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Amentum Receives 2021 Military Friendly Employer Designation; John Vollmer, Josh Rosen Quoted
by Sarah Sybert
Published on September 10, 2020
Amentum Receives 2021 Military Friendly Employer Designation; John Vollmer, Josh Rosen Quoted

Amentum has been designated a Military Friendly Employer, after evaluation that leveraged both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey, the company reported on Thursday.

“Amentum is proud to be ranked second among companies our size and recognized for our commitment to our employees with military experience,” said John Vollmer, Amentum CEO and 2020 Wash100 Award recipient. “We appreciate how the skills learned in the military make outstanding employees. We share many of the same values, including the importance of leadership and teamwork, discipline and dedication to mission success.”

VIQTORY has ranked the methodology, criteria and weightings with guidance from the Military Friendly Advisory Council of independent leaders in the higher education and military recruitment community. 

Final ratings were determined by combining an organization’s survey score with an assessment of the organization’s ability to meet thresholds for Applicant, New Hire Retention, Employee Turnover and Promotion and Advancement of veterans and military employees.  

“Companies that have earned this designation have invested in substantive programs to recruit, retain and advance veterans within their organizations,” said Josh Rosen, director of Military Friendly. “To them, hiring veterans isn’t just the right thing to do. It’s good for business.”  

Amentum recently announced that retired U.S. Army MG Camille Nichols, who most recently served as vice president of business operations at Fluor's government business, assumed the role of executive VP for project services at Amentum in July 2020. Nichols brings to the company more than two decades of acquisition experience in the Army and the Department of Defense.

“Camille has developed extensive expertise in business operations and understands the complex environment in which our clients must balance current and future readiness with pressures on the budget,” said Vollmer.

About Amentum

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. 

Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

Government Technology/News/Press Releases
Zscaler Adds New Features to Zero Trust Exchange; Amit Sinha Quoted
by Sarah Sybert
Published on September 10, 2020
Zscaler Adds New Features to Zero Trust Exchange; Amit Sinha Quoted

Zscaler has announced new data protection innovations in the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange that will protect organizations in telework by securely connecting users, devices and applications, the company reported on Thursday.

“The innovations across our data protection suite help our customers better reduce the risk of data exposure and compliance violations, all on the same platform that makes it easier than ever to safely connect people to business applications,” said Amit Sinha, president and CTO of Zscaler.

Zscaler has built its Zero Trust Exchange on a Secure Access Services Edge (SASE) framework, which will expand the offering’s data protection capabilities with a suite of generally available services, including Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) for SaaS applications, as well as Cloud Browser Isolation.

The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange was built with a new approach that will create zero trust connections directly between the users and applications. The scalable, cloud-native platform will enable digital transformation by securely connecting users, devices and applications anywhere, without relying on network-wide access. .

Zscaler’s SASE architecture will improve the user experience with a proprietary cloud distributed across more than 150 locations globally so connections and security happen locally, which will reduce latency and improve security response times.

The company’s unified data protection offering now added to the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange will provide unified reporting and automatic remediation of violations across locations, applications and users.

“There is a new set of business requirements now that employees and applications are more distributed than ever before, and they require a cloud-first platform built on the SASE framework. The architecture of the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange ensures Zscaler’s ability to deliver strong security and a great user experience in this new work-from-anywhere world,” Sinha added.

About Zscaler

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across more than 150 data centers globally, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.

Contract Awards/News/Press Releases
GovernmentCIO Wins $150M Contract to Support VETPS
by Sarah Sybert
Published on September 10, 2020
GovernmentCIO Wins $150M Contract to Support VETPS

GovernmentCIO (GCIO) has been awarded a five-year, $150 million full and open award, under the Veterans Experience Technical Platform Services (VETPS) effort. GCIO will provide portfolio, product line and product management support for its products and sustainment activities. GCIO also will deliver technology services centered around Veterans and platform capabilities that provide secure, seamless benefits and services to Veterans and their families.

With the award, GCIO will build upon its history with the VA. The company recently secured  a Data Management and Analytics Division (DMAD) Support task order in Aug. 2020. The company will provide support for the development, execution, sustainment, and maturation of core DMAD organizational business intelligence and analytics (BI&A) functions.

Earlier this year, the Sprezzatura-GovernmentCIO joint venture (JV) acquired a prime contract holder position on the VA T4NG IDIQ, which enabled GCIO to become a go-to partner and contract vehicle option for the VA. Additionally, the win has enabled the company to maintain their status as a major partner to the VA.

About GovernmentCIO

For nearly 10 years, GovernmentCIO has provided premiere IT services to the government. Since its formation, GovernmentCIO has served clients as the distinguished firm dedicated to government IT, delivering authoritative thinking on the key issues facing government IT executives.

GovernmentCIO is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVOB) company headquartered in Washington, D.C. GovernmentCIO started its consulting work at the Department of Labor and has grown ever since to successfully engage a wide array of work across numerous Government departments– most notably, the VA.

News/Press Releases/Wash100
CACI Receives Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award; John Mengucci Quoted
by Sarah Sybert
Published on September 10, 2020
CACI Receives Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award; John Mengucci Quoted

CACI International has received the 2020 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award for the company’s support of National Guard and Reserve employees, CACI announced on Thursday. Since 1996, only 295 employers have received the Freedom Award.

“We are very honored to receive the Employer Support Freedom Award from the Department of Defense. We know the importance of supporting our National Guard and Reservist employees to ensure they can have a successful civilian career while also upholding their duties to our Armed Forces and country,” said John Mengucci, CACI president and CEO, as well as a 2020 Wash100 Award recipient. 

CACI has been recognized  as one of this year’s 15 recipients from 2,623 nominations submitted by Guards and Reserve members by the Department of Defense (DoD) Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for the company’s dedication to support the agency. The company’s support of veterans and the military is an integral part of the company’s culture. 

In 1971, CACI’s executive chairman and chairman of the Board, Dr. J.P. London, was the first CACI employee to serve as a commander in the Naval Reserves and was soon promoted to captain upon the conclusion of his service in 1983. 

37 percent of CACI employees are veterans, military spouses, transitioning service members, or serving National Guards and Reserve members. Veterans have brought talent, integrity, sense of purpose, self-discipline, initiative, and commitment that has strengthened CACI’s business. 

“At CACI, we greatly value veterans and members of the military community and pride ourselves on supporting those who have served our country. These dedicated men and women have the skills and experience needed to help our DoD customers complete their missions and make positive contributions to our workforce,” London said. 

About CACI

CACI’s approximately 23,000 talented employees are vigilant in providing the unique expertise and distinctive technology that address our customers’ greatest enterprise and mission challenges. Our culture of good character, innovation, and excellence drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World's Most Admired Company. As a member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index, we consistently deliver strong shareholder value.

Government Technology/News/Press Releases
Lauren Knausenberger on USAF’s Kessel Run Software Development Team
by Jane Edwards
Published on September 10, 2020
Lauren Knausenberger on USAF’s Kessel Run Software Development Team

Lauren Knausenberger, deputy chief information officer at the U.S. Air Force, said the service’s Kessel Run software development team has been going through some growing pains but continues to ask questions on how to provide more value and improve security, FCW reported Wednesday. 

Amid the struggles, she said the team continues to ask "how can I be more secure than I was yesterday, how can I deliver more value, and just try to stay question on those end users."

Knausenberger said Tuesday at the Billington Cybersecurity's virtual summit that Kessel Run’s growing pains could be associated with its rapid growth. 

“And so just like any small business that grows very fast, you get to a point where you have to adapt your practices and try to keep those things that make you awesome and unique but still kind of grow up as a bigger organization. That's what they're struggling through right now,” she added.

Government Technology/News/Wash100
Ellen Lord: Pentagon, ODNI in Talks Over Section 889 Waiver Extension
by Jane Edwards
Published on September 10, 2020
Ellen Lord: Pentagon, ODNI in Talks Over Section 889 Waiver Extension

Hon. Ellen Lord, undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment and a 2020 Wash100 Award winner, said the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) are in talks over the potential extension of a waiver that would provide defense contractors more time to comply with a new rule that seeks to remove certain Chinese telecommunications equipment from the supply chain, Nextgov reported Wednesday.

“So what we did is we got a waiver from ODNI for noncritical weapons systems,” Lord said Wednesday at a Defense News Conference. “We continue to discuss an extension beyond September of that with them.”

The rule that bars U.S. government agencies from buying goods and services from contractors that use telecommunications equipment and other products from five China-based companies, including Huawei and ZTE, took effect Aug. 13, in compliance with Section 889 Part B of the fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

The Pentagon received a temporary waiver of the contracting ban from ODNI in August that provides vendors working with DoD a reprieve from the new rule until Sept. 30.

During Potomac Officers Club’s (POC) 5G Summit, Lord will discuss emerging programs, priorities and challenges within the integration process of the new 5G framework. As emerging technologies continue to become an integral part of business and innovation, leaders across all divisions must stay ahead of the curve to tackle national and global issues. 

Click here to register for Potomac Officers Club’s 5G Summit 2020 on Oct. 27th to learn about the impact that innovative technologies and 5G integration have on the private and public sectors, the steps the federal agencies have taken to remain up to speed with the rapid advancement of technology, and the future programs, plans and priorities as the nation aligns with emerging technology.

Competitive Intelligence/Government Technology/News/Wash100
Mark Esper: AI Could Transform Every Aspect of Battlefield
by Jane Edwards
Published on September 10, 2020
Mark Esper: AI Could Transform Every Aspect of Battlefield

Mark Esper, secretary of the Department of Defense (DoD) and a 2020 Wash100 Award winner, said he believes artificial intelligence has the potential to transform the battlefield and the country that is first to deploy AI will gain a significant advantage over its adversaries, DoD News reported Wednesday.

"History informs us that those who are first to harness once-in-a-generation technologies often have a decisive advantage on the battlefield for years to come," Esper said Wednesday at the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) virtual symposium. "Unlike advanced munitions or next-generation platforms, artificial intelligence is in a league of its own, with the potential to transform nearly every aspect of the battlefield, from the back office to the front lines.”

Esper also discussed how Russia and China are advancing AI, DoD’s adoption of ethical principles for the use and development of AI and how JAIC accelerates the delivery of AI capabilities in support of warfighters.

On October 22nd, ArchIntel Events will host the ArchIntel – AI in Competitive Intelligence Forum as its first virtual event featuring August Jackson, senior director of Marketing and Competitive Intelligence for Deltek, as the keynote speaker.

In addition to Jackson’s keynote address, ArchIntel’s AI in Competitive Intelligence Forum will feature a full panel of the most respected and knowledgeable executives in the federal sector to discuss the ways that artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data and other emerging technologies have transformed how competitive intelligence is used in the GovCon industry.

Please join ArchIntel for its first virtual event on October 22nd to hear from some of the most esteemed minds in competitive intelligence on the opportunities and challenges arising from AI technology and how CI professionals can adapt and thrive in a post COVID-19 technological world.

Register here to attend ArchIntel’s first virtual event: AI in Competitive Intelligence Forum

Government Technology/News
Defense Innovation Board to Virtually Host Advisory Meeting This Month
by Nichols Martin
Published on September 9, 2020
Defense Innovation Board to Virtually Host Advisory Meeting This Month

The Defense Innovation Board (DIB) will administer a virtual meeting on Sept. 15 to discuss progress, recommendations and efforts regarding innovation across multiple military aspects.

The meeting will tackle future challenges and various topics prioritized by defense leaders, the Department of Defense (DoD), said in a Federal Register notice published Tuesday.

Topics to be discussed include technical workforce trends, autonomous systems and certifications for software procurement and development under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). 

For example, the board's subcommittee for workforce, behavior and culture made recommendations on hiring technical and digital practitioners in DoD with regard to COVID-19-driven workforce trends. The board will vote on recommendations given by its subcommittees regarding these topics.

News
Navy Eyes Industry Partnerships, Expanded Integration Operations for RAIL Unmanned Vessel Hub
by Brenda Marie Rivers
Published on September 9, 2020
Navy Eyes Industry Partnerships, Expanded Integration Operations for RAIL Unmanned Vessel Hub

The U.S. Navy is working to establish budget allocations and program requirements for its recently established laboratory for developing and testing unmanned underwater and surface vehicles.

Capt. Pete Small, program manager for unmanned maritime systems at the Navy, said at an Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International event that the Navy is looking to implement a strategy for the Rapid Integration Autonomy Lab’s (RAIL) programs beyond fiscal year 2022, National Defense Magazine reported Tuesday.

The RAIL effort, first announced in July, is slated to include an expanded integration facility to support the deployment of USV and UUV technologies such as sensors and autonomous payloads through software-in-the-loop as well as modeling and simulation assessments.

Small noted that he envisions the lab as a collaborative space encompassing a network of software tools and cloud-based environments.

“We will rely heavily on industry to bring those tools to the RAIL to do the testing that we require,” he said.

RAIL currently houses testing activities for the prototype Overload autonomous vessel which is scheduled to undergo experimentation in FY 2021, according to the report.

Government Technology/News/Press Releases
Space Force, NOAA Operate Reassigned Weather Satellite System
by Nichols Martin
Published on September 9, 2020
Space Force, NOAA Operate Reassigned Weather Satellite System

The U.S. Space Force and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have begun to jointly operate a weather satellite that has been reassigned for military use. The Electro-optical Infrared Weather System Geostationary (EWS-G1) satellite will collect space-based environmental data under a partnership between USSF and NOAA, Peterson Air Force Base said.

The satellite originally functioned to gather weather data over the country's East Coast under the former name Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-13). This original assignment ran over 10 years beginning in 2006.

EWS-G1 now works to characterize clouds and produce weather imagery for the U.S. military's operations in the Indian Ocean area.

"This effort demonstrates speed by allowing the spacecraft to be moved and operated in the Indian Ocean region far earlier than a new satellite could be produced and fielded,” said Charlotte Gerhart, low Earth orbit division chief at the production corps of USSF's Space and Missile Systems Center.

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