Certain world events have defense contractors looking for new business outside the U.S.
Interview transcript: Eric White What does the landscape look like right now? And I know that’s a big question. So be as succinct as you can, I guess….
A Florida university is building the next generation of intelligence professionals, one hands-on mission at a time
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton Tell me, what was the gap that USF was trying to fill when they started the Security Training Collaborative back in 2020? Luke Bencie…
How federal contractors stay solvent and scale smart once they survive the startup phase
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton You work with a lot of startups, maybe folks who’ve been in government, got out of government, but want to keep serving government and…
OPM renews effort to consolidate 119 HR systems into one
The Office of Personnel Management is eyeing July 4, 2027, to fully launch a new governmentwide human resources system. In a new request for proposals released Friday, OPM…
Can (and Should) You Train Employees to Network?
Networking is essential when looking for a new job, but it’s also a powerful tool to use while in a job. Formal networking training can help ensure employees…
A new DFARS rule could block defense contracts for firms with foreign consulting ties
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton There’s a big new rule that’s about to hit the DFARS. It’s going to go into effect at the end of October and…
Vendors starting to take shutdown-related austerity measures
The anxiety level among federal contractors is starting to rise as the partial government shutdown enters its third week. With lawmakers still far apart in how to at…
Treasury employees could be rewarded for identifying contract savings
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton I want to talk about a new program that Treasury has just announced. It’s called the Savings Award for Verified Efficiencies, SAVE. Always start…
Shutdown news for federal contractors: A new bill and a new rule
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton We’re in week three now of the federal government shutdown, and so conversations continue around things like back pay. We’ve heard a lot about…
Army secretary tees up acquisition reforms amid ‘unprecedented’ top cover from Trump administration
The Army’s new secretary says the service is weeks away from unveiling changes that will “completely disrupt” Army acquisition bureaucracy, arguing that the existing system and the civilian…