In business operations, “procurement” and “acquisition” are often used interchangeably, but they mean two different things. Sounds confusing? You’re not alone. If you’ve always been confused when it comes to procurement-related situations, understanding the differences between acquisitions and procurement can help you confidently navigate these discussions. In a nutshell, “procurement” involves […]
Image by Kristi Blokhin from shutterstock.com Raytheon Technologies is a top defense contractor in the United States, providing a wide variety of defense equipment, including guided missiles, precision weapons, and hypersonics. In 2021, the company reported that 57% of its sales were obtained from the U.S. government and foreign military sales. Know the top Raytheon […]
Doug Wagoner has spent over three decades of his professional career in the government contracting industry. He has dabbled in a diverse range of federal industries, such as defense, public health, digital workforce, and space domains, landing him several honors and awards from esteemed award-giving organizations. In 2023, Doug Warner received his fourth Wash100 […]
Aditi Kumar, the Deputy Director of DIU, has been an excellent executive in helping the military and defense departments acquire their needs and capabilities. Read on, get inspired, and learn more about her success and achievements. Aditi Kumar will speak at the POC’s 10th Annual Defense R&D Summit on January 31, 2024. Reserve […]
One of the largest customers of the construction industry is the federal government. It works with the largest construction firms to provide general contracting, project management, and construction services for its construction projects across the U.S. and military bases worldwide. How does the federal government choose construction contractors? Photo by saravutpics from Shutterstock.com Federal agencies […]
Modern military operations rely on technological capabilities to enhance performance, reduce casualties, and achieve goals. Every year, the United States Department of Defense spends billions to develop present technological solutions to become suitable and invincible forces in the future. With the changing times and adversaries learning to foil strategies and countermeasures, defense agencies and […]
Jay Dryer is the Director of the Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO). The SCO’s primary goal is to tackle emerging threats by developing groundbreaking strategies and countermeasures across various domains. What sets the SCO apart is its expertise in integrating mature technologies to fast-track service priorities and empower our warfighters. They bridge the gap between […]
The United States has a systematized federal pay scale, the General Schedule (GS), for the majority of 1.5 million white-collar employees throughout its vast states and territories. The GS federal pay system is a classification of salaries based on qualifications, positions, and more. Although it’s noteworthy that GS is not a standard, GS pay scales […]
Dr. Mark H. Linderman is one of the speakers on the Workloads at the Tactical Edge Forum. With over three decades of experience in the industry, Dr. Linderman is an ideal speaker for this event. Dr. Mark H. Linderman Dr. Mark H. Linderman is the Chief Scientist for the Information Directorate (RI) at […]
Be a member of the Potomac Officers Club to get fresh news on the government contracting industry. Witness key government leaders and private sector bigwigs as they discuss the latest in the realm of national defense and other topics related to the country yhe country’s homeland security. Start your GovCon journey here. Have you […]
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