RESTON, VA, JUN 20 – -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 Jim Rittinger as the company’s new General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Rittinger brings nearly 30 years of experience as a practicing attorney and will oversee all legal and corporate governance activities for the company.

“The intersection of technology and government contracting has become increasingly complex, and Jim will play a critical role for Empower AI,” said Jeff Bohling, CEO of Empower AI. “Jim’s leadership and extensive knowledge of the industry will help us deliver for our customers and our employees on mission-critical programs.”

Rittinger joins Empower AI following his position as Chief Legal Officer at MFGS, Inc., where he oversaw the company’s legal, contracts, security, corporate development, human resources, and compliance departments. He has also held senior legal and general counsel roles at companies such as Micro Focus International, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Dell Services Federal Government, and Perot Systems. Rittinger has a juris doctor degree from the Fordham University School of Law and clerked for judges sitting on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

“I am excited for the opportunity to join the Empower AI team, at a time where technology is playing such an important, transformative role in our government and their many missions,” Rittinger said. “I look forward to serving the business and providing legal solutions that support our customers and employees in the important work they do for the nation.”

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.