Top Five: December 2025
1 | Booz Allen Hamilton announces new round of layoffs: After a weak quarter, the McLean-based Fortune 500 government contractor launched another round of job cuts, citing earlier federal contract reductions and a slowdown in federal funding. (Oct. 27) 2 | Toni Townes-Whitley out as SAIC’s CEO: After two years Jim Reagan, former Leidos executive […]
SAIC wins $1.4B task order to speed warfighting tech development
SAIC secured a $1.4 billion COBRA task order from the U.S. Department of Defense to help fast-track warfighting technologies
SAIC shakes up leadership further after CEO’s departure
Reston-based Fortune 500 federal contractor Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) is consolidating its five business groups into three, and three of its executives are leaving.
Townes-Whitley out as SAIC’s CEO after two years
Toni Townes-Whitley is out as CEO of Fortune 500 government contractor Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC), the Reston-based business announced late Thursday.
SAIC to acquire Maryland tech firm for $205M
Science Applications International Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SilverEdge Government Solutions for $205 million.
SAIC names chief growth officer
SAIC promotes Bob Ritchie to chief growth officer, uniting technology and business development.
Peraton taps new chief growth officer
Former SAIC executive Ravi Dankanikote on Monday began a new role as the chief growth officer for Reston-based federal contractor Peraton.
SAIC secures $928M Air Force contract
Science Applications International Corp. announced that it has been awarded a $928 million, five-year contract to support the Air Force.
Three CEOs from Virginia return to Fortune’s most powerful women list
Three Virginia defense contractors' CEOs returned to Fortune's 100 Most Powerful Women in business list for 2025. They lead General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman and SAIC.
SAIC appoints new CHRO
Reston-based Fortune 500 federal contractor Science Applications International Corp. announced Wednesday that it has appointed Kathleen McCarthy as its new executive vice president and chief human resources officer, effective May 12. She will report directly to CEO Toni Townes-Whitley and will spearhead all human resources initiatives, employee engagement strategies and talent acquisition operatio[...]
HII’s CEO doesn’t expect major defense spending cuts under Trump
President Donald Trump‘s suggestion last week that he could cut U.S. defense spending in half spooked the stock market — but the CEOs of Virginia’s Huntington Ingalls Industries and Science Applications International Corp. are taking Trump’s statement in stride. Thursday afternoon, Trump said, “One of the first meetings I want to have is with President […]



















