MCR, American University form program management training program

MCR and American University join forces to create a new training program aimed at government acquisition professionals.

General Dynamics to support Defense Acquisition University

General Dynamics has been awarded $16 million to support the Defense Acquisition University.

Apptis wins IT services work with Defense Acquisition University

Apptis Inc. will provide network engineering, information assurance and other services to the Defense Department under a three-year contract worth a total of $28.4 million.

CSC wins recompete for Education's online library

CSC will operate an online digital library for the Education Department under a new five-year contract worth up to $29 million.

CSC to assist GSA with cyber investigations training

CSC will design and teach cybersecurity courses for the General Service Administration under a new $85 million contract.

Four grab share of $140M security training contract

American Systems, General Dynamics Corp., GovSource Inc. and Northrop Grumman Corp. will compete for training task orders under a $140 million contract with the Army.

DynCorp deal targets new markets

DynCorp plans to acquire Phoenix Consulting Group in a move that will bring new capabilities and customers to the company.

American Systems upgrades USDA communications

American Systems will modernize communications for the Agriculture Department under a blanket purchase agreement that has a potential value of $20 million.

The hunt is on for cyberwarriors

A new program tries to find young people that could meet the government's need for more highly skilled cybersecurity professionals.

How DOD's certification program works

DOD published a manual describing various job categories, including technical and management positions, and the different certifications that meet the training requirement. Here are a few examples.

At a glance

The new cybersecurity licensing proposal

Here's how a Senate proposal to require certification or even licensing for cybersecurity professionals would work.

Mandatory cyber certification: What good is it?

A debate rages over a Senate proposal to require certification or licensing for all cybersecurity professionals who work on government information systems.

SAIC to support DOD information assurance training

SAIC will help the Defense Department meet cybersecurity requirements under a training contract awarded by the Defense Information Systems Agency.

ACT and GITEC go separate ways

ACT ends affiliation with GITEC as part of a review of member councils.

Maximus to supply workforce services in Australia

Maximus will continue furnishing employment assistance services to Australia’s Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations under a new contract.