Interesting times ahead for the new CEO of the Professional Services Council
Interview transcribed: Jim Carroll I spent my almost the entirety of my career working for the government, starting out local in Virginia, in Fairfax County, going…
DoD addresses two big challenges to make CMMC a reality
The Defense Department feels better than ever about the future of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program. DoD is close to solving two big obstacles to get CMMC…
Do You Need to Train on the Art of “Managing Up”?
Managing up…is about creating the conditions you need to be successful, whether that’s negotiating your workload, giving feedback and having it be heard, or advocating for the resources…
The potential impact the Schedule Policy/Career could have on scientific integrity
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton: You were one of eight former political leaders at [Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)] who signed a letter objecting to the proposed OPM rule establishing the…
A look back at the origins of DIU
What: The creation of the Defense Innovation Unit When: Defense Secretary Ash Carter launched the organization as the Defense Innovation Unit Experimental, or DIUx, in 2015. Why it matters:…
The table stakes for government contracting are increasing, and so is uncertainty
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton All right, so we’re talking about the 16th iteration of Deltek’s Clarity survey. But before we dump into the 2025 version, I’d like to…
Another oversight office gets zero-ed out
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton All right, let’s start with this first question. What is the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs? Rebecca Klar Yes. So, the…
Contractors win more by knowing: The 3 deciders on the other side of GovCon
I get that this may be obvious, but for federal contractors, every competitive advantage matters. The government contracting market is enormous, which means that opportunity abounds. However, abundant…
Sen. Peters believes the time is right for SAMOSA
A bipartisan group of Senators are trying to get ahead of the legislative clock and push through a software management bill that potentially could lead to billions of…
The latest product from the FAR overhaul is posted, to positive reviews
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton: We’ve got some news to talk about. The revolutionary FAR overhaul. The first part of it is out, Part 10. What caught your eye?…