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The GovNavigators Show

Adam

138 episodes

9 hours ago

The GovNavigators drop in with a special Thanksgiving pop-up to talk shutdown aftershocks, the rocky restart for federal employees and contractors, and what the latest CR means for the months ahead. Robert and Adam also recap the launch of the GovNavigators Network and touch on OPM’s new executive-training curriculum and Congress’s surprisingly light work schedule. A quick holiday check-in full of federal-management insights and a little gratitude for the GovNavigators community. Show Notes: ...

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The GovNavigators drop in with a special Thanksgiving pop-up to talk shutdown aftershocks, the rocky restart for federal employees and contractors, and what the latest CR means for the months ahead. Robert and Adam also recap the launch of the GovNavigators Network and touch on OPM’s new executive-training curriculum and Congress’s surprisingly light work schedule. A quick holiday check-in full of federal-management insights and a little gratitude for the GovNavigators community. Show Notes: ...

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The GovNavigators Show

Pop-up Episode: Happy Thanksgiving from the GovNavigators!

The GovNavigators drop in with a special Thanksgiving pop-up to talk shutdown aftershocks, the rocky restart for federal employees and contractors, and what the latest CR means for the months ahead. Robert and Adam also recap the launch of the GovNavigators Network and touch on OPM’s new executive-training curriculum and Congress’s surprisingly light work schedule. A quick holiday check-in full of federal-management insights and a little gratitude for the GovNavigators community. Show Notes: ...

9 hours ago

8 minutes

The GovNavigators Show

Love Rutledge on Life After DOD and the Future of Federal Talent

This week, the GovNavigators welcome Love Rutledge, host of the Fed Upward Podcast and recently retired Senior Executive from the Department of Defense. From her start as a GS-7 working two jobs to leading readiness and talent initiatives at the Pentagon, Love shares lessons from 25 years in federal service—and why she’s optimistic about what comes next. The conversation covers the latest DOD acquisition reforms, the perennial push for a clean audit, and the need for smarter, more flexible ci...

1 week ago

27 minutes

The GovNavigators Show

The Lending Brief Podcast: Ben Wallace on Modernizing Federal Loan Systems

Welcome back to The Lending Brief, brought to you by the GovNavigators and sponsored by Allocore. The Lending Brief shares stories of innovation, challenge, and impact in federal lending. In this episode, Allocore Managing Director Ben Wallace joins to discuss how government lending programs can finally catch up to the scale and speed of modern finance. Throughout our conversation, Ben breaks down what it really takes to modernize loan origination and servicing across agencies like SBA, USDA,...

1 week ago

20 minutes

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Ted Kaouk on AI and the Future of Federal Innovation

This week on the GovNavigators Show, Robert and Adam welcome Ted Kaouk, former Federal Chief Data Officer and (as Adam puts it) the godfather of the federal CDO community. Now founder of Generative Work AI, Ted joins the hosts to discuss how generative AI is transforming the way organizations think, learn, and lead. From his “30 AI apps in 30 days” challenge to lessons from building the CDO Council after the Evidence Act, Ted shares insights on how agencies can move from compliance to true da...

2 weeks ago

27 minutes

The GovNavigators Show

Dave Wennergren Reflects on the First Nine Months of Trump 2.0

This week on the GovNavigators Show, ACT-IAC CEO Dave Wennergren sits down with Robert and Adam to talk about how ACT-IAC and similar organizations are staying the course through the recent big shifts in the federal management and technology. Throughout sweeping cost-cuts, shifting priorities, and the AI wave, Dave and everyone on his team have been helping government and industry chart a path forward. Join us while we muse about where we've been, and where we might be heading. It's day...

3 weeks ago

27 minutes

The GovNavigators Show

The Lending Brief Podcast: Doug Criscitello on the Future of Federal Lending

Welcome to The Lending Brief, a brand new show brought to you by the GovNavigators and sponsored by Allocore. The Lending Brief shares stories of innovation, challenge, and impact in federal lending. Our first guest is Doug Criscitello, former CFO at HUD and SBA, and now a fellow at Arnold Ventures. Doug unpacks how the federal government quietly became one of the world’s largest lenders, and why the volume of loans has exploded since the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-era Paycheck Prote...

3 weeks ago

22 minutes

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Welcome Aboard, Hilery Sirpis!

This week on the GovNavigators podcast, Robert and Adam sit down with the newest member of the GovNavigators team, Chief Strategy Officer Hilery Sirpis! Hilery shares her insight gained from her 27 years helping government contractors connect with public-sector audiences. She shares with the navigators about her love for the state and local market, lessons from launching Route Fifty, and how successful organizations pivot during political transitions. It’s a smart, funny, and candid conversat...

4 weeks ago

28 minutes

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Gordon Gillerman on Standards, Testing, and Building Trust in Government Technology

This week, the GovNavigators welcome Gordon Gillerman, former Director of the Standards Coordination Office at NIST, to talk about how standards and testing programs quietly keep the federal government and the products it relies on running safely and efficiently. Gordon shares how collaboration between government and industry helps ensure innovation, interoperability, and public trust. Show Notes OMB: Circular A-119 Data Foundation: 2025 Shutdown RIF Impacts Tracker NSPM-8: Military...

1 month ago

29 minutes

The GovNavigators Show

Special Episode: Inside Process Intelligence Day—From Legacy Pain to Measurable Gain

This week on the GovNavigators, we bring you a special episode from Celonis’s Process Intelligence Day. we’re taking you inside Celonis Process Intelligence Day—where government and industry leaders shared how data-driven insights are reshaping public sector operations. Robert and Adam talk with Colin Wardlaw, Gary Wang, Aubrey Vaughn, and Sairah Ijaz about what it takes to modernize legacy systems, foster cultural change, and measure success through clear KPIs and real results. I...

1 month ago

30 minutes

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Oliver Wise on Data, AI, and the Future of Public Service

This week, the GovNavigators welcome Oliver Wise, former Chief Data Officer at the Department of Commerce and now Executive Director of the Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence at Johns Hopkins University. Oliver discusses his experience leading data initiatives across Commerce, including efforts to make federal data usable in an AI-driven world, and explains how local governments can harness data to improve lives through programs like the City Data Alliance. From federal policy to city...

1 month ago

27 minutes

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The Future of Shared Services with John Marshall and Steve Goodrich

This week, the GovNavigators sit down with John Marshall and Steve Goodrich of the Shared Services Leadership Coalition to chart the past, present, and what’s next in federal shared services, from payroll consolidation and NASA’s model to today’s QSMOs and a legislative plan to turn modernization from pilots into standard practice. Show Notes SSLC: Shared Services Leadership Coalition NSSC: NASA Shared Services Center Events on the GovNavigators' Radar Oct. 9, 2025: FedInsider / Carahsoft In...

1 month ago

24 minutes

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The GovNavigators Take a Deep Dive: Discussing Developments From the Last Few Weeks

Robert and Adam are sailing solo on this special episode of the GovNavigators Show, featuring an in-depth discussion of recent developments from OPM, OMB, GAO, and more. With the end of the fiscal year fast approaching, the GovNavigators are here to make sense of the storm. Hold on tight! Show Notes: OPM: New Guidelines for Performance Reviews OMB: Updates to A-11 GAO: New Video Events on the GovNavigator’s Radar September 24-25, 2025: AGA’s Internal Controls & Fraud Conference&nb...

2 months ago

24 minutes

The GovNavigators Show

Charles Cooper on Congress’s Tumultuous Fall Agenda

This week, the GovNavigators welcome back Charles Cooper of Brumidi Group for a frank look at Congress’s crowded to-do list. From looming shutdown risks, rescissions, and the fight over appropriations to the fate of healthcare extenders, the farm bill, and other expiring programs, Charles explains why the path forward is rockier than ever—and where bipartisan opportunities may still emerge. Show Notes: Combined Federal Campaign: Website Treasury and GSA: SAVE Program Events on GovNavig...

2 months ago

26 minutes

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Anne Meeker on Making Congress Work Better

This week, the GovNavigators welcome Anne Meeker, Deputy Director of the PopVox Foundation, for a conversation on making Congress work better. From the overlooked power of casework to AI’s role in shaping legislative oversight, Anne shares how small reforms can strengthen trust and improve service delivery across government. Show Notes OMB: Circular A-11 Circular A-129 GSA: New ServiceNow Deal Events on GovNavigators' Radar September 9-12, 2025 Billington Cybersecurity Summit ...

2 months ago

30 minutes

The GovNavigators Show

Pop-up Episode: Honoring the Labor Movement

In this special Labor Day pop-up episode of the GovNavigators Show, Adam and Robert reflect on the importance of the labor movement, tease some big news for the Navigators family, and preview what’s ahead as Congress returns to town. With the fiscal year’s end approaching, expect debates over rescissions, reconciliation, the NDAA, and the President’s Management Agenda—plus the looming possibility of a government shutdown.

2 months ago

3 minutes

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Jason Miller on the Future of Federal Procurement

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 Notes OMB: Improper Payments Memo EO: Improving our Nation Through Better Design Events on the GovNavigator...

3 months ago

25 minutes

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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 Notes OPM Award Guidance Jason Miller Op-Ed: DHS Contract R...

3 months ago

29 minutes

The GovNavigators Show

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 Notes NEW EO: Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking GSA: Adding Leading AI Software to Award Schedules GAO: Ruling on DOT Impoundment NIST: Updated Digital Identity Guidelines FOR ADAM'S FELLOW EM-DA...

3 months ago

24 minutes

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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 Notes FedsFoward Website The Data Foundation FCC Rural Healthcare Program Upcoming Events August 5, 2025 Data Foundation’s Evaluating for Efficiency: Lessons from GAO and IGs August 19, 2025 Celonis’ Public Sector P...

3 months ago

29 minutes

The GovNavigators Show

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-re...

3 months ago

30 minutes