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GDIT Expands GMU Partnership to Boost Tech Career Development

WashngtonExec

General Dynamics Information Technology and George Mason University have expanded their partnership to bolster career development for students in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud and software development. “Expanding our partnership with George Mason demonstrates our commitment to investing in the future workforce,” said Amy Gilliland, GDIT president.

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Northrop Q3 Sales Up 2%; Record Backlog of $85B Posted

GovCon Wire

Northrop Grumman generated $10 billion in sales during the third quarter of 2024, up 2 percent from the same period last year, and posted $11.7 billion in Q3 net awards with a record backlog of $85 billion.

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Pinnacle Award Finalist Ryan Abbott: ‘Let the Career Outcomes Follow Naturally from Your Commitment to the Mission’

WashngtonExec

The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Ryan Abbott, vice president of defense at MetroStar, and finalist in the DoD Executive of the Year, Private Company, category. Here, he talks about recent achievements, shares [.

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GovCon Index Ended 6-Week Winning Streak

GovCon Wire

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index ticked 0.23% higher to $5,491.84 Friday, its only gain in five trading sessions. The index, which tracks the stock performances of 30 major government contractors, lost 2.24% week-on-week for its first losing week since the week ending Sept. 13. As of Oct. 25, 2024, the GovCon Index is up 17.64% year-to-date.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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LMI Wins Contract to Deliver GenAI Solution LIGER to US Army

WashngtonExec

LMI secured a contract to provide technical services and products to the Army’s deputy assistant secretary for data, engineering and software, using its generative artificial intelligence solution, LIGER, to improve digital capabilities at Impact Level 5. LIGER integrates advanced tech, data analytics and machine learning to deliver secure, private GenAI solutions for the government.

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State Department OKs $440M Sale of RTX TOW Missiles to Saudi Arabia

GovCon Wire

The State Department has approved the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s request to purchase tube-launched, optically-tracked, wireless-guided, radio frequency TOW 2A and TOW 2B missiles for an estimated cost of $440 million. RTX will serve as the principal contractor for the proposed foreign military sale, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Thursday.

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Continuous Improvement as the Cure for Transformation Fatigue

Art of Procurement

“You have to build a business case and be mindful and purposeful about your continuous improvement and your education around. The post Continuous Improvement as the Cure for Transformation Fatigue appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024: Two Six Technologies’ Tonia Patt

WashngtonExec

Tonia Patt Vice President of the People Team, Two Six Technologies Two Six Technologies’ year-over-year employee retention is a significant achievement, with the company retaining employees at a rate that exceeds the industry average in an increasingly competitive market. Under the leadership of Tonia Patt, the People Team evaluates everything through the lens of its [.

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Green Marketing Claims Under Scrutiny

The Softly Spark

In an era where the demand for sustainability has become non-negotiable, even fashion giants like Lululemon find themselves under scrutiny for claims about eco-friendly practices. As regulatory agencies crack down on corporate greenwashing—from product labels to ambitious promises in annual reports—companies are increasingly held accountable for their environmental claims.

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Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024: Intelsat’s Angela Galyean

WashngtonExec

Angela Galyean Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Intelsat Angela Galyean’s biggest achievement in 2024 was helping to keep Intelsat’s workforce focused, motivated and engaged as the company continues to transform from a satellite bandwidth provider to a satellite communications managed service solution provider while facing increasing competition from new industry entrants.

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Pinnacle Award Finalist Lynetta Cheatham: ‘I Encourage Everyone to Take Thoughtful Risks’

WashngtonExec

The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Lynetta Cheatham, vice president of talent acquisition and diversity, equity and inclusion at Acentra Health, and finalist in the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Executive of the [.

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