the human impact of the government shutdown, the evolving role of AI in federal operations and the economic effects across the public and private sectors.

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This week on Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, three federal and industry leaders spotlight sweeping changes shaping the government’s approach to acquisition, cybersecurity, and supply chain resilience. Karla Smith Jackson of NASA explains how the FAR Council is streamlining the Federal Acquisition Regulation for the first time in over four decades. Katie Bowen from Synack outlines the dual impact...

On this episode of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, major shifts in government operations take center stage. Experts analyze the Trump administration’s proposal to move the U.S. Postal Service under the Commerce Department, exploring the logistical, financial, and political implications. Retired Marine Corps Major General Arnold Punaro breaks down the Pentagon’s $50 billion budget realignment and...

At WEST 2025 in San Diego, top military and industry leaders explored the evolving landscape of naval technology, cybersecurity, and workforce readiness. In exclusive interviews, Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence, USA (Ret.), President & CEO of AFCEA International, Barry Tanner, Deputy CIO of the U.S. Navy, and Vice Adm. Karl Thomas shared insights on modernizing defense infrastructure, harnessing AI for...

Navigating 2025: Federal Efficiency, Innovation, and Workforce Transformation

Explore insights on Presidential Management Agenda progress, improving employee experience, and OPM's data strategy on Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose.

A new executive order is reshaping the way federal agencies classify their Chief Human Capital Officers (CHCOs), and while the order itself makes no direct demand to politicize these roles, the potential consequences could be significant. Former Department of Homeland Security CHCO, Jeff Neal, recently joined Francis to break down what’s really at stake.

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II: Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence, USA (Ret.), President and CEO of AFCEA International

Stephen Pipino, Principal Cybersecurity Architect at Salesforce, addressed both the challenges and potential solutions in cloud security during his interview.

The rapid pace of policy changes from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) created a challenging environment for federal managers. In a recent episode of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, former OPM Director Jeff Pon and Jenny Mattingley, Vice President for Government Affairs at the Partnership for Public Service, discussed how agencies have been adapting to the surge of directives and what it...

The federal workforce is facing a period of uncertainty, with voluntary early retirements, restructuring, and shifting policies. In a recent discussion on Fed Gov Today, Jeff Neal, Principal at ChiefHRO and former Chief Human Capital Officer at the Department of Homeland Security, and Sydney Heimbrock, Chief Industry Advisor for Public Sector at Qualtrics, provided crucial insights into how HR...

Traci DiMartini, Chief Human Capital Officer at the IRS, and Mike Chon, Vice President and Partner for Talent Transformation at IBM Consulting, discuss the transformative impact of AI on workforce management.

EY: Securing the Depths