Rick Wagner, President of Microsoft Federal

Rick Wagner is the president of Microsoft Federal and a 2022 Wash100 winner. He is also a member of the Potomac Officers Club.

As president of Microsoft’s federal arm, he leads a team that ensures that government clients are successful in adopting modern technologies. Microsoft Federal enables secure and agile digital transformation, robust security processes and end-to-end technology deployment.

Wagner has been with the computer company since July 2020, according to his LinkedIn profile.

The industry veteran held various leadership roles at ManTech International before assuming his current leadership role. He was president of the Mission, Cyber and Intelligence Solutions group; the chief operating officer of MCIS; and the senior vice president and general manager of the company’s Advanced Technical Solutions group.

Before joining ManTech, he handled various leadership roles at TASC, a professional services provider that was acquired by Engility Holdings in 2014. He also worked at Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Co.

Wagner started his career in 1984 as an engineer and program manager at the Department of Defense.

The Microsoft executive holds a master’s degree in engineering management from George Washington University and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.

Microsoft offers computers, computer software and IT solutions to customers at different levels, from consumers to government and commercial clients. It is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, and has multiple offices within and outside the U.S.