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Deloitte Names Former OMB Controller Dave Mader as Federal Civilian Sector Chief Strategy Officer

TYSONS CORNER, VA, Feb. 1, 2017 — Deloitte has appointed Dave Mader, former controller at the Office of Management and Budget, as  chief strategy officer for the civilian sector of the consulting firm’s federal government operations, GovCon Wire reported Tuesday. Mader will work to develop the company’s strategies for the federal civilian sector, support the expansion of […]

Harris Agrees on Potential $690M Sale of Gov't IT Services Business to Veritas Capital

TYSONS CORNER, VA, Jan. 30, 2017 — Harris (NYSE: HRS) will sell its government information technology services business to private equity investment firm Veritas Capital for $690 million. The decision comes within a month after Harris sold its CapRock maritime communications business for $425 million to SpeedCast International as part of the Melbourne, Florida-based technology provider’s portfolio reshaping effort, GovCon Wire reported […]

General Dynamics Subsidiary to Provide Military Aircraft Logistics Support Under $116M Award

TYSONS CORNER, VA, Jan. 27, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force has awarded a General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) subsidiary a one-year, $115.7 million contract modification to extend logistics support for the C-20 and C-37 military aircraft platforms, GovCon Wire reported Thursday. Gulfstream Aerospace will provide the specified services to the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force through […]

Booz Allen Closes Acquisition of Aquilent in Digital Portfolio Expansion Push

TYSONS CORNER, VA, Jan. 26, 2017 — Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) has completed its acquisition of digital services provider Aquilent, also known as eGov Holdings, under a $250 million deal, GovCon Wire reported Wednesday. The purchase will support Booz Allen’s efforts to expand its digital services offerings, as well as its technology capacities and talent […]

Former General Dynamics IT Exec Scott Howat Joins BAE Systems Inc. as Finance SVP

TYSONS CORNER, VA, Jan. 25, 2017 — Scott Howat, previously vice president and chief financial officer at General Dynamics‘ (NYSE: GD) information technology unit, has joined BAE Systems‘ U.S. arm as senior VP of finance, GovCon Wire reported Tuesday. BAE said Monday Howat will succeed Guy Montminy, who has been appointed SVP and deputy general manager of electronics […]