice president and chief information officer of Pacific Architects and Engineers, a defense and government contractor that he has served in for over four years. He previously served as PAE's deputy chief information officer and chief information security officer, according to his LinkedIn profile. Before Benton joined PAE in August 2015, […]
CACI has landed a $249M task order to provide operations, planning and training support to the U.S. Africa Command. Under the six-year single-award task order, CACI experts based in Germany and Africa will help plan and execute peacetime, crisis and contingency operations, CACI said Monday. The company will help AFRICOM by improving mission execution, reducing costs, minimizing operational […]
Kaveh Razzaghi is the management consulting operating group president at Koniag Government Services, an office management service provider for the federal sector. He holds nearly 30 years of experience in information technology and management consulting for federal and commercial clients. In his role, Razzaghi has served clients in health care, finance, defense, transportation, regulatory and law enforcement […]
Chris Powell has been the chief technology officer of NT Concepts, an information technology company, for nearly 14 years. He is responsible for the company's vertical integration of geospatial, software and data analytics across NT's product lines. Powell joined NT in June 2006 as director of geospatial programs, according to his LinkedIn profile. Before he […]
Alliant Techsystems Operations has landed a $165M contract modification for Lot Nine, full-rate production of Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles in support of the Navy. Under the firm-fixed-price contract, Alliant shall provide two captive air training missiles to the government of Germany in addition. Eighty percent of the work will be done in Northridge, California, the […]
The Army has drafted a $1B cyber training contract for the Department of Defense under the Cyber Training, Readiness, Integration, Delivery and Enterprise Technology contract vehicle. The bulk of the vehicle is taken up by the Persistent Cyber Training Environment, a mobile online tool that servicemembers can use for cyber training. The Army organized the contract […]
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has passed legislation targeting broadband connectivity, online scams and emerging technology industries. Underserved and rural areas would enjoy better broadband access through the Advanced Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources Opportunities, Access and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act, MeriTalk reported Wednesday. The legislation would also […]
Tom McCabe is a member of BWX Technologies as senior vice president, general counsel, chief compliance officer and secretary. Leveraging over 30 years of industry experience, McCabe handles the company's legal, regulatory, compliance and contractual aspects. Before he joined BWX in July 2018, McCabe served as the executive VP, general counsel and secretary of Orbital ATK. […]
