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Peraton hires Bob Genter as president and COO

The former Science Applications International Corp. executive brings experience in large contracts and developing talent.

Analytical Mechanics Associates hires Poist as CEO

AMA is prioritizing IT and visualization in the current iteration of a strategy that has kept engineering, science and mathematics at the core since its 1962 inception.

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Announcing the 2026 Federal 100

These 100 people made exceptional contributions to the government IT ecosystem last year.

Peerless hires new president for QED subsidiary

Peerless originally acquired QED to establish a greater footing with the Army.

Constellis hires former C3 AI, CAE exec as CEO

Dan Gelston will lead the next phase of Constellis' push to incorporate technology into its portfolio of security, training and risk management services.

DirectViz Solutions promotes Epperly to CEO

John Epperly's career prior to DVS includes leadership roles at companies such as Booz Allen Hamilton and DMI.

A trio of CEO transitions to highlight

PDW and Valiant Integrated Services look within their own ranks, while Valkyrie Enterprises brings in a former longtime leader at Science Applications International Corp.

Finance, tech and growth leadership moves across the market

One former Air Force chief information officer starts a new role in the private sector, as does a former Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency official.

Data Systems Analysts promotes Foley to CEO

Fran Pierce has led DSA as chief executive since 1991 and is remaining involved as a member of its board of directors.

Shift5 hires former L3Harris exec as interim CEO

Josh Lospinoso, a co-founder and Shif5's former chief executive, is transitioning out of day-to-day duties to focus more time and energy on longer-term planning.

CTC's longtime leader Ed Sheehan to retire

CTC just completed its new 10-year strategic plan to shape the nonprofit's future as an applied scientific research-and-development firm.

Katie Arrington departs DOD to rejoin private sector

CMMC's standard bearer is joining quantum computing company IonQ as its chief information officer.

A pair of transitions at the top and more leadership moves across the market

Our newest listing of key hires and promotions also features one at a defense giant's corporate development team and a high-profile Pentagon official's new position in industry.

Hexagon's federal arm promotes new leader from within

The parent corporation is preparing to split in two during the first half of this year.

Everfox hires Wajsgras as chief executive

Dave Wajsgras more recently led Intelsat through its transition to becoming a managed services provider and subsequent sale to fellow satellite network operator SES.

Fed 100 deadline extended to Jan. 14, 2026

There is still time to get nominations in for the people that went above and beyond in federal IT this past year.

A trio of C-level moves to note at Booz Allen, Leidos and SAIC

Booz Allen Hamilton's chief financial officer is heading to a new industry altogether, while Leidos and Science Applications International Corp. detail their tech and growth chief hires.