Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology 
Thu, February 10, 2011
ManTech Chairman and CEO George J. Pedersen Named Federal 100 Winner by Federal Computer Week
FAIRFAX, Va.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--ManTech International Corporation (NASDAQ:MANT) ([ www.mantech.com ]), a leading provider of innovative technologies and solutions for mission-critical national security programs, announced today that co-founder, chairman and CEO George J. Pedersen has been named to the 2011 Federal 100 by [ Federal Computer Week ]. The Federal 100 Awards recognize leaders in government and industry who made significant contributions to the federal government IT community throughout the previous year. This marks the second time Pedersen has appeared on the list.
"I am honored to be named to the 2011 Federal 100"
Under Pedersena™s leadership, ManTech has earned a reputation as a leading technology provider to the federal government. In 2010, Pedersen guided ManTech through three mergers and acquisitions to help expand the companya™s cyber security and command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) offerings. ManTecha™s acquisition of Sensor Technologies Inc. was named 2010a™s top defense-related acquisition by Washington Technology magazine. ManTech experienced strong job growth in 2010, increasing its employee numbers by 25 percent to total more than 10,000 professionals in 40 countries. The company was also named to FORTUNEas a100 Fastest Growing Companiesa of 2010, Military Times EDGEa™s 2010 a[ Best Employers for Vets ],a G.I. Jobsa™ [ 2011 Military Friendly Employers List ], and received the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center 2010 Contractor Excellence Award.
aI am honored to be named to the 2011 Federal 100,a Pedersen said. aThis past year, ManTech has played a significant role providing the federal government and defense agencies with innovative solutions that help keep our nation safe. I share this recognition with the entire ManTech family, who work day after day to support our customersa™ vital missions in the United States and in 40 countries.a
A select panel of government and industry leaders reviewed hundreds of nominations from Federal Computer Week readers to select the winners of the 2011 Federal 100, who will be honored at the 22nd Annual Federal Awards Gala on March 28. A complete list of the 2011 honorees is available at [ www.fcw.com ] and will appear in the March 28 issue of Federal Computer Week.
About ManTech International Corporation
Headquartered in Fairfax, Va., with more than 10,000 professionals in 40 countries around the world, ManTech is a leading provider of innovative technologies and solutions for mission-critical national security programs for the intelligence community; the departments of Defense, State, Homeland Security and Justice, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the space community; the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and other U.S. federal government customers. ManTech's expertise includes systems engineering, systems integration, enterprise architecture, cyber security, information assurance, intelligence operations and analysis support, network and critical infrastructure protection, information operations and information warfare support, information technology, communications integration, global logistics and supply chain management, and service-oriented architectures. Additional information on ManTech can be found at [ www.mantech.com ].