As the federal government embraces artificial intelligence, its leaders are working to build better, more trustworthy and more reliable AI tools and technologies. Digital Science President Stephen Leicht told Executive Mosaic in a new video interview that successful AI systems rely upon three key components: data, technology and people.

Dave Bissett, with nearly 10 years of service at NextGen Federal Systems, announced on LinkedIn Friday that he has advanced to senior vice president from his previous VP/group manager post at the small business firm. Starting as a senior program manager in August 2014 at NextGen, Bissett steadily rose to become division manager and then VP of corporate operations before assuming his most recent position.

SOS International executives discussed the growing use of artificial intelligence in the federal government, particularly in the field of law enforcement. Charles O’Brien, vice president of civil solutions at SOSi, talked about how AI and machine learning could help government authorities accelerate the process of authenticating information about individuals, specifically in processing newly arrived non-citizens at the U.S. border, according to an article published on SOSI’s website.

Jerry Ambrosh, formerly vice president of business development at Science Applications International Corp., has assumed the role of chief growth officer at Planned Systems International, an information technology services provider. He will lead the integration efforts of the company’s consulting, digital and managed services units, Virginia-based PSI said Tuesday.

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index grew by 1.91% last week, lifting the weekly average to $4,938.26. GovCon Index is an aggregate index that tracks real-time data from 30 key players in the government contracting industry. With the information it provides, users are able to get a glimpse into the performance of each individual company and the current financial trends influencing the field, allowing them to evaluate the overall state of the GovCon market.

Danny Polidi, a digital engineering executive with government contracting experience, has joined cost estimation and analysis company Galorath as a practice principal for hardware and systems engineering. In this role, he will oversee the development and implementation of transformational engineering tools designed to support the workforce development and cost optimization goals of commercial and public sector clients, Galorath said Tuesday.

Rob Carey, president of Cloudera Government Solutions, said federal agencies must develop a proper data management strategy to protect sensitive data used to train artificial intelligence models. “Moving forward, investment in trusted data will be vital for the progress of AI in the public sector.”

Register here to attend the Potomac Officers Club's 5th Annual Artificial Intelligence Summit on March 21 and hear federal leaders and industry experts discuss the latest developments in the field.

Spirit AeroSystems has named Jane Chappell to its board of directors, where she will serve on the corporate governance and nominating committee and the risk committee. Chappell brings to her new role a wealth of experience from the aerospace, defense and intelligence sectors, the aerospace company said Monday.

A Sigma Defense business has secured a potential five-year, $59.3 million contract from the U.S. Navy to oversee and manage the development of autonomous systems for the Autonomy Baseline Manager. SOLUTE will also be responsible for an associated central software repository for unmanned autonomy artifacts, processes and procedures, the Department of Defense said Monday.

The U.S. Navy has awarded eight companies positions on a potential $226.2 million contract for the maintenance, repair and alteration of surface ships and U.S. government waterborne vessels homeported in the state of Hawaii. The multiple-award Surface Vessel Maintenance indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract has a five-year base ordering period and an optional term of five years and covers the procurement of any materials in support of maintenance and repair work, according to an award notice published Friday on SAM.gov.

Douglas Munro has assumed the position of vice president and chief accounting officer at technology firm Mercury Systems, transitioning from the role of corporate controller. He succeeds Michelle McCarthy and will oversee accounting operations and financial reporting, Mercury said Thursday.

Executive Mosaic is pleased to include Julian Setian, president and CEO of SOS International, in the 2024 class of Wash100 Award recipients for spearheading the aerospace, defense and government services integrator as it continuously works to meet customers' mission requirements. The 2024 win marks the third time that Setian was named among Executive Mosaic's annual list of 100 esteemed leaders in the government and government contracting landscape.

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