This week, the GovNavigators welcome Jason Miller, Executive Editor at Federal News Network, for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of federal acquisition and IT leadership. From the long-awaited FAR overhaul and GSA’s contracting shifts to the evolving role of the federal CIO, Jason unpacks what these changes mean for agencies, industry, and small businesses alike.Show NotesOMB: Improper Payments MemoEO: Improving our Nation Through Better DesignEvents on the GovNavigators' RadarAugust 25, 2025: A Hole in One with ACT-IACSeptember 16-18, 2025: Partnership for Public Service’s GovHR Conference September 18, 2025: GAIN 2025 (Marketing Conference)
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Unlocking Federal Real Estate: Efficiency, Partnerships, and the Path Ahead
This week on the GovNavigators Show, Adam and Robert sit down with George Guszcza, President and CEO of the National Institute of Building Sciences, along with Tom Scott and Paul Firth of Alvarez & Marsal, for a timely discussion on modernizing federal real estate. From shifting work patterns and aging infrastructure to public-private partnerships, our guests highlight the challenges and opportunities facing agencies today.Show NotesOPM Award Guidance Jason Miller Op-Ed: DHS Contract ReviewsDOJ Guidance New Grants Guidance Events on the GovNavigators' RadarCelonis: Public Sector Process Intelligence Day (08/19/25)Data Foundation: Virtual AI Forum: Data and Policy in the Age of AI (08/20/25)ACT-IAC: A Hole in One (08/25/25)
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Remember the Mission: Darren Ash Reflects on His Career in Public Service
This week on the GovNavigators Show, Robert and Adam meet with Darren Ash, former federal CIO of multiple agencies, most recently at the Department of the Interior. Ash shares wisdom gained over an expansive career in government, including how IT innovation can transform public service.Show NotesNEW EO: Improving Oversight of Federal GrantmakingGSA: Adding Leading AI Software to Award SchedulesGAO: Ruling on DOT ImpoundmentNIST: Updated Digital Identity GuidelinesFOR ADAM'S FELLOW EM-DASH LOVERS: Wisdom from PoeEvents on the GovNavigator’s RadarAugust 19, 2025: Celonis’ Public Sector Process Intelligence Day August 20, 2025: Data Foundation’s AI Virtual Forum: Data & Policy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (Nominate presenters by 7/31 here; register here.)
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Empowering Public Servants with Karen Lee
Karen Lee, co-founder of FedsForward, joins the GovNavigators to talk about her journey through federal service, the challenges of transitioning in and out of government, and how her organization is building scalable tools to help civil servants navigate career change.Show NotesFedsFoward WebsiteThe Data FoundationFCC Rural Healthcare ProgramUpcoming EventsAugust 5, 2025Data Foundation’s Evaluating for Efficiency: Lessons from GAO and IGs August 19, 2025Celonis’ Public Sector Process Intelligence DayAugust 20, 2025Data Foundation’s AI Virtual Forum: Data & Policy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
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Understanding Federal Procurement Consolidation with Brian Friel
This week, the GovNavigators sit down with Brian Friel, Co-Founder of BD-Squared, for a discussion on how federal procurement looks in the age of consolidation. An expert in procurement data, Friel offers great insight into how past efficiency efforts have led us to this administration's push to rid the federal government of duplicative and unnecessary contracts. Show Notes:Leadership shakeup at GSA M-25-31 (OMB memo on procurement consolidation)America's AI Action PlanThree AI-related EOs releasedEvents on the GovNavigators' RadarJuly 28-29th: AGA’s Professional Development Training July 30th: Rare HSGAC markup scheduledAugust 5th: Data Foundation’s Evaluating for Efficiency: Lessons from GAO and IGs August 19th: Celonis’ Public Sector Process Intelligence Day August 20th: Data Foundation’s AI Virtual Forum: Data & Policy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Welcome, everyone, to the The GovNavigators Show - a government focused show that won’t make you seasick. We hope to enlighten and enliven your week with news and insightful, entertaining guests all on the topic of government management.Check out more at www.govnavigators.com
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