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PSC-Maximus Survey: Agencies Seek to Transition to Automated, AI-Driven Processes

A survey of federal chief information officers and information technology leaders conducted by the Professional Services Council and Maximus has found that many agencies intend to shift from manual operations to business processes driven by automation, artificial intelligence and machine learning. The 2021 Federal CIO Survey report showed that agency officials highlighted the need for […] More

by Jane Edwards January 26, 2022, 11:50 am
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Dave Dacquino, Dawne Hickton Named to PSC’s Executive Committee; PV Puvvada Joins Association’s Board

TYSONS CORNER, VA, Jan. 14, 2022 — Dave Dacquino, CEO of Serco Inc., and Dawne Hickton, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Jacobs’ critical mission solutions business, were added to the executive committee of the Professional Services Council while PV Puvvada, CEO of NetImpact Strategies, was appointed as one of the five new […] More

by Christine Thropp January 14, 2022, 11:55 am
in News

PSC Urges Federal Government to Clarify Procurement, Contracting Goals for Equity Agenda; Stephanie Kostro Quoted

The Professional Services Council, which represents more than 400 U.S. federal contractors, has responded to the Office of Management and Budget’s request for information on what equity assessment practices the government could implement in agency procurement and contracting processes. PSC said Wednesday the agency should develop baseline measurements, clarify acquisition goals and collect aggregate performance […] More

by Mary-Louise Hoffman July 8, 2021, 12:03 pm
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in Executive Moves, News

Professional Services Council Names 5 GovCon Execs as Board Members

The Professional Services Council has welcomed five new board members from AAR, CGI Federal, General Dynamics‘ information technology business, Jefferson Consulting Group and Science Applications International Corp. The executives will help drive the 80-member group as the national trade association works to connect federal government contractors and represent players in the government technology and professional […] More

by Nichols Martin May 28, 2021, 8:05 am
in Cybersecurity News, Government Technology, News

PSC’s David Berteau on Section 3610 Extension, Technology Modernization Fund

David Berteau, president and CEO of the Professional Services Council, told Federal News Network in an interview posted Wednesday about the potential benefits of extending section 3610 through the end of September in the latest stimulus bill to federal contractors amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Section 3610 “basically authorizes programs across the government, civilian agencies, the intelligence community and the Defense Department to reimburse contractors for costs they incur, keeping skilled personnel and key workers on the payroll when they can either access the facility due to some restrictions, Covid-19, etc, or do the work remotely,“ said Berteau, a two-time Wash100 awardee.

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by Jane Edwards March 11, 2021, 5:26 am
in Executive Moves, News

PV Puvvada Named NetImpact CEO; Kavita Kalatur Quoted

NetImpact Strategies has appointed Venkatapathi "PV" Puvvada, former president of Unisys Federal and six-time Wash100 Award recipient, to serve as CEO, the company reported on Tuesday. Puvvada will succeed NetImpact's founder, Kavita Kalatur, who will remain as chairperson, providing oversight and supporting NetImpact's strategic initiatives.

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by Sarah Sybert February 23, 2021, 10:40 am
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Parsons Names Carey Smith to Board of Directors; Chuck Harrington Quoted

Parsons has appointed Carey Smith, president and chief operating officer (COO) at Parsons, to the company's board of directors. As president and COO, Smith leads Parsons' global operations and drives growth strategy through technology innovation. “Carey has been central to our growth and success since joining Parsons,“ said Chuck Harrington, chairman and CEO of Parsons and 2020 Wash100 Award recipient.

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by Sarah Sybert December 21, 2020, 10:58 am
in News

Operational Resilience, Budget Realities Among Key Themes in PSC's Biennial Acquisition Policy Survey; Alan Chvotkin Quoted

A new Professional Services Council survey has identified five themes based on interviews with more than 22 government officials from 10 federal agencies and one of those is operational resilience and adaptability of the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic. Government respondents in the 2020 Biennial Acquisition Policy Survey: A New Paradigm said procurement offices shifted to telework with minimal interruptions to business operations.

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by Jane Edwards December 11, 2020, 5:26 am
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in Cybersecurity News, Executive Spotlight, Government Technology, News, Space News

Executive Spotlight: John Song & Jean Stack, Managing Directors with Baird

John Song and Jean Stack, managing directors with Baird, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding the organization“™s recent efforts within mergers & acquisition (M&A), following the close of NuWave“™s acquisition of BigBear and Jacobs“™ recent purchase of The Buffalo Group. The two leaders also discussed current market trends, and provided insight into Baird's upcoming Government & Defense Conference.

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by William McCormick December 9, 2020, 10:53 am
in Government Technology, News

PSC Finds Increase in Federal Use of Shared IT Services

The Professional Services Council has found that the use of shared information technology services by federal agencies has jumped 2 percent each year since 2017, FedScoop reported Monday.

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by Jane Edwards November 10, 2020, 3:17 am
in News

PSC Announces Support of Contractor-Focused Provisions in House Bill; David Berteau Quoted

The Professional Services Council has announced its support of the inclusion of a contractor-focused Title in the House of Representatives' legislation that will improve the economy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization reported on Tuesday.

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by Sarah Sybert May 13, 2020, 11:08 am
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PSC’s David Berteau on Impact of COVID-19 on Contractors, Lessons From Current Situation

David Berteau, president and CEO of the Professional Services Council and a two-time Wash100 awardee, told Government Matters in an interview posted Thursday about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on contractors. "The numbers that you see in contract obligations, while it's not everything the government does, we think it's reflective of a dampening effect elsewhere and we really need to counter that,“ Berteau said. “The priority is on keeping people working, the priority is on keeping the government operating and in order to do that, you have to obligate the available appropriations at a normal pace.“

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by Jane Edwards April 17, 2020, 4:52 am