For federal contractors, it's a delicate balance: Bringing in the next generation of talent, while still complying with federal contracting requirements that specify a minimum number of years' experience to perform on a contract. Nearly three years ago, CSC North American Public Sector President Jim Sheaffer responded with a call to action all his own: […] More

Don't let the numbers fool you. Despite a stubbornly high unemployment rate, companies still face plenty of challenges in employee retention, especially around the Beltway. Attractive benefits packages aren't enough. Increasingly, so is meaningful work. It's something that ICF International has got covered. From renewable energy studies to strategy insights into social programs, the Fairfax, […] More

IBM Research‘s Chief Technology Officer of Security & Privacy Dr. Charles Palmer has been a self-proclaimed computer geek since high school; however, his transition into security did not happen until years later. After finishing his doctoral degree, he was continuing his thesis research on genetic algorithms and optimization. One day, he was asked by his […] More

Nearly four months into her role as GSA Administrator, Martha Johnson spoke today before Potomac Officers Club on what she's calls an “audacious goal“: eliminating the federal government's environmental footprint. Not minimize. Eliminate. Can we get there? “Yes we can,“ said Johnson, in a hat tip to the Obama administration. Johnson's talk, delivered before an […] More

What’s ahead on the technology front for government and industry? The answer depends on who you’re talking to. So when we set out to showcase our annual roundup of CTO perspectives, we went knocking on both sides of the aisle. From the ranks of some of the area’s government contracting firms, to the halls of […] More

Most busy executives are aware – and enjoy – the benefits of herbal supplements as part of their daily diet.  Consider breakfast – your cup of green tea lowers cholesterol, guards against cancer and promote weight loss.  That sprinkle of cinnamon on toast improves digestion and supports diabetes prevention. The spoonful of flaxseed on your […] More

Present: Vice President, National Health Industry, CGI Past: Before coming to CGI, Campbell served as vice president in SAIC's civilian health practice. Campbell's first assignment in that role was supporting an interoperability project on behalf of the Department of Defense's Military Health System; she helped guide the switch from a legacy system to a new […] More

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 […] More

Business development’s job is sales. Sounds simple enough, at least on paper. In reality, today’s government contractors are facing their share of uphill battles. Among them is an ad hoc definition of inherently governmental; shifting procurement guidelines and policies; as well as the need to maintain relevance amid a whole host of looming national priorities, […] More

Change. It’s not just a campaign theme anymore. From bailouts to stimulus packages, to talk of cybersecurity and government transparency, change is everywhere in Washington these days. So, who’s leading the charge? For the second straight year, ExecutiveBiz brings you its annual list of Beltway Game Changers. These are agents of change leaving a significant […] More

Just in the time for the New Year, ExecutiveBiz, the area's largest e-Magazine, has compiled a list of the “Top 20 People to Watch in 2009.”  At a time of economic and political change, these tried and true veterans of the government's public and private sectors stand poised to take their companies and stakeholders to […] More