The agency made the 10-year award through the $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract.

A spokesperson confirmed the appointment and said the IT leader will start work on Oct. 10.

The agency expects to complete the contract switchover nine months ahead of the federal deadline.

The five-year procurement falls under the larger umbrella of the government's $50 billion EIS contract.

The program takes aim at security clearances, a major hurdle to bringing new talent into the contract workforce.

VA needs a high-speed urban and rural data network to provide care and benefits to about 18 million veterans and their families.