Employee Spotlight: Erika Outland
February 26, 2025
At Centuria, we take pride in the dedication and expertise of our team members who ensure mission-critical software meets the highest standards. Today, we are spotlighting Erika Outland, a highly skilled leader who manages a team of software test engineers supporting the Headquarters (HQ) Cyberspace Capabilities Center (CCC) at Scott Air Force Base.
With a sharp focus on quality and precision, Erika and her team are responsible for assessing and certifying mission-critical software packages for Air Force customers. Their work ensures that deployed software is secure, reliable, and mission-ready. Under Erika’s leadership, the team has streamlined testing processes, enhanced training efforts, and improved efficiency, allowing for faster certification timelines without compromising quality. Most notably, she received an official letter of recognition from the division’s Director of Cyberspace Support stating, “Your outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to excellence have left a profound impact on our organization.”
Under her leadership, the Software and Application Certification Assessment (SACA) team’s outstanding high-priority package queue has decreased by over 95%. Whether tackling complex challenges or coordinating with key Government stakeholders, Erika and her team are committed to delivering excellence.
We are grateful for Erika’s leadership and contributions to our mission. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!
Centuria Corporation (Centuria) announced today that they have been awarded the Special Item Number (SIN) 518210C – Cloud Computing and Cloud Related IT Professional Services to their GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). SIN 518210C includes commercially available cloud computing services such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) and emerging cloud computing services, to include cloud based artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) as well as IT professional services that are focused on providing the types of services that support the Government's adoption of, migration to, or governance/management of cloud computing. Centuria’s experience includes providing IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) enabling cloud capabilities for over 35,000 users at multiple NASA Centers including Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Johnson Space Center (JSC), and Ames Research Center (ARC). Centuria’s CEO & Founder, Kevin Burke, noted, “The addition of the Cloud SIN [SIN 518210C] reinforces Centuria’s commitment to advancing secure cloud modernization across the federal enterprise. As agencies accelerate digital transformation initiatives, the Cloud SIN enables us to deliver scalable, mission-ready cloud engineering, migration, and security solutions to current and future clients.” ABOUT CENTURIA Recognized by the Washington Post as a Top Workplace, Centuria is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a registered ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 20000-1:2018, CMMI Level 3-assessed, and CMMC Level 2-certified company. Since 2002, Centuria has been delivering Information Technology, Engineering, Scientific and Managed Services to the Federal Government. Centuria offers technical and scientific expertise in information technology, aerospace, meteorology, radar, and defense systems and has earned the trust and respect of our clients through a mission-oriented and service-first approach. Centuria is headquartered in Reston, VA, with offices in Rochester, NY.
Centuria Corporation (Centuria) is pleased to announce that they have been awarded a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 2.0 – Weather Domain (ProTech-Weather 2.0) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. ProTech encompasses a suite of IDIQ multiple award contracts, organized into four Domains: Satellite, Fisheries, Oceans, and Weather. ProTech-Weather 2.0 has a 10-year total period of performance, a ceiling value of $8B (combined ceiling across all ProTech domains) and enables supporting, updating, and planning meteorological, hydrological, and communications capabilities in support of the National Weather Service’s mission and strategic plan to provide weather, water, and climate data, forecasts, warnings, and impact-based decision support services (IDSS) to protect life and property and enhance the national economy and build a Weather-Ready Nation. Centuria was selected for their expertise providing engineering, scientific, and technical services in support of NWS programs including Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXARD), NOAA Weather Radio (NWR), U.S. National Ice Center (USNIC), Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS), National Data Buoy Center (NDBC), and to NOAA’s Office of Human Capital Services (OHCS). Centuria’s Chief Growth Officer, Edward Hall, said of the award, “The ProTech-Weather 2.0 award will enable Centuria to support NWS as the Service continues its transformation. We are honored to be selected for this critical contract and look forward to building on our 17+ years of experience developing, maintaining, and sustaining NWS mission-essential systems worldwide ensuring the delivery if timely and effective environmental intelligence products and services to the Nation.” ABOUT CENTURIA Recognized by the Washington Post as a Top Workplace, Centuria is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a registered ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 20000-1:2018, CMMI Level 3-assessed, and CMMC Level 2-certified company. Since 2002, Centuria has been delivering Information Technology, Engineering, Scientific and Managed Services to the Federal Government. Centuria offers technical and scientific expertise in information technology, aerospace, meteorology, radar, and defense systems and has earned the trust and respect of our clients through a mission-oriented and service-first approach. Centuria is headquartered in Reston, VA, with offices in Rochester, NY.
Centuria is pleased to announce it was awarded a contract for the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $151B. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility. Centuria was selected for their expertise in Systems Engineering, Hardware and Software Modifications, and Cybersecurity for DOD and other federal customers. Centuria’s Executive Vice President (EVP), John Cordeiro, said of the award, “The MDA SHIELD award reflects Centuria’s demonstrated ability to deliver high quality solutions across a diverse array of customers in both classified and unclassified environments. The company is proud of this achievement, and we look forward to extending our service offerings in support of MDA’s mission to deliver a next generation missile defense system that protects our homeland, the warfighter, and our allies” ABOUT CENTURIA Recognized by the Washington Post as a Top Workplace, Centuria is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a registered ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 20000-1:2018, CMMI Level 3-assessed, and CMMC Level 1-certified company. Since 2002, Centuria has been delivering Information Technology, Engineering, Scientific and Managed Services to the Federal Government. Centuria offers technical and scientific expertise in information technology, aerospace, meteorology, radar, and defense systems and has earned the trust and respect of our clients through a mission-oriented and service-first approach. Centuria is headquartered in Reston, VA, with offices in Rochester, NY.
