Paul Dillahay (pictured), NCI president and CEO, in a statement, after NCI announced it has agreed to be purchased by H.I.G. Capital for $283 million to accelerate its use of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and agile software development.

"The partnership with H.I.G. Capital will offer NCI an opportunity to accelerate our growth strategy; enhance our delivery of premier solutions to our customers, including the use of artificial intelligence and agile software development to increase the speed, productivity and capability of their missions; and create new opportunities for our employees."