A widely held assumption in workforce discussions is that defense contracting simply cannot win the talent competition against commercial technology companies when it comes to younger professionals. Margarita Howard, the sole owner, CEO, and president of HX5, challenges that view directly. Her company has grown to more than 1,000 employees across 34 states and 90…

Margarita Howard, HX5 continues to demonstrate how structured execution and disciplined planning can translate into consistent results in federal contracting. As a woman-owned small business operating in a competitive environment, HX5 has focused on building repeatable systems that support both capture and delivery. At the center of the company’s approach is a centralized proposal and…