SAIC taps former Lockheed exec as new chairman

SAIC Inc. today announced that A. Thomas Young has been elected non-executive chairman of the board of directors effective June 18. Young succeeds Ken Dahlberg, who retired from the board the same day after the company’s annual stockholders meeting.

Guident names four senior level directors

Guident has promoted four new senior-level directors to provide management oversight and strategic direction to the company's expanding business practice. Each will focus on a critical capability segment.

CGI extends Stanley tender offer deadline

CGI Fairfax Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of CGI Federal Inc., has extended its cash tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock in Stanley Inc.

CSC's new cloud strategy targets government, commercial markets

Computer Sciences Corp. is seeking to establish a strong toehold in the cloud computing market with four new offerings it is bringing to market in a unified global strategy for both commercial and government clients.

Do you have the guts to be a visionary?

The new climate for government contracting calls for smart revenue growth with proactive business development as the catalyst

RightNow names deputy CIO for federal cloud operations

Cloud services provider RightNow has named Pete Stoneberg deputy chief information officer of its government cloud unit and vice president of cloud delivery.

6 critical accounting challenges for government contractors

Government accounting expert Michael Tinsley explains how complying with accounting requirements can be an competitive advantage for contractors.

3 keys to creating winning proposals

Winning proposals share three common traits: They are written by experienced writers, follow a defined process and are put together efficiently.

Inside ICF's rise in the federal market

Despite the completion of a major government contract, IFC, which ranked No. 99 in 2009, focused on its core capabilities and jumped to No. 66 on the Top 100.

Dell's new health practice will administer to states

Dell Services has launched a new practice area to help states address the federal regulatory requirements of health care reform.

Leadership moves continue at A-T Solutions

A-T Solutions Inc. has hired Deborah Ricci as chief financial officer and appointed former CFO Mike Wise to the new position of executive vice president of mission support solutions.

6 ways to connect with the Top 100

Companies looking for opportunities in the business-to-government market want to build and leverage relationships with the biggest contract holders, and they can be found on Washington Technology's annual Top 100 rankings.

Pair of Lockheed officials assume new roles

Lockheed Martin Corp. has named Gerry Fasano president of its Information Systems & Global Solutions-Defense business, succeeding John Mengucci, who will now lead the IS&GS-Civil business.

ICF adds president to COO’s title

ICF International Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sudhakar Kesavan has given Chief Operating Officer John Wasson the additional role of company president.

A-T Solutions adds retired admiral to steer business unit

A-T Solutions Inc. has named retired Coast Guard Vice Adm. David Pekoske executive vice president. He will be responsible for developing and managing the company’s international maritime and port security business unit.

BAE taps intelligence pro to lead Information Solutions unit

BAE Systems Inc. has named John Gannon president of its Information Solutions business that provides information technology, intelligence analysis and other homeland security solutions to federal agencies.

Deltek makes $73M offer for Danish IT provider

Deltek Inc. has made a tender offer to buy Maconomy A/S, an international provider of enterprise applications software and solutions based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The purchase price is approximately $73 million.

Lockheed to sell two units in company restructuring

Lockheed Martin Corp. plans to sell its Enterprise Integration Group (EIG) and Pacific Architects and Engineers Inc., two units within the company’s Information Systems & Global Services business area.

Opinion

Divestiture makes for hot topic in lean times

Lingering effects of the credit crisis and the broader economic downturn have created a new urgency for chief executives in the defense and government services industry to explore divestitures.

Ethics rules expected to spur acquisitions

The prospective consistency and clarity of new rules will determine the impact that OCI will have on M&A activity in the government services sector.