Executive Moves

C3 AI has appointed former CAE USA executive Jason Rahimitabar as vice president of strategy and business development of its federal business. Rahimitabar announced his move to the California-based technology company in a LinkedIn post. He noted that his new role supports C3 AI’s goal of empowering government agencies with capabilities in artificial intelligence and […] More

Doug Sandklev, an industry veteran with 25 years of experience, announced on LinkedIn Saturday that he has been appointed vice president of engineering and technology in mission systems at Collins Aerospace. The new RTX executive said he is tasked with leading a 6,000-strong mission systems engineering team in driving innovation and providing technological services to customers. […] More

David Cade recently announced his appointment to a new role in Boeing, where he has worked for the past 16 years. Cade, whose specializations include strategic planning, supplier management, the Uniform Commercial Code, the Federal Acquisition Regulation and government contracting, said on LinkedIn that he has been named vice president – Boeing Defense global supply […] More

Booz Allen Hamilton has appointed Michael Farrar, who served in the federal government for over three decades, as chief scientist for weather and climate. In a LinkedIn post published Thursday, Prachi Sukhatankar, a vice president at Booz Allen, said Farrar brings to the McLean, Virginia-based technology consulting firm a 36-year career in federal service, including […] More

Matt Kasberg has been elevated to chief executive officer of Odyssey Systems Consulting Group. Kasberg will leverage his over 17 years of leadership experience at Odyssey in his new role as CEO, the company announced Wednesday. Kasberg will succeed Tom Portlock, who served as Odyssey’s CEO for the last five years and will now serve as chairman of […] More

Cybersecurity company Appgate has announced the appointment of John Zangardi, Mirtillo Consulting’s CEO and a past Wash100 awardee, as member of its federal advisory board. Zangardi, former Redhorse Corporation CEO and president, is also bringing in key leadership experience in the public sector, including past roles as chief information officer for the Department of Homeland […] More

Chandra Marshall has been appointed vice president of multi-domain combat solutions and general manager of Rotary and Mission Systems New Jersey sites at Lockheed Martin, transitioning from her role as VP/GM of radar systems and sensors. In a LinkedIn post on Wednesday, the 25-year Lockheed veteran expressed enthusiasm for managing a new portfolio and focusing on […] More

Amr Hussein has been appointed vice president and deputy general manager of the F-35 Lightning II Program at Lockheed Martin while Scott Gustafson has been appointed the company’s vice president of mission success. The two executives announced their new roles on their respective LinkedIn profiles. Amr Hussein’s Career With Lockheed Hussein joined Lockheed in 2009 […] More

Leidos has appointed Megan Block as vice president and national security capture excellence head. In this capacity, Block will handle planning and proposal development on business opportunities in defense, intelligence and homeland security, the company said Tuesday. Block will also manage Leidos’ national security sector growth office and support company proposals and bids through collaboration with […] More

Fred Avila announced on LinkedIn Monday that he had been named vice president of strategic business intelligence at HII Mission Technologies. In his new role, Avila will leverage his 20 years of experience working for private and public companies in the defense sector. He brings progressive leadership experience and knowledge of government contract pricing and price strategy, […] More