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The Senate on Friday confirmed Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Lorna Mahlock as deputy commander of U.S. Cyber Command through a voice vote, according to congressional records. The latest Senate confirmation highlights continued leadership movement at the highest levels of the cyber mission. Senior government and industry officials will gather this spring at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Cyber Summit. Register now to save your seat for the May 21 event. President Donald Trump nominated Mahlock for the role in December. Following the Senate confirmation, Mahlock will be promoted to lieutenant general and assume responsibilities from Navy Rear Adm. Dennis Velez, The post Maj. Gen. Lorna Mahlock Confirmed as USCYBERCOM Deputy Commander first appeared on Executive Gov.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has named Zack Schwartz as principal deputy assistant secretary for the Office of Information and Technology. Schwartz announced his appointment in a LinkedIn post Monday. Don’t miss the 2025 Healthcare Summit on Feb. 12, where Department of Veterans Affairs officials and other government healthcare and industry thought leaders will address the future of healthcare IT. Register now! Who Is Zack Schwartz? Schwartz is a seasoned technology executive with leadership experience spanning municipal and federal government. Most recently, he served as chief information and technology officer at Events DC and held multiple senior leadership roles at the Department The post VA Appoints Zack Schwartz as OIT Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary first appeared on Executive Gov.
The National Institutes of Health Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center, or NITAAC, within the Department of Health and Human Services has decided to end the potential $50 billion Chief Information Officer–Solutions and Partners 4, or CIO-SP4, contract vehicle, Nextgov/FCW reported Monday. Federal healthcare acquisition continues to draw close attention as agencies navigate shifting priorities and long-standing contract decisions. Against this backdrop, the Potomac Officers Club will host the rescheduled 2025 Healthcare Summit, bringing together leaders from across the federal health community. Register now to join the conversation on Feb. 12. In a Jan. 30 filing with the U.S. Court The post NITAAC Cancels CIO-SP4 Contract Vehicle first appeared on Executive Gov.
NASA has awarded contracts to two companies to conduct industry studies on how existing vehicles could be adapted for flight testing for airbreathing hypersonic technologies. Who Received the NASA Awards? The agency said Friday SpaceWorks Enterprises received a $500,000 study contract to further develop its X-60 platform, while Stratolaunch was awarded a $1.2 million deal to evaluate modifications to its Talon-A vehicle. Both companies will conduct a six-month study to explore how their platforms could be adapted for reusable, high-tempo and cost-effective flight testing. “With these awards, NASA will collaborate with the commercial hypersonics industry to identify new ways to evaluate technologies through The post SpaceWorks, Stratolaunch Book NASA Study Contracts to Advance Hypersonic Flight Testing first appeared on Executive Gov.
The U.S. Army has activated the Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Agile Sustainment and Ammunition, or PAE AS&A, at Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey to accelerate the delivery of critical warfighter capabilities. The service said Monday that the new organization, to be led by Maj. Gen. John Reim, is part of its continuous transformation efforts and acquisition reform. Reim previously served as the joint program executive officer for armaments & ammunition and the commanding general of the Picatinny Arsenal. Get updated on upcoming changes across the Army and hear top defense officials discuss the capabilities the service will need to achieve The post Army Establishes New PAE for Agile Sustainment and Ammunition at Picatinny Arsenal first appeared on Executive Gov.
The Small Business Administration’s 7(a) Working Capital Pilot Program has provided more than $150 million in lending since its launch, with most of that activity occurring over the past year as small manufacturers increasingly tap the program for flexible credit. SBA said Monday that over $125 million of the amount has been approved since President Donald Trump took office last January, pointing to growing demand among manufacturers seeking working capital to expand operations, hire workers and strengthen domestic supply chains. According to Kelly Loeffler, SBA’s administrator, the program is helping capital-intensive manufacturers finance growth and support reshoring efforts as part The post SBA Working Capital Pilot Tops $150M in Manufacturer Lending first appeared on Executive Gov.
Greg Barbaccia, federal chief information officer and a two-time Wash100 winner, is taking a one-government approach to improving design and user experience across all federal websites, the Federal News Network reported. The Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Digital Transformation Summit on April 22 will provide government and industry leaders a platform to discuss the technologies and services various federal agencies need to support their modernization journeys. Sign up today to secure your spot! What Is Greg Barbaccia’s Vision for the Redesigned Federal Websites? At an industry conference Friday, Barbaccia shared that he, together with the National Design Studio, is aiming for The post Federal CIO Greg Barbaccia Pushes for One Government Design Approach Across Government Websites first appeared on Executive Gov.
U.S. defense contractors, tech companies, government agencies and academia are collaborating to develop a next-generation, multi-layered missile defense shield for the homeland against hypersonic, ballistic and cruise missiles, requiring massive scaling of production, artificial intelligence integration and advancements in space-based sensors and interceptors. This defense shield, dubbed the Golden Dome, is President Donald Trump’s dream for the Pentagon. Be informed of the latest Golden Dome opportunities at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 GovCon Executive Leadership Summit on Feb. 26! Peder Jungck, vice president and chief technology officer of BAE Systems’ intelligence and security sector, is among the panel speakers on the The post 5 Ways Industry Is Collaborating to Develop Golden Dome first appeared on Executive Gov.
The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee, Gen. John Lamontagne, as the new vice chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force. According to congressional records, lawmakers voted to confirm Lamontagne on Friday. Meet top U.S. Air Force leaders at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Air and Space Summit on July 30. Secure your tickets here. Who Is John Lamontagne? Lamontagne has served as commander of Air Mobility Command since September 2024. AMC, the U.S. Transportation Command’s air component, provides global airlift, air refueling, aeromedical evacuation and senior leader transport services for the joint force, allies and partners worldwide. The post Senate Confirms Trump Nominee John Lamontagne as USAF Vice Chief of Staff first appeared on Executive Gov.
The General Services Administration has issued an updated IT security procedural guide outlining processes to ensure that nonfederal systems and organizations protect controlled unclassified information, or CUI, in accordance with the requirements of GSA and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. As federal agencies continue to update guidance on how contractors protect sensitive information, events like the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Cyber Summit offer an opportunity to stay informed about the broader federal cyber environment. Register early to save your seat at this May 21 event! Issued on Jan. 5, the document, Protecting CUI in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations The post GSA Updates Guide for Protecting CUI in Nonfederal Systems first appeared on Executive Gov.
