The Professional Services Council elected new members and re-elected current members to its board of directors and executive committee at its semi-annual board of directors and annual membership meeting. The PSC board of directors is responsible for policy oversight and overseeing the course of the association. PSC is the national trade association of the government [...]
TASC has issued a release critical of rule changes proposed by the Department of Defense on organizational conflicts of interest (OCI) in major defense acquisition programs. The firm, formerly part of Northrop Grumman, characterizes the changes as “inconsistent with the goals of the government’s Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act (WSARA) of 2009.” The firm is [...]
Former under secretary of defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Ken Krieg has joined the Board of Advisors of TASC. “Our Board of Advisors holds deep expertise in the areas critical to TASC’s continued growth,” says Wood Parker, president and CEO of TASC. ”Ken’s experience in federal and, specifically, Department of Defense acquisitions will give [...]
General Keith Alexander was confirmed by the Senate as head of Cyber Command. Wood Parker commented on Larry Strang’s hiring at TASC to develop cyber initatives. A new cyber attack highlights the need for “defense in depth.” DOE hosted its annual small business conference. Finding NEEMO: NASA goes underwater. Hackers and Phishers are targeting service [...]
TASC announced five additions to their leadership team Lockheed Martin won three contracts from the Navy while Northrop Grumman also secured one as well CIA Director Panetta warned that a cyber attack could be the next “Pearl Harbor” Michael Robertson was named as the new Chief of Staff at the GSA Secretary Gates said that [...]
It has been a few months since the divestiture of TASC from Northrop Grumman. We had the opportunity to sit down with Wood Parker, the President and CEO of TASC, to learn about some of the highlights so far and what some of the priorities of TASC are going forward. We also learned how TASC [...]
In just a few short weeks, 2010 begins — the dawn of a new decade. The question now is: Who’ll be leading change in and around government contracting? We’ve got a few suggestions. For the second consecutive year, ExecutiveBiz brings you its annual list of Top 20 People to Watch. From government leaders to CEOs, policy [...]
