Harkcon Welcomes Dr. Paula Harkins as Chief Growth Officer to Lead Expansion in GovCon Industry Contracts

Harkcon announcing new appointment of Dr. Paula Harkins to lead expansion in GovCon industry Contracts using image of US Government building

January 2025 — Harkcon, Inc., a leading provider of customized human capital and organizational performance, program management, and training development and design solutions is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Paula Harkins as Chief Growth Officer. Dr. Harkins joins Harkcon from Serco, bringing over 20 years of expertise in driving strategic growth within the government and private sectors. Her appointment signals a new phase of innovation and expansion for Harkcon as the company positions itself to capture major contracts across federal agencies.

“Dr. Harkins’ proven track record in growth strategy and her deep understanding of our clients’ unique challenges make her the ideal leader to drive Harkcon’s next chapter,” said Kevin Harkins, CEO of Harkcon, Inc. “We are thrilled to have her on board as we accelerate our efforts to deliver performance-enhancing technologies and value-added solutions for our clients.”

Harkcon’s growth strategy will focus on two key areas:

Adopting Performance-Enhancing Technologies for GovCon Clients: Harkcon will continue to research, develop, and integrate cutting-edge technology solutions, including artificial intelligence to enhance data-driven insights and advanced simulation tools using extended reality, to help clients improve operational efficiency and decision-making.

Delivering Value-Added Solutions for GovCon Clients: Harkcon aims to strengthen its portfolio by providing tailored services in human and organizational performance, training design and development, emergency management, and program management. These offerings are specifically designed to address the complex needs of federal entities such as the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Interior (DOI), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Dr. Harkins commented, “I am honored to join Harkcon at such a pivotal moment in its journey. By combining innovative technologies with our commitment to mission-critical solutions, we will ensure our clients achieve measurable success and resilience in today’s evolving operational landscape.”

Harkcon has a strong history of delivering impactful solutions to government and commercial clients, with a reputation for excellence in performance consulting and operational readiness. With Dr. Harkins at the helm of growth strategy, the company is poised to expand its impact, driving innovation and ensuring mission success for its clients.

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About Harkcon, Inc.

Harkcon is a performance management and technology company. Founded by Service-disabled veterans, we have honorably served the U.S. Government for two decades, providing customized human performance management and technological solutions that achieve outstanding results for clients such as the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Defense, and Department of State.