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Christine Thropp

covers government technology- and cybersecurity-focused initiatives as well as reports on government contracting awards and executive movements in the public and private sectors. Some of her completed coursework are about the departments of Defense and Homeland Security and the intelligence community. Prior to joining Executive Mosaic's media group that includes ExecutiveGov, Thropp produced daily competitive intelligence briefings for the company's GovCon customers.

    DCAA Appoints Jennifer Desautel as Director
    October 25, 2024
    Executive Moves/News
    DCAA Appoints Jennifer Desautel as Director

    Jennifer Desautel, former assistant director of policy and quality at the Defense Contract Audit Agency, was appointed DCAA director, effective Oct. 20. DCAA said Thursday she brings to the role more than

    Pete Waterman Named FedRAMP Director
    Executive Moves/News
    Pete Waterman Named FedRAMP Director
    August 27, 2024

    Pete Waterman has been named director of the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program at the General Services Administration, Federal News Network reported Monday. The new FedRAMP director returned to government service six months after leaving the Technology Modernization Fund,

    Executive Moves/News
    Former DOD CIO John Sherman Named Bush School Dean at Texas A&M University

    John Sherman, former chief information officer of the Department of Defense and a 2024 Wash100 Award recipient, was named dean of Bush School of

    Executive Moves/News
    Air Force Lt. Gen. Randall Reed Nominated to Lead Transportation Command

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Randall Reed was nominated by the president to serve as commander of Transportation Command, according to Lloyd Austin, secretary

    Stephane Bouatene Named Deputy Director for Cyber & Enterprise Operations at NGA’s Open IT Solutions Office
    Executive Moves/News
    Stephane Bouatene Named Deputy Director for Cyber & Enterprise Operations at NGA’s Open IT Solutions Office

    Stephane Bouatene, a senior information technology professional who has been with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency for nearly a decade, was named deputy director for cyber and enterprise operations within the Open IT

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    by Christine Thropp
    June 27, 2024
    Rear Adm. Todd Evans Appointed Commander of NAVSEA Warfare Centers
    Executive Moves/News
    Rear Adm. Todd Evans Appointed Commander of NAVSEA Warfare Centers

    Rear Adm. Todd Evans officially took command of the Warfare Centers of the Naval Sea Systems Command on June 24, NAVSEA announced Monday. As commander of both Naval Surface Warfare Center and

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    by Christine Thropp
    June 26, 2024
    Oshkosh Defense Books Army Order for Medium Equipment Trailers
    Contract Awards/News
    Oshkosh Defense Books Army Order for Medium Equipment Trailers

    Oshkosh Defense will deliver Medium Equipment Trailers, or METs, to the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal under a recent $27.3 million order from ACC-DTA. The Oshkosh business said Monday it

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    by Christine Thropp
    June 24, 2024
    Geological Survey Taps Woolpert to Collect Aerial Lidar Data for 3D Elevation Program
    Contract Awards/News
    Geological Survey Taps Woolpert to Collect Aerial Lidar Data for 3D Elevation Program

    Woolpert will collect Quality Level 1 lidar data and perform ground control survey across Southern California under a $6.8 million task order from the U.S. Geological Survey. The company said Wednesday the

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    by Christine Thropp
    June 21, 2024
    MagniX, NASA Perform Engine Altitude Tests to Support Future Hybrid Electric Flight
    Government Technology/News/Space
    MagniX, NASA Perform Engine Altitude Tests to Support Future Hybrid Electric Flight

    MagniX engineers conducted a series of altitude tests for a battery-powered engine to demonstrate its capabilities to potentially support hybrid electric flight in the future. The company used an altitude chamber at

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    by Christine Thropp
    June 20, 2024
    Lockheed Secures $64M Navy Award for Continued F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Support
    Contract Awards/News
    Lockheed Secures $64M Navy Award for Continued F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Support

    Lockheed Martin‘s aeronautics business will continue providing infrastructure services in support of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program for the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and F-35 cooperative program partners under

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    by Christine Thropp
    June 20, 2024
    Air Force Special Operations Command Demos Real-Time Onboard Data Collection, Analysis to Support Joint Force
    DoD/News
    Air Force Special Operations Command Demos Real-Time Onboard Data Collection, Analysis to Support Joint Force

    Air Force Special Operations Command performed real-time collection and analysis of MC-130 aircraft’s onboard data, showcasing ability to support the readiness and resilience of the joint forces. AFSOC said Tuesday it was

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    by Christine Thropp
    June 19, 2024
    CISA, EAC Publish ‘Enhancing Election Security Through Public Communications’ Guide
    Cybersecurity/DHS/News
    CISA, EAC Publish ‘Enhancing Election Security Through Public Communications’ Guide

    The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Election Assistance Commission, or EAC, released a guide to help state, local, tribal, and territorial election officials mitigate risk to election infrastructure and operations.

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    by Christine Thropp
    June 18, 2024
    CISA, JCDC Launch AI Security Incident Response Exercise for Government, Industry Partners
    Artificial Intelligence/Cybersecurity/News
    CISA, JCDC Launch AI Security Incident Response Exercise for Government, Industry Partners

    Artificial intelligence experts from government agencies and industry partners participated in an inaugural AI tabletop exercise meant to promote effective and coordinated responses to AI cybersecurity incidents. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security

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    by Christine Thropp
    June 17, 2024
    DOD OIG Chief Information Officer Harris Quddos Adds Chief AI Officer Role
    DoD/Executive Moves/News
    DOD OIG Chief Information Officer Harris Quddos Adds Chief AI Officer Role

    Harris Quddos, chief information officer at the Department of Defense’s Office of Inspector General, has expanded his role at DOD OIG to include chief artificial intelligence officer, according to his LinkedIn announcement.

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    by Christine Thropp
    June 14, 2024
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