Barbara Humpton’s next role and more leadership moves across the market
Also included in this listing: an enterprise software giant’s new public sector team leader, three chief financial officer appointments and a pair of chief technology officer hires. USA Rare Earth Barbara Humpton, chief executive of Siemens’ U.S. subsidiary since 2018, will join USA Rare Earth as CEO on Wednesday to lead the next phase of its […]
Rule of two survives FAR overhaul as socioeconomic programs take a back seat
The Federal Acquisition Regulation rewrite keeps in place mandatory requirements for general small business set-asides, while socioeconomic small business programs become discretionary. Despite widespread fears that the Trump administration would eliminate the ‘rule of two,” the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul has done the opposite – keeping the mandatory small business set-aside requirement in place while subtly deemphasizing […]
WT 360: Booz Allen’s roadmap for collaborating with startups after an investment
Booz Allen Hamilton’s move to triple its venture capital commitment is the focal point of this episode featuring Matt Calderone and Brian MacCarthy, respectively chief financial officer for the corporation and VC organization leader. Booz Allen Hamilton has invested in 17 startups since the launch of its venture capital fund in 2022, which initially had […]
The new rules of GovCon leadership: Why your LinkedIn presence matters more than ever
As federal decision-makers turn over at record rates, executive engagement on LinkedIn has become the critical channel for establishing credibility and capturing market share, writes marketing guru Mark Amtower. The government contracting landscape is in a state of unprecedented change and turnover. In this new era, where federal agencies are seeing a massive shift in decision-makers, […]
Razor’s Edge tops goal for its fourth fund
With $560 million in committed capital, the venture investment firm is focused on making more national security investments. Razor’s Edge, a venture firm focused on national security investments, has closed its fourth fund at $560 million in committed capital to surpass its original goal of collecting $400 million. The firm now manages around $1.25 billion in total […]
Auterion closes $130M Series B round to expand drone software
The company pivoted to defense after Russia invaded Ukraine and emphasizes artificial intelligence in its design of the software. Auterion, an eight-year-old company that develops software for military drones, has fetched $130 million in Series B capital to aid in efforts to expand both its internal capacity and geographic footing. The Arlington, Virginia-headquartered company designs its […]
Azimuth acquisition pays off for Core4ce
Core4ce nearly doubles its Air Force advanced photonics research contract after the 2024 transaction. Core4ce has received a $98.7 million contract modification from the Air Force Research Laboratory that expands an existing program focused on research activities involving advanced photonic materials. The contract is one of the reasons Core4ce acquired Azimuth Corp. last year. Azimuth won […]
The real cost of a shutdown: Disrupting the U.S. workforce, innovation and national security
COMMENTARY | A government shutdown hurts government operations, industry and the U.S. economy, writes PSC CEO Jim Carroll. Government shutdowns are major disruptors that have widespread implications for not only the federal agencies and the services they provide, but also for the contractors — millions of U.S. constituents — who play a critical role in government […]
Pentagon unveils new cybersecurity framework to counter real-time threats
The five-phase construct emphasizes automation and continuous monitoring over checklists to protect defense systems. The Defense Department has released its revamped Cyber Security Risk Management Construct to enable more real-time cyber defenses. The construct has five phases that DOD says will help operators maintain a technological edge against cyber threats. The new approach seeks to move away […]
STC wins $163M NASA atmospheric research contract
NASA uses this contract for efforts to improve how it observes, monitors, models and understands Earth’s atmosphere. Science and Technology Corp. has won a five-year, $163.1 million contract to help NASA carry out research-and-development activities that aid in the agency’s atmospheric science programs. NASA said Wednesday that the the Atmosphere Contract’s start date is Nov. 3 and […]