RESTON, VA, JUL 25 - Empower AI (formerly NCI Information Systems), a leading provider of advanced information technology solutions and professional services to U.S. government agencies, today announced the appointment of Pamela Rothka as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. A member of the executive leadership team, Pamela will partner with CEO Jeff Bohling and the Board of Empower AI to drive the company’s strategy and financial integrity during a time of significant growth. 

“We are very pleased to welcome Pamela to Empower AI’s leadership team,” said Jeff Bohling, CEO of Empower AI. “Her disciplined approach to finance and significant experience of delivering results across our industry makes her an ideal fit for Empower AI and our focus on long-term growth.” 

As CFO, Rothka is responsible for all aspects of Empower AI’s financial, treasury, and corporate strategies, including financial planning and analysis, capital and cash management, accounting functions, and M&A. She also manages the company’s external audit and lender relationships. With nearly 30 years of financial leadership expertise, Pamela has held senior financial leadership roles at several leading privately held, private equity backed, and publicly traded government contractors, including serving as CFO of ECS Federal, Octo Consulting, and Buchanan & Edwards.

“I am excited to join the Empower AI team,” Rothka said. “It is truly an honor to join an exceptional group of leaders and work with KKR to provide the transformative solutions that help make our nation more secure.”

Pamela began her career as a Certified Public Accountant in a Big 4 Accounting Firm before progressing through industry. She serves on the board of directors at Make-a-Wish Mid-Atlantic in addition to serving as their Treasurer. She is also Chair of the CFO Council of WashingtonExec. Her exceptional record leading corporate development and strategy has won her numerous recognitions throughout her career including being named one of the Power Women of DC Tech by DCA Live as well as the 2022 Public Company Chief Financial Officer of the year by WashingtonExec. Pamela holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in management information systems.

About Empower AI

Empower AI is built for government missions. We help federal agency leaders solve the government’s biggest IT challenges by bridging commercial innovation with missions of national importance. Our proven AI solutions and services provide a practical and secure path for agencies to realize the full potential of the workforce. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empower AI leverages three decades of mission-critical federal IT experience to ensure defense and civilian agencies have a direct path to meaningful transformation. For more information, visit www.empower.ai.