The Conversation We Need to Have Cybersecurity is no longer sustainable as we have practiced it. Firewalls, patch cycles, and reactive monitoring cannot keep up with adversaries who move faster, exploit automation, and operate across borders with precision. The digital threat landscape has evolved beyond the capacity of static defenses. In her recent article in …
Closing Remarks on the Series Federal contracting remains one of the most consequential avenues for businesses seeking to engage with the U.S. government. It provides unparalleled opportunities for growth, innovation, and long-term stability. Yet, as this series has demonstrated, the current climate for federal contractors is marked by an unusual confluence of uncertainty, driven by …
Strategies to Address Uncertainties as a Federal Government Contractor In response to the multidimensional uncertainties prevalent in today’s federal contracting environment, contractors must adopt a strategic posture that emphasizes resilience, adaptability, and proactive risk mitigation. Rather than reacting to disruptions as they arise, firms should build internal capabilities and systems designed to anticipate, absorb, and …
Heightened Uncertainties with the Federal Government Climate Federal contractors today operate in a climate of heightened uncertainty, marked by rapid shifts in political, economic, and administrative priorities. These uncertainties introduce significant risks that can impact project timelines, financial forecasting, workforce stability, and organizational strategy. Understanding the multifaceted nature of these uncertainties is critical for contractors …
The pro’s and con’s of being a federal contractor One of the most appealing aspects of working as a federal contractor is the opportunity to secure stable and predictable revenue streams. Federal contracts, particularly multi-year agreements or indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) arrangements, provide a level of financial consistency that is rare in many commercial sectors …
A New 3-Part Series exploring the realities of being a federal Contractor in the United States Federal contractors have become indispensable to the functioning of the U.S. government, executing a wide array of essential services and projects ranging from defense and infrastructure to healthcare, cybersecurity, and disaster relief. The public sector increasingly relies on private …
As the leader of a large federal information technology engineering and operations team, I’ve seen firsthand how the shapes of government contracting shift with each new administration. Under the current U.S. leadership, we are navigating an especially complex and rapidly evolving federal contracting environment — shaped by intersecting priorities in cybersecurity, equity for small and …