/
DSA Appoints 3 Execs to New Roles
Published on
DSA Appoints 3 Execs to New Roles

Data Systems Analysts has elevated three leaders to new positions.

These internal promotions were granted to Amy Fares, Mike Emerle and John Somplasky, DSA told ExecutiveGov on Wednesday.

“The contributions of these individuals have made a significant impact to innovation and growth of the company. Their commitment to DSA’s success is a reflection of their strong leadership,” said DSA Chairman and CEO Fran Pierce.

Fares previously served as a program director at the company, a role in which she oversaw several contracts and task orders surrounding cybersecurity, network engineering, software engineering and more. In her new position as vice president of federal civilian and state government agencies, she will supervise programs focused on cloud, intelligent analytics, digital modernization, cybersecurity and systems engineering. She will also join DSA’s Business Leadership Council.

As DSA’s vice president of finance and accounting, Emerle leads operations related to financial systems, accounting, government accounting, pricing, cash management and audits. With these leadership changes, he will enter the company’s Business Leadership Council. Emerle has been with DSA for nearly a decade, and before joining the organization, he spent 16 years at Lockheed Martin.

Somplasky is in charge of DSA’s cybersecurity program, Information Security Management System, Quality Management System and external ISO and CMMI certifications in his role as chief information security officer and vice president of quality and performance excellence. He has been with the company for over eight years, and his promotion will bring him into DSA’s business development council.

/
Accenture Federal Services’ John Goodman & SPACECOM’s Gen. Stephen Whiting Honored With 2024 Wash100 Award
Published on
Accenture Federal Services’ John Goodman & SPACECOM’s Gen. Stephen Whiting Honored With 2024 Wash100 Award

Executive Mosaic has enshrined the noteworthy government contracting efforts of Accenture Federal Services CEO John Goodman and U.S. Space Command chief Gen. Stephen Whiting in two extensive profiles detailing their achievements.

Both leaders — shining examples of private and public sector success, respectively — have been selected to the Wash100, EM’s annual compilation of GovCon’s best and brightest. The award singles out those who have done great things for the American mission and who promise to top themselves in the year to come.

Every year, EM also holds a popular vote contest once the winners are announced. Cast 10 votes today to have your say in who’s crowned the most beloved GovCon industry member at the end of April!

Goodman’s 2024 recognition is his seventh overall Wash100. His award-worthy track record over the last year at Accenture Federal includes a partnership with Google, developments in generative AI and cyber modernization efforts, all for the benefit of the government. Read Goodman’s full profile at GovCon Wire here.

Gen. Whiting is a fresh face in the Wash100 and was recently appointed to his commander post at SPACECOM. However, he has steadily built a superb catalog of work over the last several years, executing a successful tenure as the first head of Space Operations Command and just last year standing up an operational watch unit at the Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center dedicated to partnership with industry. Read about why Gen. Whiting is a leader of the future at ExecutiveBiz here.

Gen. Whiting will be a keynote speaker at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Space Summit, an exclusive opportunity for the GovCon industry filled with priceless networking moments and inspiring insights from speakers on the space domain. Register here for the March 5 event now!

Cheers to these great men’s accomplishments and congratulations to the teams at Accenture Federal Services and U.S. Space Command who made their wins possible.

Accenture Federal Services’ John Goodman & SPACECOM’s Gen. Stephen Whiting Honored With 2024 Wash100 Award
Schuyler Moore: The Road to Innovation of USCENTCOM’s First-Ever Chief Technology Officer
Published on
Schuyler Moore: The Road to Innovation of USCENTCOM’s First-Ever Chief Technology Officer

Schuyler Moore drives the innovation culture of the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) as its first-ever Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Since coming into office in October 2022, she has been responsible for implementing new technologies, developing AI-based solutions, and driving innovation across the organization.

 

Boasting a remarkable resume with her inclusion in Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2021, CENTCOM’s Chief Technology Officer has been slated to receive prestigious awards, such as Wash100; it’s only a matter of when. Finally, in 2024, Moore received her first-ever Wash100 award, joining the distinguished list of top decision-makers in their respective fields.

 

This article unveils Schuyler Moore’s road to innovative leadership and career progression into her current role as CENTCOM’s CTO.

 

Getting to Know Schuyler Moore

 

Schuyler Moore speaking on a press briefing discussing AI and UAS (Washington, D.C)
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza/ U.S. Navy/ DVIDS/ Public Domain

 

Schuyler Moore has a comprehensive profile spanning defense, technology, aerospace, and data integration. In her early twenties, she was a teaching fellow at Harvard University, the institution where she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government in 2015. She left this career for a year to teach children in Afghanistan.

 

After completing university, Schuyler Moore joined Renaissance Strategic Advisors, an aerospace and consulting firm. She held the role of Senior Analyst, where she was mainly responsible for defense budget forecasting, new technologies, and emerging markets. This experience has advanced Moore’s subject matter expertise in defense technology.

 

In 2020, Moore earned a Master of Arts in Security Studies from Georgetown University, with a focus on technology and security. A year later, she was named among Forbes 30 Under 30, which further validated her contributions to the technology field.

 

Combining Schuyler Moore’s early exposure to global affairs with his academic background has seasoned her to become deeply involved in various government functions.

 

Schuyler Moore: Starting a career in the Department of Defense

 

Before starting her professional career, Schuyler Moore has built an array of credentials in the federal defense landscape. Upon joining the Department of Defense (DoD) in February 2019, she skillfully took over and quickly accelerated various projects of the Defense Innovation Board (DIB) as the Project Lead.

 

Banner of the Achieving Transformative Cooperation for National Defense Forum

 

In that same year, Moore’s report about 5G technologies was showcased to the White House and Congress. This has been a step forward in her career and a huge leap to the military applications of AI, biotechnology, and cybersecurity. In 2020, Schuyler Moore was promoted to the Director of Science and Technology for the DIB.

 

After two years in the DIB, Schuyler Moore assumed the role of Senior Defense & Foreign Policy Advisor at the U.S. House of Representatives. She was part of the Armed Services Committee, where she wrote tech legislation for AI adoption and funding. 

 

Before becoming USCENTCOM’s CTO, Schuyler Moore was the Chief Strategy Officer for Task Force 59, where she was responsible for unmanned systems and AI integration into the fleet operations of the United States Naval Forces Central Command. She secured over $20 million in funding to develop 59 models of robotics and AI tools.

 

Furthermore, Schuyler Moore joined the United States Navy Reserve as an Intelligence Officer in February 2021.

 

Also read: The Complete List of The U.S Army Ranks Insignia

 

Becoming the First-Ever Chief Technology Officer of USCENTCOM

 

Boasting a distinguished background in defense technologies, Schuyler Moore was among the strongest nominees amid the U.S. Central Command hiring a technology executive. In line with her innovation-focused leadership, she is precisely what CENTCOM needed to command the innovation efforts and manage its technology efforts.

 

In October 2022, Schuyler Moore became the first-ever Chief Technology Officer at USCENTCOM. She is responsible for all innovation programs of the agency’s headquarters, components, and subordinate units.

 

“I am honored by the opportunity and look forward to helping drive the rapid integration of disruptive technology, generating new concepts of technology use, and growing the Culture of Innovation across USCENTCOM,” Schuyler Moore said as her new position as the CENTCOM’s CTO was officially announced.

 

“Miss Moore brings an impressive resumé as a Forbes “30 Under 30″ selectee for technology, an analyst in the aerospace technology industry, and a technology advisor in data integration and defense acquisition trends,” USCENTCOM spokesman Colonel Joe Buccino remarked.

 

Schuyler Moore: Securing her first Wash100 Award in 2024

 

CENTCOM CTO Schuyler Moore and U.S. Army Sgt. Mickey Reeves conduct a press briefing about UAS and AI (Washington, D.C.)
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza/ U.S. Navy/ DVIDS/ Public Domain

 

Schuyler Moore received her first-ever Wash100 recognition in 2024 for her monumental work transforming and modernizing the USCENTCOM. Over a short amount of time, she has created a formidable technological force that has taken the combatant command’s tech initiatives to new heights.

 

“Schuyler is leading CENTCOM’s monumental shift toward harnessing live data feeds for operations and decision advantage on the battlefield,” Executive Mosaic’s Chief Executive Officer and Wash100 Founder Jim Garrettson remarked. 

 

A few of her most notable contributions include the introduction of new training exercises for service members’ AI usage. These exercises, called Scarlet Dragon Oasis and Falcon Oasis, push back a static view of software and are highly responsive to user feedback.

 

“We welcome Schuyler to the elite Wash100 class in recognition of her achievements and innovation,” CEO Jim Garrettson added.

 

About Wash100

Wash100 Logo

 

Wash100 is a prestigious list of the top GovCon leaders in the U.S. federal and government contracting industries. The award was created by the lifelong friend of the industry, Jim Garrettson, in 2014 to recognize the significant contributions and impact of leading executives in the GovCon sector.

 

Read more: Who Are The US Allies: Understanding The Foreign Relations of the United States

/
LANL Researchers Develop AI-Based Malware Classification Technique
Published on
LANL Researchers Develop AI-Based Malware Classification Technique

A team of researchers from the Los Alamos National Laboratory has introduced a new Microsoft Windows malware classification technique that uses artificial intelligence to identify novel malware families.

The method uses semi-supervised tensor decomposition methods and selected classification techniques, including a reject option, to enable cyber defense teams to classify malware families under conditions of class imbalance, LANL said Friday.

“The reject option is the model’s ability to say, ‘I do not know,’ instead of making a wrong decision, giving the model the knowledge discovery capability,” explained Maksim Eren, a scientist in advanced research in cyber systems at LANL.

With the reject option, security analysts can abstain predictions and gain confidence to apply the techniques to practical situations like novel threat detection.

“To the best of our knowledge, our paper sets a new world record by simultaneously classifying an unprecedented number of malware families, surpassing prior work by a factor of 29, in addition to operating under extremely difficult real-world conditions of limited data, extreme class-imbalance and with the presence of novel malware families,” Eren said.

POC - 5th Annual Artificial Intelligence Summit

Join the Potomac Officers Club’s 5th Annual Artificial Intelligence Summit on March 21 to hear more about cutting-edge AI innovations from government and industry experts. Register here.

//
DOD Releases Video to Help Public Provide Comments on Proposed CMMC Rule
Published on
DOD Releases Video to Help Public Provide Comments on Proposed CMMC Rule

The Department of Defense is calling for public input regarding a proposed rule for the implementation of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program and has released a video to help with the effort.

The DOD said Thursday that the video tackles “the nuances, complexities and importance” of the proposed rule to help interested parties, including those from the defense industrial base, prepare their feedback, which must be submitted by Feb. 26 at the latest.

The final version of the rule will be informed by the feedback received.

DOD Principal Director for Cybersecurity Gurpreet Bhatia underscored the value of the comments to be provided by the public, saying that clearly articulated perspectives would allow the Defense Department to address key concerns in the rule’s final iteration.

Bhatia also emphasized the agency’s commitment to implementing CMMC due to the importance of protecting controlled unclassified information or federal contract information held by defense contractors, which continue to be targeted by malicious actors that seek to exfiltrate data.

Bhatia noted that although defense companies are contractually obligated to enforce government-mandated cybersecurity measures and regulations, actual implementation remains slow.

The Pentagon official said CMMC will help contractors comply with regulations and allow the DOD to identify who is and isn’t working toward alignment.

/
FCC Proposes In-Space Servicing, Assembly & Manufacturing Licensing Framework; Jessica Rosenworcel Quoted
Published on
FCC Proposes In-Space Servicing, Assembly & Manufacturing Licensing Framework; Jessica Rosenworcel Quoted

The Federal Communications Commission has proposed a framework for licensing activities related to in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing — or ISAM — operations as part of its Space Innovation Agenda.

FCC introduced the framework by issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking on Friday.

According to the commission, ISAM activities have the potential to advance space exploration and communications and support national security.

In August 2022, the commission opened a proceeding on licensing requirements related to ISAM activities.

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said ISAM capabilities could help broaden connectivity, protect national security, address climate change and support human life on the lunar surface.

“That is why today we are proposing a new framework to license ISAM space stations and ensure they have access to the communications necessary for their effective use,” Rosenworcel remarked. “We have developed common sense, flexible rules that provide ISAM operators a clear path forward for their applications for novel use cases so they can develop new services in our skies.”

POC - 2024 Space Summit

Hear government leaders, space experts and industry executives discuss the latest space technologies, commercial investments and urgent issues facing the space domain at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Space Summit on March 5. Register here.

NASA Glenn Research Center Requests Information on Construction, Design/Build Services Contract
Published on
NASA Glenn Research Center Requests Information on Construction, Design/Build Services Contract

NASA has begun seeking information on potential sources capable of providing construction and design-build services at five research centers under a potential $300 million multiple-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract.

The Northeast Regional Multiple Award Construction Contracts procurement vehicle will support future construction and design-build requirements at the Glenn Research Center, Armstrong Test Facility, Goddard Space Flight Center, Langley Research Center and Wallops Flight Facility, according to a notice posted Friday on SAM.gov.

General construction services include architectural, electrical, mechanical, structural, roofing, plumbing and building renovations, construction and demolition.

The selected contractors will also support U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design projects and design-build projects.

Responses are due March 18.

Navy Commissions Expeditionary Sea Base USS John L. Canley
Published on
Navy Commissions Expeditionary Sea Base USS John L. Canley

The U.S. Navy commissioned USS John L. Canley, a 784-foot expeditionary sea base — or ESB — variant of the Expeditionary Transfer Dock platform, at Naval Air Station North Island on Saturday.

The ship honors the former Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, who was awarded the Medal of Honor 50 years after his actions during the Battle of Hue City, the Military Sealift Command said.

At the ceremony, Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro was joined by Canley Commanding Officer, Capt. Thomas Mays; Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz; Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Joseph Dunford; and over a thousand other attendees.

“We can only grow as a nation and as a fighting force by learning from our history,” said Del Toro, a 2024 Wash100 awardee. “Ultimately, the strength of our maritime team is in our diversity – diversity of background, of experience, and of thought – which ensures our ability to out-think, outpace, and out-maneuver our adversaries.”

Built by General Dynamics’ NASSCO subsidiary, the ship enables logistics movement from sea to shore to support a broad range of military operations. The highly flexible platform has four core capabilities: aviation, berthing, equipment staging area and command and control.

The shipbuilder christened Canley in June 2022 and handed it over to MSC to join the fleet.

/
DOD Instruction Assigns Responsibilities, Establishes Policy to Achieve Trusted Systems & Networks
Published on
DOD Instruction Assigns Responsibilities, Establishes Policy to Achieve Trusted Systems & Networks

The Department of Defense has issued a document outlining its policies and the roles and responsibilities of several DOD components to protect mission-critical functions in order to achieve trusted systems and networks, or TSN.

The latest DOD instruction seeks to implement the TSN strategy and establishes policy and assigns responsibilities to mitigate information and communications technology — a.k.a. ICT — supply chain and engineering risks to the department’s warfighting capabilities and enterprise information systems, according to the document published Friday.

Per the document, mission-critical functions will be safeguarded through the implementation of TSN and ICT supply chain risk management, or SCRM, practices.

“All-source intelligence analysis of suppliers of critical components will be used with supply chain illumination capabilities as part of supplier due diligence to inform risk management decisions,” the instruction reads.

The document states that the under secretary of defense for research and engineering should oversee and provide guidance on the implementation of the issuance, develop a strategy to manage TSN risk in the supply chain and conduct risk assessments and manage the Joint Federated Assurance Center, among other responsibilities.

The department’s chief information officer should integrate multilayered ICT SCRM concepts into security controls and other policies, issue information systems security engineering and ICT SCRM guidance and develop programming recommendations to ensure the integration of TSN concepts and processes into the acquisition and maintenance of DOD information systems, services and enclaves.

NSF, NITRD Request Information on National Spectrum R&D Plan
Published on
NSF, NITRD Request Information on National Spectrum R&D Plan

The National Science Foundation, in partnership with the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development National Coordination Office, is seeking information on the development of a national plan for spectrum research and development.

A notice published Tuesday in the Federal Register states that NSF and NITRD NCO are requesting industry input on topics related to the National Spectrum R&D Plan, which will guide government investments in spectrum-related research projects, on behalf of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.

Industry members are encouraged to submit recommendations on strategies for conducting spectrum research and priority areas for spectrum research and development.

NITRD’s Wireless Spectrum Research and Development Interagency Working Group is tasked to draft and coordinate the development of the National Spectrum R&D Plan, which is scheduled for release in late 2024.

1 … 359 360 361 362 363 … 2,620