Ģ����Ƶ Federal recently achieved Level 2 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) following a rigorous independent assessment by a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO). This milestone validates the company’s strong and compliant cybersecurity posture in support of Department of War (DoW) missions.����

Established by the DoW,��the�� requires contractors within the defense industrial base to demonstrate their ability to combat increasing cyber threats and safeguard sensitive government information, including Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).��

Attaining CMMC 2.0 Level 2 certification affirms Ģ����Ƶ Federal has fully implemented all 110 security controls aligned with the ,��validating the��operational��maturity of its enterprise-wide cybersecurity��controls��and governance,��including continuous monitoring and incident response capabilities.��

“Achieving CMMC Level 2 highlights our culture of operational excellence and commitment to protecting critical data that drives U.S. missions. As a trusted partner to the defense community, we will remain committed to investing in secure infrastructure that advances mission readiness and helps meet the shifting cybersecurity requirements of the national security sector,” said John Pisano, Ģ����Ƶ Federal chief information officer. ��

As the CMMC framework continues to roll out across the defense industrial base, few companies have completed C3PAO Level 2 certification. “Ģ����Ƶ Federal is among just over 1,000 fully certified companies — roughly 2% of the approximately 70,000 organizations expected to need CMMC Level 2 compliance,” noted Ron Davis, Ģ����Ƶ Federal chief information security officer. “This certification proves our strong cybersecurity defenses, demonstrating our ability to safeguard the nation’s most sensitive defense data environments across our people, processes and technologies.”��

“This accomplishment��reflects��our core values of��teamwork, accountability, integrity and continuous improvement��and highlights the��vital��role of collaboration across our entire organization,”��Pisano��added. “I cannot underscore enough the��focused execution and sustained commitment of��our information technology (IT) team��to advancing our��cybersecurity��posture��during this CMMC initiative.”��

For their leadership and innovation to driving technology excellence, Pisano and Davis have been named finalists in this year’s ��and����ORBIE Awards, which will be announced��in��late��June.��Learn more about Pisano’s journey and��leadership philosophy��in this��.��

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Earlier this year, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced the availability of its , , an advanced system designed to support a new generation of missions and research projects. Athena will provide the computational power necessary to simulate rocket launches, design next-generation aircraft and spacecraft, train large-scale artificial intelligence foundation models and analyze massive datasets to uncover new scientific insights. This high-performance computing (HPC) system – housed at NASA’s Ames Research Center – will help NASA scientists, engineers and researchers overcome complex challenges in space, aeronautics and science while lowering operational costs and improving energy efficiency.

Our Team Behind this Mission

The Ģ����Ƶ Federal team, comprised of HPC-focused architects, system administrators and application subject matter experts, was responsible for leading the development and implementation of a new site architecture as well as managing the transition and integration into NASA’s operational environment. Extensive planning, coordination and technical innovation were required to successfully guide the system through design, integration testing and rollout phases. This initiative relied heavily on collaboration across multiple organizations, such as infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, operations and vendor partners – with the team focused on balancing system stability, user adoption and performance optimization while minimizing disruption to ongoing scientific workloads. Ģ����Ƶ Federal is currently providing continuous 24/7/365 operational support for Athena HPC.

“The NASA Ames Research Center conducts critical research and development for the technologies that make NASA missions possible. We are proud to have worked hand-in-hand with our customer to help bring their vision for this transformational platform to life,” said Eric Velte, Ģ����Ƶ Federal Chief Technology Officer.

Interesting facts about NASA’s newest supercomputer include:

• Athena surpasses the capabilities of its predecessors, Aitken, Electra and Pleiades, in both power and efficiency, delivering over 20 petaflops of peak performance – a measurement of the number of calculations it can make per second – all while reducing the agency’s supercomputing utility costs.
• The system includes 1,024 nodes across four racks, delivering 262,144 CPU cores. For perspective, this four-rack cluster has as many cores as 16,000 to 22,000 modern laptops combined.
• The list ranks high-performance computing systems used for advanced scientific and engineering applications worldwide; Athena currently holds the 116th spot.
• Athena was named after the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare and was selected through a contest held last year among NASA’s High-End Computing Capability workforce – which was chosen because she is the half-sister of Artemis (the agency’s lunar exploration program).

Learn more about the Athena HPC supercomputer in this .

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Teachers do much more than deliver lesson plans. They inspire curiosity, build confidence, create meaningful learning experiences and shape the future leaders of our communities. During Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8), Ģ����Ƶ Federal proudly continues its partnership with , a non-profit organization that has supported public school teachers from every corner of America by helping them get resources and tools to make their classrooms better places for students to learn.

At Ģ����Ƶ Federal, the spirit of giving back is deeply woven into our culture. Since 2021, employees have participated in the company’s DonorsChoose initiative that provides an opportunity to directly support classroom projects that resonate the most with them. School teachers often spend their own money to provide basic supplies, innovative learning tools and enriching experiences for their students. By stepping in to help bridge this gap, we aim to eliminate some of that burden and let educators focus on what they do best: teaching.

Our Impact By the Numbers

For the fifth consecutive year, our partnership with DonorsChoose resulted in:

• $25,000 donated to classroom projects
• 177 projects funded
• 168 teachers supported
• 161 schools served
• 36 states represented

These numbers represent hundreds of students across the U.S. who now have access to the tools and resources they need to succeed and thrive in their educational journeys. This program also makes a positive impact on classroom projects in remote villages on the North Slope of Alaska where Ģ����Ƶ Federal’s shareholders reside, such as Nuiqsut, Utqiaġ������, Wainwright and Anaktuvuk Pass.

The following employee feedback highlights why this initiative matters so much.

“I really love that Ģ����Ƶ Federal partners with DonorsChoose on this important program. It’s a nice way to support the local communities where we live.”
– Stephanie Webb, Director, Software Center of Excellence, Office of the Chief Technology Officer

“The opportunity to contribute to classroom needs was truly appreciated by the teachers we donated to.”
– Krista Kirk, Program Manager, Defense & Intelligence Operating Group

Learn more about Ģ����Ƶ Federal’s corporate responsibility i�Ծ��پ����پ������.

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At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, there is a fleet of in work, and Rebekah �մDZ����ٴDZ�������’s hands have helped build each one. Tolatovicz works to build, integrate, and test the spacecraft used during the Artemis II test flight, as well as those designed to carry humanity to the Moon on future Artemis missions.

Tolatovicz is a mechanical technician lead for the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, or Ģ����Ƶ Federal, supporting the Orion spacecraft’s main contractor Lockheed Martin. A typical day for Tolatovicz takes place inside NASA Kennedy’s Operations and Checkout Building, with Orion assembly and testing. Her work ranges from helping coordinate and lead technicians, to jumping into hands-on installations on components like hatches and engines, to collaborating with the engineering team.

“What I really like about the area that I’m in is we do so much,” said Tolatovicz. “From starting with the bare structure and installing giant parts and titanium pieces, to final integration where you’re installing the tiniest little components. I think that’s the coolest part. We don’t do just one technical thing — it’s all the technical things.”

Tolatovicz currently works on the Orion crew modules that could sustain the astronauts on future Artemis missions, and she played a large role in work on the Artemis II spacecraft that carried four astronauts on a mission around the Moon, splashing down April 10. This included testing, integration, and final installation and closeout before the spacecraft was prepared for fueling and stacking on the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket.

As Artemis II was the first crewed mission under NASA’s Artemis program, Tolatovicz recognized the impact of her work.

“It’s really vital to stress the importance of what we do and know nothing is minuscule. Everything matters. It’s really important to pass that down on to the new hires and make sure that everybody has that perspective.”

Tolatovicz, who began as an intern with Lockheed Martin through Eastern Florida State College’s aerospace technician program, knows what it’s like to be a newcomer. She had been mentored by technicians who worked through the space shuttle era, which largely shaped her experience and outlook.

“At first I didn’t think I was going to make it,” said Tolatovicz. “But if you come in with a good attitude and want to learn — there’s so much you can learn from these guys, they have decades of knowledge to share. Once I got down on the floor and was working with them hands-on, I knew I could figure it out.”

Tolatovicz has been working on the Orion program for nine years. Since then, the Maine native has witnessed her work come to fruition on Orion’s uncrewed Artemis I test flight as well as the Artemis II mission around the Moon.

“It’s really amazing for me to be a part of NASA’s history and the next step,” said Tolatovicz. “I just really love my job, the team, and working through challenges. You don’t think about it when you’re putting things on, but then you get to tell somebody else that you installed the thrusters for the spacecraft, and you realize — man, that’s pretty cool.”

To learn about other Ģ����Ƶ Federal employees supporting the Artemis missions, read about Our Team Behind the Artemis II Mission.

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Clay Morad will tell you his career started because his mom grabbed him by the ear. That’s not a metaphor — she told him to go work for��The Corporation,��meaning Arctic Slope Regional Corp., the Alaska Native company his family has been tied to for generations. He listened, landed an internship in 1999 and never really left.

Twenty-seven years later, he’s the vice president of NASA and NOAA operations at Ģ����Ƶ Federal, overseeing 300 people across 16 programs and a portfolio that spans satellite operations, financial management and cloud services. His grandmother grew up in a sod hut in Point Hope, Alaska. The profits from the work he does flow back to 14,000 Ģ����Ƶ shareholders, his family among them.

In this Q&A, he discusses how mentorship shaped his path, why turning sensor data into usable intelligence is the defining challenge for his customers right now and what it means to build a career inside a company where your success and your community’s success are the same thing.

Can you provide a brief overview of your professional background and career progression?

I was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska and am an Iñupiaq shareholder of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (Ģ����Ƶ), the parent company of Ģ����Ƶ Federal. My journey with Ģ����Ƶ began in 1999 when I was fortunate to secure an internship, a pivotal opportunity that marked the start of a 27-year career within the Ģ����Ƶ family of companies.

Coming up through the IT stack, I transitioned to program management in 2007 with the Drug Enforcement Administration and reached the Vice President role in 2013 overseeing operations and growth of a new entity focused on software development in Defense.

Since that time, I’ve oscillated between business development, capture, and operations roles, and currently oversee a portfolio of NOAA and NASA programs with a focus on Satellite Operations and Financial Management.

Why was this the path you chose, and how influential was it to your career?

My initial path was laid by my mom, who effectively took me by the ear and told me to go work for The Corporation (Ģ����Ƶ). I’m so glad she did. From there, I was able to experience working in the arctic at an oil camp, office work in Anchorage, and Washington, D.C. after graduating college with a BS in Computer Science and deciding to stay on the East Coast.

That early decision to work for Ģ����Ƶ laid the groundwork for a long career, gaining experience and technical prowess in IT, then honing my skills in what has become a passion for growth and operations excellence.

I was also very lucky to have many mentors along the way, most influential being an early CEO at Ģ����Ƶ Federal who helped me chart a course at 24 years old to work my way up the org chart and be in a position to lead the organization.

Do you have a personal connection to the current mission you support?��

As an Ģ����Ƶ shareholder, I’m very fortunate to have a symbiotic relationship with Ģ����Ƶ Federal; the better I do for my company, the better the company does for me and my people. When I drive profits and establish relationships with my customers for mission success, those profits and relationships directly benefit my immediate family, extended family, and all 14,000 shareholders of Ģ����Ƶ. It’s hard to imagine a better motivation to succeed.

Our long-term vision, and the fact that I can never sell or trade my shares, has led me to double down on my values and integrity, keeping the long-term view in mind instead of cutting corners for short-term gains.

I’ve been to our villages. My grandmother grew up in a sod-hut in Point Hope, Alaska. I love the fact that the work we do at Ģ����Ƶ goes towards preserving my culture and my way of life, while also providing opportunities for professional and monetary advancement depending on what we as individuals want.

What are your current top priorities and responsibilities? How do these relate to your company’s overall mission/growth strategy?

As the Vice President of NASA/NOAA Operations, I oversee a staff of over 300 people across 16 programs from Florida, California, Texas, Alaska, Maryland, and other locations across the United States. We support satellite and ground system operations for NOAA, engineering services for NASA, as well as financial management and cloud operations. I love meeting with my customers and helping my program management team solve the variety of complex challenges, be they technical, interpersonal, or mission based.

The services we provide are directly in line with the company’s strategy and mission. We provide Space domain services to our customers, while delivering meaningful and sustainable profits to our shareholders; it’s truly the best of both worlds.

Where do you and your team see growth opportunities in your current field or portfolio you support, or what do you anticipate to be your customers’ top pain points?

With the exponential growth of sensor data across the market from both the private and public sector, our customers are faced with mountains of data and challenged with making it useful. Moving from data to information to wisdom is a challenge across the market, and there’s a need to collect, hold, and distribute that wisdom to users, be they farmers, warfighters, or meteorologists.

I’m excited about our nation’s investment particularly in weather radar, satellite data, and integration of that information into the cloud to meet the needs of the people of the world.

How are you and your team planning to address/prepare for these opportunities?

We’re leveraging both our direct and adjacent experience to bring robust solutions to our customers. One of the great things about working for Ģ����Ƶ Federal is that we’ve got 9,000 employees supporting the gamut of federal agencies. This allows us to pull the best and brightest into adjacent areas.

I’m always amazed at how a solution we may have developed for Earth Sensing Satellites might be applicable to supporting the warfighter, or how a financial tool developed to support NOAA can apply directly to a defense system to provide meaningful insights into spend planning.

How important is mentorship & networking in GovCon? Were they influential to your career?

I’m fortunate to have had a wide array of mentors throughout my career. Having only worked for Ģ����Ƶ Federal, I recognize the limitations that inherently come with a monolithic perspective. Having a wide network of mentors and colleagues with which to share ideas and gain perspective has been instrumental to my success in this industry.

I am a voracious reader, from business books to articles, science fiction to historical biographies. Casting a wide net allows me to see connections and gain insights that I would have otherwise missed. The same is true for my personal network and connections with mentors and mentees alike.

What is something most people don’t know about you personally?

In my spare time I love volunteering with youth sports organizations. I have a 14-year-old son who loves hockey, lacrosse, and running. I grew up playing none of those sports but have worked with our community to support these small volunteer groups. Now I’m a coach and I run the board for my town’s youth lacrosse league. I love the community and helping to shape our next generation into hard-working, resilient athletes… who are, at the end of the day, good humans.

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In celebration of , Ģ����Ƶ Federal is shining a light on its over 1,500 engineers for their dedication in support of our customers and our Nation’s most critical missions. A few of their dedicated engineering professionals share why they chose to pursue a purpose-driven career in this field and why their work matters.

Ranjana Mone, Software Engineering Manager
Aegis Combat System, Defense & Intelligence Operating Group

As a software engineering manager, Ranjana Mone leads a high-performing engineering team delivering mission-critical software for the Aegis Combat System in collaboration with our partner Lockheed Martin. She also serves as a product manager for international programs supporting Japan, Australia and Canada initiatives. Her focus is aligning product vision with engineering execution, enabling cross-functional collaboration and delivering high-quality secured software solutions in defense-critical environments.

Q: What inspired you to have a career in engineering?
A: My greatest inspiration is the continuous evolution of technology and the opportunity to apply it to solve complex problems. For me, engineering is not just building software but it’s about continuously growing, innovating and delivering robust, secure and impactful solutions.

Q: What aspect of your work has the biggest impact on our customers?
A: With national security as our shared goal, we operate as ‘One Team’ with ‘One Mission’. This mindset allows us to meet demanding timelines, maintain high-quality standards and proactively solve complex challenges in dynamic environments.

Emily Plummer, Principal Business Systems Analyst and Systems Engineer
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Civilian & Health Operating Group

Emily Plummer leads an Agile team supporting the Division of Enterprise Architecture at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and guides cross-functional teams in designing, integrating and maintaining enterprise-level systems that align with CMS’s strategic architecture, federal standards and business objectives. She facilitates Agile ceremonies, manages technical backlogs and ensures the delivery of scalable, secure and compliant solutions across a complex healthcare IT environment.

Q: What inspired you to have a career in engineering?
A: I was inspired to pursue a career in engineering because I’ve always been drawn to solving complex problems that have real-world impact. Engineering offers the opportunity to turn ideas into practical solutions, and I am motivated by knowing that the systems we design and support directly affect people’s lives.

Q: What do you enjoy most about being an engineer?
A: I enjoy breaking down complex problems, collaborating with talented teammates and designing practical, scalable solutions. The continuous learning in engineering keeps me engaged and constantly growing as technology evolves. Most rewarding is seeing our solutions move from concept to implementation and knowing they support critical systems that people rely on every day.

John Bevz, Mechanical and Fire Protection Engineer
U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force and Air Force Research Laboratory, Defense & Intelligence Operating Group

John Bevz is a senior mechanical and fire protection engineer. At Kirtland Air Force Base, John offers technical guidance and evaluation of equipment malfunctions to assist in timely and effective repairs. He also provides design review of new construction building plans and specifications as well as oversees inspections for military construction and internal customer-funded projects.

Q: What inspired you to have a career in engineering?
A: I’ve been building and constructing since I was a kid. From Legos to skateboard ramps, I’ve always had an affinity for creating. Great mentors inspired me to pursue engineering, as I excelled at math and spatial awareness came naturally to me. I was inspired by the following quote from Nobel Prize-winning American theoretical physicist Richard P. Feynman, “It is wonderful if you can find something you love to do in your youth which is big enough to sustain your interest through all your adult life.” That is what engineering is for me.

Q: What role does innovation play in helping your customers achieve their missions?
A: Our commitment to mission success is demonstrated through the strategic implementation of advanced technologies that deliver tangible results for our customers. By leveraging artificial intelligence capabilities, we are accelerating workflows and data synthesis, enabling personnel to pivot from routine tasks to high-value strategic objectives. Concurrently, our adoption of new, energy-efficient refrigerant standards is producing significant operational advantages. These advanced refrigerants, paired with modern compressor technology, not only reduce the electrical grid load and lower operational costs but also underscore our dedication to sustainability, ensuring our customers benefit from enhanced performance and a reduced environmental footprint.

Etta Johnston, Quality Assurance Engineer
BadgerWorks Team and Customers, Supply Chain Management & Logistics Operating Group

As a quality assurance engineer, Etta Johnston helps maintain AS9100 compliance while ensuring the quality and reliability of our products. She’s directly involved in the engineering design process, working closely with the engineering team to build quality into products from the very beginning.

Q: What inspired you to have a career in engineering?
A: I’ve always enjoyed learning new things, and engineering gives me that opportunity every day. I love seeing ideas turn into real, tangible products, and I’m especially drawn to the discipline and structure of maintaining a strong quality system that supports that process.

Q: What skills or traits do you think are most important for success in this discipline?
A: Keeping an open mind and thinking outside the box are essential, along with discipline and attention to detail. It’s also important not to be afraid to start over, learn from challenges and continuously improve.

Noel Yim-Levin, Task Order Lead and Systems Engineer
Federal Aviation Administration, Civilian & Health Operating Group

As a task order lead, Noel Yim-Levin supports systems within the Federal Aviation Administration’s National Airspace Systems. Her work focuses on secondary support, upgrades, maintenance and design of technical systems. She is responsible for leading contractors, such as computer scientists, engineers, technical specialists, project coordinators, technical writers and configuration management specialists.

Q: What inspired you to have a career in engineering?
A: A career in engineering is truly inspirational to me because it focuses on solving real-world challenges while contributing positively to society. An engineering degree provides multidisciplinary exposure. Engineers learn to think analytically and structurally and are able to translate between business and system designs. The engineering discipline brings flexibility and is transferable across industries.

Q: What’s the most rewarding part of helping our customers achieve their goals through engineering?
A: I enjoy identifying technical solutions and continuous improvement opportunities to provide business benefits for our customers. I create value for them by improving efficiency, strengthening contractor team effectiveness, reducing costs and producing positive impacts. The most rewarding part is being a problem solver to help my customers succeed.

Brett Anderson, Mechanical Engineer
Defense Logistics Agency, Apache Program Management Office and Javelin Joint Venture, Supply Chain Management & Logistics Operating Group

Brett Anderson’s role involves redesigning physical products to make them better, cheaper and/or to fix existing problems with a current product. This involves a lot of computer-aided design (CAD) modeling and technical drawing creation for sending out the designs to be manufactured.

Q: What inspired you to have a career in engineering?
A: Since I was young, I have always been interested in the way things work. As I grew older and learned more, I started thinking of ways that things could work better if they were designed differently.

Q: What excites you most about the future of engineering in your discipline?
A: I’m excited about additive manufacturing becoming more advanced. The more precise that parts can be printed and the more materials we can print with, this will open up even more applications for additive manufacturing to be used in mechanical designs.

Read our “National Engineers Week: A Profession that Empowers Government Missions” blog to learn how the Ģ����Ƶ Federal team of engineers is delivering mission success for federal agencies.

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During��

Across Ģ����Ƶ Federal, there are more��than��1,500��employees��in direct engineering roles – and each one plays a vital part in our��company’s��growth and success and in helping our customers reach their goals.��From software to aerospace, to electrical and mechanical, our team of engineers are focused on securing IT networks��and building resilient systems, exploring the unknown in space, ensuring military readiness for our Nation’s��warfighters��and supporting other government missions.����

Ģ����Ƶ Federal engineers embrace a mission-focused��approach to solving complex challenges.��The team��prioritizes��a collaborative, customer-centric process��and��provides��engineering services across the full-system lifecycle��as well as purposeful problem solving��for��virtually every��engineering discipline.����

“What sets our engineers apart from others is their ability to balance innovation with true engineering discipline. They don’t just build for the sake of building – they are the talent behind our next-generation technologies. Our engineers work on research and development programs or with our customers on their specific challenges in support of our Nation’s critical missions,” said Eric Velte, Ģ����Ƶ Federal chief technology officer.��

Join us in celebrating Engineers Week as we honor our dedicated engineering professionals for their creativity, talent, critical thinking and passion for driving innovation and making a difference every day!��

Learn more about��Ģ����Ƶ��Federal’s��innovative��engineering solutions.����

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The second Artemis II wet dress rehearsal is scheduled for February 19 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. View the for real-time updates.

Ģ����Ƶ Federal employees across the Cape Launch Operations and Infrastructure Support (CLOIS) and programs share their personal reflections on what the mission means to them. For some, it’s about reigniting humanity’s spirit of exploration and inspiring the next generation of dreamers. For others, it’s the pride of contributing to something larger than themselves, knowing their work will have a lasting impact on this history-making spaceflight. Their words remind us that Artemis isn’t just a mission – it’s a team effort driven by purpose, innovation and the shared belief in reaching for the stars.

In Their Own Words:��What the Artemis��Mission��Means��to��Me

Read��our��“Meet Ģ����Ƶ Federal’s Faces of Artemis II” blog��for other inspiring��employee stories and��why their work��matters��to this incredible feat.

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The����test flight��now slated for��early March��marks a historic milestone in humanity’s journey back to the Moon, paving the way for deeper space exploration and a new era of discovery. This mission, the first crewed flight in��the��National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s��(NASA)��Artemis program,��represents��the culmination of years of innovation,��dedication��and collaboration.����

Behind this monumental achievement are the brilliant minds and tireless efforts of the employees who brought this vision to life.��From engineers,��technicians��and inspectors��to project managers and support teams��responsible for scheduling��and��ground operations, their passion��and��expertise��have propelled this mission from concept to reality.��

Here’s��a look at��several��Ģ����Ƶ Federal��employees��who support��the��, including why their work matters to the success of this Artemis mission. Congratulations to everyone on the Ģ����Ƶ Federal Orion and Artemis teams – we celebrate your commitment to excellence, ingenuity and teamwork!����

What��is��your role in��this��NASA program, and how did your contributions help bring this historic test flight to life?
I develop and manage requirements that define Orion’s integration and processing activities, ensuring the spacecraft meets mission��objectives. After NASA takes ownership of the Artemis vehicle, I support its processing, coordinate��launch��preparation��activities��and help resolve any technical issues that may arise.��

What is one highlight from your work on the Orion program or supporting Artemis II that��you’re��most proud of?
I worked with a team to develop,��design��and test the new thermal barrier plugs to meet Artemis II mission requirements. The new plug design significantly cuts installation time and accelerates the closeout process. I developed a plan and fixture for a vibration test to qualify the new plug design and selected the plugs to be used for the first launch attempt.��

Why My Work Matters (In Their Own Words):
I’m��honored to contribute to the exploration of space, humanity’s return to the Moon, and eventually to Mars and beyond.��Every��day brings challenging problems that require close collaboration to keep the vehicle and crew safe. Being part of this historic mission is truly indescribable.��

Personal Fun Fact:
When I was��7��years old,��I sat in the seats used for��NASA’s��Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1),��which was the first flight test of the crew module��portion��of the Orion spacecraft!��

What do you love about working at Ģ����Ƶ Federal?
I love the collaborative, positive culture and the great people at Ģ����Ƶ Federal. The company’s core values – integrity, accountability and continuous improvement – are values that I hold in high regard. Being part of an organization that contributes to something much larger than an individual is truly special.��

What��is your role in��this��NASA program, and how did your contributions help bring this historic test flight to life?��
My team��is responsible for��creating manufacturing work instructions and supporting the production floor during the assembly and testing of Orion’s wire harnesses. This includes reviewing engineering drawings,��determining��the manufacturability of��new designs��and creating solutions for problems that occur during the manufacturing process.��

What is one highlight from your work on the Orion program or supporting Artemis II that��you’re��most proud of?
I’m proud of spearheading the creation of a new production line of cables for Orion that were previously purchased from a vendor. This involved meeting numerous requirements and the development of all new testing procedures and manufacturing techniques. This will enable the Orion production team to be more independent and have a higher level of control over product quality.��

Why My Work Matters (In Their Own Words):
I’m��incredibly proud to work on America’s space program and be a small part of the��exceptional��team sending astronauts back to the Moon.��I think NASA’s Artemis program��not only serves to advance our��Nation’s technological��abilities, but��will inspire people from all around the world.��

Orion��Fun Fact:
The Orion spacecraft has over 20 miles of wires running through it to connect and power��all of��its systems!��

What do you love about working at Ģ����Ƶ Federal?
The people – I’m part of an amazing team with some of the best people you could ever ask to work with. I’ve learned so much from them, and they’ve helped me grow professionally and personally.��

What��is your role in��this��NASA program, and how did your contributions help bring this historic test flight to life?��
I work on the Orion program as a make part planner for the crew module adapter, service module and crew service module. I serve as the intermediary between production operational needs and procurement activities to ensure materials and parts are available and ready to use for scheduled installation. I also assist with the maintenance of production orders, on-floor inventory and bill of materials integrity.��

What is one highlight from your work on the Orion program or supporting Artemis II that��you’re��most proud of?
Comparatively speaking, being one of few individuals worldwide to contribute to the historic Artemis II Orion capsule is truly an extraordinary honor and humbling experience.��

Why My Work Matters (In Their Own Words):��
Our work matters because our efforts��on the Artemis program create a��lasting��impact beyond��the��mission��itself.��

Personal��Fun Fact:��
Just over eight years ago, my husband and I moved from��our small��towns��in��Maine��– western Maine for me, mid-coast Maine for him��–��to Florida;��both��of us��work on the Orion program.��

What do you love about working at Ģ����Ƶ Federal?
I have the privilege to work alongside and learn from truly brilliant individuals.��I am continually impressed by their knowledge,��collaboration��and passion for the mission.��

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As of January 15, 2026, 2,440 companies have secured a position on this IDIQ, allowing them to compete for task orders on the contract.

��characterizes SHIELD:��“This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning enabled applications where pertinent, and maximizing use of digital engineering, open systems architectures, model-based systems engineering, and agile processes in the acquisition, development, and sustainment of these capabilities.”

“Ģ����Ƶ Federal’s decades of experience in the modernization of weapon systems’ command and control and the unique insights gained from operating and maintaining some of the Nation’s most critical infrastructure has positioned us as a cost-efficient, dependable partner to MDA in multi-domain homeland defense/next generation missile defense,” said Mike Manzo, president of defense and intelligence operating group at Ģ����Ƶ Federal.

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