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BTS Recognized as a Top Workplace in Baltimore Metro Area for 2024

BTS is thrilled to announce that we have been named a recipient of the Baltimore Sun Top Workplaces award for 2024! This recognition, based entirely on anonymous employee feedback, highlights the incredible culture we’ve built together at BTS. 2024 marks BTS’ 3rd year in a row to receive this recognition. The survey measured key components

GLICON: 1 Year Later

As we mark the one-year anniversary of GLICON, our joint venture continues to grow in impact and innovation. Reflecting on a year of achievements, the PMO team shares their insights on supporting the mission and building a powerful foundation for the future. From tackling complex challenges to infusing a bit of dino-themed fun into the

The Art of Community: Reflecting on BTS’s Mission and Mindset

At this year’s annual BTS picnic, we had the pleasure of inviting Wade Forbes of RedTale Communications to capture the heart and soul of BTS in real-time. With 200 markers. And a 6-foot canvas. Surrounded by the warmth of our staff, partners, families, and friends, Wade transformed conversations and reflections into a visual story of

Many Teams, One Mission

In an ever-changing world, our nation’s security relies on more than just technology or strategy—it depends on the strength and unity of those who serve it. At BTS, we know that while our teams have different skills, experiences, and backgrounds, we are united by a single purpose: One Mission. It’s this spirit of unity that

BTS Named Best of Howard County in the 2024 Cybersecurity Awards by the Cybersecurity Association, Inc.

BTS today announced the Cybersecurity Association, Inc. (formerly CAMI), a regional membership association leading the advancement of cybersecurity through advocacy and collaboration, named BTS the Best of Howard County winner in the 2024 Cybersecurity Awards. These competitive awards recognize leading-edge cybersecurity products and services and change-makers and innovators who contribute to our nation’s cybersecurity ecosystem.

BTS Proud to Support CACI’s $273 Million Task Order for USCENTCOM Intelligence Expertise

BTS is excited to announce its role as part of the winning team, as a subcontractor to CACI International Inc, with the award of a five-year task order worth up to $273 million to continue providing intelligence expertise to the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM). Awarded through the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM),

BTS BEHIND THE SCENES: MEET BILLING ACCOUNTANT PATRICIA RIXSE

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen at BTS and give you a “behind the scenes” look into their worlds. In this month’s feature we’ll meet Billing Accountant Patricia Rixse and talk career transitions, vintage Broncos, and what advice to give to your younger self. Can

Beans, Bullets, & Band-Aids. How One BTS Team Supports the Mission

From “beans, bullets, and band-aids,” one of BTS’ operational teams has been providing critical logistical support abroad and doing such an incredible job that we wanted to give them a quick spotlight to recognize all they do. From logistics to comms and keeping things on track when the track itself keeps moving, here’s a Q/A

BTS Behind the Scenes: Meet Director of Finance & Accounting Aislinn Blazejak

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen at BTS and give you a “behind the scenes” look into their worlds. In this month’s feature we’ll talk with Director of Finance & Accounting Aislinn Blazejak and talk travel, road trips, and her top reads of the year.

BTS to Support Key Task Order Providing Global Operational Support for Unmanned Systems to U.S. Army

As a proud member of the winning team led by CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI), BTS announces its pivotal role in the recently awarded five-year task order valued at up to $414 million to provide expertise and unmanned systems support to the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) – Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber,

BTS Behind the Scenes: Meet Operations Manager Kevin Spurlin

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen at BTS and give you a “behind the scenes” look into their worlds. In this month’s feature we’ll talk with Operations Manager Kevin Spurlin and hear about perspective gained, experience applied, and what it means to be a “reformed

Mini Golf for Good: Taking it to the Next Level for PTSD Treatment & Awareness

If you look back on our blog and YouTube you’ll see plenty of pics and video over the last few years of something called the #minigolf4good tournament – an unconventional fundraiser for the IC focused on connecting much needed mental health services with veterans, contractors and their families. This year, 2024, marked the 4th fundraising

BTS Behind the Scenes: Meet Portfolio Lead Chris Cardwell

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen at BTS and give you a “behind the scenes” look into their worlds. In this month’s feature we’ll talk with Portfolio Lead Chris Cardwell on world travel, free lunches, and world championship sports. We found out you were once

BTS Nominated as Finalist for 2024 Moxie Awards

BTS is pleased to have been named a finalist in the 2024 Moxie Awards. Selected from hundreds of applicants across 17 categories, the Moxie Awards are about boldness, innovation, growth, leadership, community service, and local achievements. Finalists were recently announced by Katie Jordan, the 2024 Moxie Award Chair. “The Moxie Award program recognizes organizations that

BTS Behind the Scenes: Meet Jaime Arthur, Contracts Manager

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen at BTS and give you a “behind the scenes” look into their worlds. In this month’s feature we’ll talk with Contracts Manager Jaime Arthur about life overseas, workout routines, and comfort zones. What was your transition like out of

BTS Behind the Scenes: Meet Kim Dickson, Portfolio Lead

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen at BTS and give you a “behind the scenes” look into their worlds. In this month’s feature we’ll talk with Portfolio Lead Kim Dickson and talk sports, Super Bowls, and what COPS and SIGINT have in common. Growing up,

BTS Behind the Scenes: Meet Team Lead/Advisor Kathy Carlson

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen at BTS and give you a “behind the scenes” look into their worlds. In this month’s feature we’ll talk with Team Lead/Advisor Kathy Carlson and talk about cat herding, leadership, wins, losses, and life. You’re incredibly active in the

BTS Celebrates Key Role on Winning Team with CACI for $420 Million U.S. Army C5ISR Contract

As a proud member of the winning team led by CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI), BTS is thrilled to announce our pivotal role in the recently awarded five-year task order valued at up to $420 million. This endeavor supports the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance &

BTS and iNovex Strategic Joint Venture, GLICON, Yields Win

Joint Venture GLICON managing partner BTS Software Solutions, specializing in intelligence operations, software development, advanced engineering, intelligence training, and strategic advisory services and iNovex, a provider of software development solutions focused on cybersecurity, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), data analysis, and robotic process automation for the Intelligence Community (IC) were the successful bidders of a Next Generation

BTS Behind the Scenes: Meet Business Development and Proposal Manager Destiny Ridguard

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen at BTS and give you a “behind the scenes” look into their worlds. In this month’s feature we’ll talk with Business Development and Proposal Manager Destiny Ridguard and talk communications, viral videos, and travel. You’ve had a variety of

BTS Behind the Scenes: Meet Fred & Susan Shaw from BTS Finance

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen at BTS and give you a “behind the scenes” look into their worlds. In this month’s feature we’ll talk to BTS’ only husband-and-wife finance team and get a glimpse into their world of strategy, fitness, and finances. It’s not

BTS Behind the Scenes: Meet Director of MPO Operations Doug Himes

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen at BTS and give you a “behind the scenes” look into their worlds. In this month’s feature we’ll talk with Director of MPO Operations Doug Himes and talk about marathons, cycling, the road to BTS and whether it’s morally

Mindset, Motivation, Discipline: Starting a New Year Strong

In last month’s feature we talked with Technical Intelligence Recruiter Chris Manning and heard about active-duty service transition, lessons learned, and desire to serve other transitioning veterans in his role at BTS. Today, with the start of a new year, we asked Chris to share how his experiences in martial arts and bodybuilding can help

BTS Behind the Scenes: Meet Chris Manning, Technical Intelligence Recruiter

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen at BTS and give you a “behind the scenes” look into their worlds. In this month’s feature we’ll talk with Technical Intelligence Recruiter Chris Manning and hear his story of transitioning from active duty, creating a strong team culture,

BTS: Top Workplace Winner for 2022

BTS is honored to announce that it has been named a 2022 Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun! This is incredibly meaningful for us as this recognition comes directly from the candid feedback of our employees and their experiences. This is one of the most forthright ways we can validate that the employee-focused culture we’re

BTS BEHIND THE SCENES: MEET THERESA DESSASO, CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen at BTS and give you a “behind the scenes” look into their worlds. In this month’s feature we’ll talk with Chief Growth Officer Theresa Dessaso and talk silicon valley, camping, glamping, and the recipe for success when it comes

BTS Behind the Scenes: Meet Harmony Senko, Sr. Technical Recruiter

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen at BTS and give you a “behind the scenes” look into their worlds. In this month’s feature we’ll talk with Sr. Technical Recruiter Harmony Senko and talk roller derby, recruiting, music, meditation, and more. Take a look! While your

BTS Behind the Scenes: Meet Isai Hernandez, Consultant Intern

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen at BTS and give you a “behind the scenes” look into their worlds. In this month’s feature we’ll talk with Consultant Intern Isai Hernandez and talk sports, proposal writing, gaining technical skills, and more. You have a really interesting

Mini Golf for Good, Round 2: Bigger, Badder, and Better for PTSD Treatment

How do you top an amazing first-of-it’s-kind fundraiser when it’s time to launch the sequel a year later? Well, you go bigger, reach farther, push harder, and try to outdo yourself in every area you can. That was the theme for this year’s IC4 Mini Golf 4 Good tournament for PTSD treatment, the second event

Limitations and Mastery: Solo Sailing Around the World Like it’s 1968

In 2019, BTS’ David Tohn set off to sail a leg of the Clipper Race Around the World. Today, the skipper of that boat, Guy Waites, prepares to set sail on an even greater challenge, the Golden Globe Race, which involves sailing around the world – non-stop and alone – using technology from the 1960s.

BTS Behind the Scenes: Meet Sam Jha, Senior Technical Recruiter

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen at BTS and give you a “behind the scenes” look into their worlds. In this month’s feature we’ll talk with Sr. Technical Recruiter Sam Jha and talk Beatles merch, the IC talent space, hot jobs, and more. We heard

BTS Behind the Scenes: Meet Harmony Senko, Sr. Technical Recruiter

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen at BTS and give you a “behind the scenes” look into their worlds. In this month’s feature we’ll talk with Sr. Technical Recruiter Harmony Senko and talk roller derby, recruiting, music, meditation, and more. Take a look! While your

BTS Behind the Scenes: Meet Tom Bohne, Senior Vice President

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen at BTS and give you a “behind the scenes” look into their worlds. In this month’s feature we’ll talk with SVP Tom Bohne on pit bull non-profits, culinary school, bourbon, BTS and what it feels like to be a

BTS Behind the Scenes: Meet Lindsey Brown, Director of Corporate Services

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen at BTS and give you a “behind the scenes” look into their worlds. In this month’s feature we’ll talk with Director of Corporate Services Lindsey Brown and hear about her world travel, perspective on military moves, and why supporting

BTS Behind the Scenes: Meet BTS’ Recruiting Team (Part 2)

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen at BTS and give you a “behind the scenes” look into their worlds. In this month’s feature we’ll continue the conversation with BTS’ recruiting team and talk warrior mindset, wake up juice, career advice and cornhole. If you haven’t

Veterans in Transition: Advice for Employers on Hiring Veterans

In this Veterans Day blog series, we asked our veteran workforce what advice they would give to employers as they engage with and interview veterans who may be entering the civilian workforce for the first time. From jargon to job descriptions, requirements and work ethic, here’s the advice from team BTS. “What advice would you

Veterans in Transition: What I Wish Others Knew

In this second Veterans Day blog post we asked our veteran workforce to share what they wished other people knew about what their time of transition was like. Below are their answers and thoughts as we recognize the contributions of our veterans and seek to support and encourage those in the midst of a transition

Veterans in Transition: Advice From One to Another

As a veteran-led organization, BTS has always been about recognizing the contributions of our veterans and focusing on what they bring to the table, whether in uniform or not. On this Veterans Day we asked our workforce to answer the question below about transitions- an important topic for all those who are moving on from

BTS Behind the Scenes: Meet BTS’ Recruiting Team (Part 1)

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen at BTS and give you a “behind the scenes” look into their worlds. In this month’s feature we’ll talk with BTS’ legendary recruiting trio and learn where they came from, what drives them, and what’s trending with the intel

Forged in Service, Forward to the Future: BTS Celebrates Ten Years

This summer, BTS proudly celebrates 10 years of battle-tested innovation, service, and teamwork, an accomplishment rooted in service to the national defense and the fortitude of BTS teams past, present, and future. As we look back with a sense of pride, we know that this journey was not without its scars. It had its hardships,

Mini Golf for Good: Behind the Scenes of the 2021 Mini Golf Tournament for PTSD Treatment

Every day we lose 22 veterans to suicide. This number doesn’t even include other civilians, contractors, and families affected or impacted by this difficult mental health condition. Many of us have seen the impact PTSD can have; but it can be even more devastating when left undiagnosed or hidden. In summer of 2020 BTS set

BTS Behind the Scenes: Meet Ken Hammond, All-Source Intelligence Specialist

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen at BTS and give you a “behind the scenes” look into their worlds. In this month’s feature we’ll talk with All-Source Intelligence Specialist Ken Hammond and learn how soccer impacts the IC, the best places to travel, and the

BTS Behind the Scenes: Meet Carl Eberle, Full Stack Engineer

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen at BTS and give you a “behind the scenes” look into their worlds. In this month’s feature we’ll talk with Full Stack Engineer Carl Eberle and learn about BTS’ role in Baltimore City’s COVID-19 prepaid card project, talk bioinformatics,

BTS Behind the Scenes: Meet Darien Hall, Senior Intelligence Analyst

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen at BTS and give you a “behind the scenes” look into their worlds. In this month’s feature we’ll talk with Senior Intelligence Analyst Darien Hall, and hear his take on career planning, roller coasters, and mentorship. What are some

BTS Behind the Scenes: Meet Lauren Schamburg, Intelligence Analyst

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen at BTS and give you a “behind the scenes” look into their worlds. In this month’s feature we’ll talk with Mid All-Source Intelligence Analyst Lauren “Scham” Schamburg, and talk cosplay, career paths, and the superhero team known as BTS.

Why Hire A Veteran?

With many veterans transitioning into new roles as they conclude active duty service, it’s important to note that while a veteran may not match a position description exactly, they bring countless other attributes that could make a tremendous impact on an organization or team. Make no mistake, transitioning to the private sector isn’t easy but,

Born From the Battlespace: The BTS Origin Story

If you’ve been to the BTS website or read any of our blogs over the last few years, then you’ve probably noticed some themes. Teamwork. Technology. Commitment to the mission. Veteran focus. Innovation. These values aren’t just a recent development, they’re in our DNA, and in today’s blog post we’d like to share the origin

Got Certs? Meet the BTS ISO 9000 All Stars

Today we’re pleased to announce that BTS has passed the rigorous ISO 9000 certification requirements and is officially ISO 9000 certified! While no small feat in and of itself, this accomplishment was achieved through the dedication and attention to detail of the amazing “ISO All Stars” you see below. Here’s a glimpse into lessons learned

We Sent Quarantine Survival Boxes to our Entire Staff. Here’s the Story.

How do you encourage and connect with a workforce suddenly required to stay home? BTS recently came up with a creative solution to connect with our teams and, in case you missed our feature in Technical.ly Baltimore, here are the details. It’s called the QBOX, short for “Quarantine Survival Box.” We launched it this May,

A Response to Injustice and an Active Re-Affirmation of Our Values

The following is an excerpt of a letter sent to all BTS staff regarding racism, equality, and social unrest in light of recent events. As we are all painfully aware, our country is experiencing unprecedented civil unrest triggered by the tragic death of George Floyd, but the roots trace back to our country’s founding.

BTS Behind the Scenes: Meet Joe Hughes, Digital Network Analyst

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen at BTS and give you a “behind the scenes” look into their worlds. In this month’s feature we’ll talk with Digital Network Analyst Joe Hughes, a member of the team with some wise words for the next generation and

BTS Behind the Scenes: Meet Chasity Thompson, Senior Analyst

With the current COVID-19 situation we’re taking this month’s installment of BTS Behind the Scenes to feature Senior Analyst Chasity Thompson. As an experienced analyst Chasity is not only supporting the intelligence mission but also the mission at home (kids, family, husband, garden, etc). We asked Chasity how she’s rolling with the changes and the

BTS Behind the Scenes: Meet Jesse Scites, Lead Engineer

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen behind the scenes at BTS so our teams can do their best work on the front lines. In today’s feature you’ll get to know Lead Engineer Jesse Scites and hear about the impact of miniaturization in RF, the need

BTS Behind the Scenes: Meet Erich Izdepski, SVP for IR&D

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen behind the scenes at BTS so our teams can do their best work on the front lines. In today’s feature you’ll get to know SVP for IR&D, Erich Izdepski, and get a window into his world of synth-building, tech-trends,

BTS Behind the Scenes: Meet Kirsten Posko, Director of Corporate Services

BTS Behind the Scenes is a chance to showcase the people who are making things happen behind the scenes at BTS so our teams can do their best work on the front lines. In today’s feature you’ll get to know Kirsten Posko, Director of Corporate Services (and clearly a Ravens fan). From benefits to the

Battling Mother Nature for a Cause: The BTS/HCEDA Clipper Race Adventure

While sailing may be a popular pastime with some, it’s most likely the kind of sailing that involves relaxation, blue skies, friendly waves, and a memorable day on the water with friends. For BTS CEO David Tohn, and HCEDA CEO Larry Twele, an upcoming sailing trip involves leaning off the side of a 70-foot racing

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