Podcasts about professional services council

Even with new money in place, DHS contractors are still dealing with delays, restart friction, and gaps left by the shutdown showing how long it can take for funding to translate into real execution. Here to walk us through how the Department is responding is CEO of the Professional Services Council, Jim Carroll.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The second Trump administration has outpaced the first one in terms of executive orders signed by the president, but this current tenure has put more focus on government contracting than before. Stephanie Kostro, president of the Professional Services Council, starts out this episode with Nick and Ross by providing historical context to that statement. Then the discussion turns to President Trump's newest executive orders that focus on fixed-price contracts and artificial intelligence. Neither of those topics are new to the GovCon ecosystem, but executive orders bring them to the forefront like few other actions can. Kostro explains what contractors are looking to understand from those orders and how they likely will affect work with their customers. Also on the agenda: the Federal Acquisition Regulation overhaul, small businesses in today's landscape and the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act.

The House has moved its defense policy bill out of committee, mixing acquisition changes with broader policy fights. But with the Senate still to act and negotiations ahead, this version is far from final. And what shows up in this bill will shape how agencies buy, manage, and oversee work across government. We have the President of the Professional Services Council, Stephaie Kostro, here to walk us through the headlines.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hurricane season is starting, and FEMA is looking at changes to how it responds. That puts new attention on the people and capacity behind the scenes and how ready they are before a crisis begins. Here to discuss how contractors work with federal agencies to plan for disaster response is the President of the Professional Services Council, Stephanie Kostro.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As hantavirus cases draw renewed attention, contractors are part of how the government builds capacity in public health emergencies, especially with large gatherings like the World Cup on the horizon. At the same time, a new Pentagon memo is putting more pressure on how contractors account for facility costs. Jim Carroll, CEO of the Professional Services Council joins me to connect those dots.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Federal execution increasingly turns on how risk is managed across contracts and capabilities. Recent policy signals are testing whether existing structures can absorb that pressure. Here to break down the root issues is Stephanie Kostro, president of the Professional Services Council.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As unpaid DHS contractor invoices stretch back nearly nine months, companies supporting critical homeland security missions say workforce stability and operational readiness are increasingly at risk. With Congress still weeks away from funding relief, the question is how long that capacity can be sustained. Here to break down those impacts is Stephanie Kostro, president of the Professional Services Council.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Looking at the president's defense budget request, the story isn't just how much money is there, but what the administration is asking the Pentagon to lean into. Meanwhile, shutdown‑related delays at DHS are testing contractor resilience in real time. Jim Carroll, CEO of the Professional Services Council, joins us to walk through the real world impacts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Jim Carroll, the CEO for the Professional Services Council, also referred to as PSC – which is the leading national trade association representing the federal technology and professional services industry. It serves as a primary advocate for government contractors, working to shape federal acquisition policies and build consensus between the government and industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While agencies talk about modernizing data practices and accelerating research, the President's budget request reveals where execution pressure is likely to land first. From FY27 funding priorities to what Artemis II showed about how complex missions really get done, we'll break down what matters most for agencies and contractors with Stephanie Kostro, president of the Professional Services Council.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the DHS shutdown highlights stress points in TSA operations, a long‑running federal program that relies on contractors is getting renewed attention just as agencies are also leaning more heavily on industry partners for artificial intelligence in national security. To connect those dots, I'm joined by Stephanie Kostro, President of the Professional Services Council.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We've been talking about what's changing in GSA's Multiple Award Schedule and how contractors will have to respond. The next question is how industry is reacting, especially as agencies try to buy AI through systems that weren't designed for it. To take us there, I'm joined by Jim Carroll, CEO of the Professional Services Council.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

GovCon finds itself in a strange situation where the Homeland Security Department does not have a budget and is in a shutdown, but the three immigration agencies are still operating with some funds. How is that possible? Stephanie Kostro, president of the Professional Services Council, joins Nick and Ross for this episode to lay out how that is and the DHS funding lapse's myriad impacts on industry and society. Their conversation then turns to what contractors are seeking to learn and understand from the U.S. government's very public breakup with Anthropic, which will take months to complete, and what to watch for next in the Federal Acquisition Regulation overhaul effort. The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul is far from the only policy item contractors should pay attention to in 2026, as Kostro explains. Trump's new DHS nominee promises some changes, adequate staffing amid shutdown-induced departures CISA to furlough most of its workforce under impending DHS shutdown Path to averting a shutdown remains elusive as lawmakers debate DHS funding Microsoft takes Anthropic's side in DOD fight, warns it sets a new precedent WT 360: Nextgov/FCW's Alexandra Kelley on the government's breakup with Anthropic Anthropic sues over a dozen federal agencies and government leaders The FAR overhaul rewrote the rules, but now comes the hard part The hardest part of FAR reform is culture, not the rules GSA set to begin its rulemaking push for the FAR overhaul Small businesses face upheaval under the acquisition overhaul and agency cuts

Ongoing U.S. military operations in the Middle East are stretching supply chains, increasing demand for munitions and intelligence, and raising new questions about how long industry can sustain the pace without supplemental funding. Behind every deployment, contractors are providing the logistics, technology, and support that make operations possible. Joining me to break down what this moment means for industry is President of the Professional Services Council, Stephanie Kostro.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The federal market now faces a double shock: an abrupt supply‑chain risk ruling against a major AI vendor and a funding plan that concentrates four years' worth of spending into one. Both will shape how primes and subs manage risk, inventory their tools, and pursue new work in 2026. We break down the implications with Stephanie Kostro, President of the Professional Services Council.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the threat of a shutdown gone for most of the government at least, contractors can now shift their focus to some eventful business opportunities. For one thing, NASA is going through a transformation. Plus the upcoming FIFA World Cup could present some interesting opportunities. For more on that, we welcome Jim Carroll, CEO of the Professional Services Council.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Contractors supporting DHS are navigating a mix of shifting reviews, uneven funding streams, and slow reimbursements for work already completed. Those delays are now rippling through companies that don't get upfront payments and rely on predictable cash flow to keep projects moving. We break down what's driving the bottlenecks and who's feeling it most with Stephanie Kostro, Executive Vice President for Policy at the Professional Services Council.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

GSA is moving quickly on multiple fronts from refreshing its major GWACs to gathering fresh data from VARs—signaling a continued shift toward tighter oversight of how agencies buy services and technology. At the same time, Treasury's cancellation of its Booz Allen Hamilton contracts has raised new questions about how far that scrutiny will go across the government. We'll sort out the implications for agencies and contractors with the president of the Professional Services Council, Stephanie Kostro.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Defense Department is sending two clear signals to the contracting community this month: it's reviewing large 8(a) contracts, and it's reshaping how innovation moves through the Pentagon. We'll walk through what's under review, what's changing in the innovation ecosystem, and what industry should be paying attention to right now with Jim Carroll, CEO of the Professional Services Council.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pete Hegseth's visit to Lockheed Martin's F‑35 facility spotlighted themes like mission readiness, manufacturing scale and at‑home production of critical capabilities. But he's walking a tightrope between encouraging industrial partners and tightening oversight through a new executive order. We'll walk through the challenges with Stephanie Kostro, President of the Professional Services Council.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Department of Defense has unveiled its first wave of 31 class deviations under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, a move aimed at cutting red tape and accelerating procurement. At the same time, a draft executive order could impose new limits on buybacks, dividends, and executive pay for defense firms. Here to walk through what these changes mean for industry and mission delivery is Stephanie Kostro, President of the Professional Services Council.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's January 2nd 2026, and today on the 'Best of' The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton, the closing panel for the Professional Services Council's VISION conference. Terry spoke with Vince Holloway, co chair of PSC defense panel and Kirsten Webb, co chair of their civilian agencies panel about how government contractors adapted to the disruptions of 2025 what strategies worked and what lessons were learned. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Senate wrapped up 2025 by confirming 97 Trump appointees, bringing the total to 417 for his second term, a move that restores some predictability for industry and speeds up acquisition decisions. From procurement momentum to defense modernization and small-business integration, PSC is tracking the trends that will shape the year ahead. Joining us to break it down is Jim Carroll, President and CEO of the Professional Services Council.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The new National Defense Authorization Act spans thousands of pages, but one theme stands out: speed. The Professional Services Council says the law will accelerate delivery of critical technologies and give innovative companies a clearer path to support the warfighter. PSC President Stephanie Kostro joins us to break down what matters most, without making you read all 3,000 pages.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most years of a presidential transition result in some adjustments by the government contracting community as a new administration settles in, but 2025 presented more variables to GovCon than ever before.Stephanie Kostro, president of the Professional Services Council, fields many questions from PSC's member companies about what is happening across the ecosystem. Kostro joins Nick and Ross for this episode to unpack some that were answered in 2025 and others that remain unanswered for 2026, including the prospects of a second shutdown following the last one.How the Department of Government Efficiency's influence remains over GovCon is one of those that has some answers. As Kostro explains, DOGE's presence at the agency level is something GovCon will have to account for in 2026.The government's acquisition overhaul to emphasize speed and commercial buying also has open questions from industry that Kostro walks Nick and Ross through. Small business contracting in today's climate, bid protests and the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act also feature in the discussion.WT 360: Known risks and potential rewards in the post-shutdown catchupWT 360: Action items for contractors in the shutdown's second weekShutdown's end just the beginning as contractors face months-long recoveryContractors quantify shutdown damage as stoppages spread across missionsDOGE is no longer a 'centralized entity,' personnel chief saysDOGE caucus co-chair says the cost-cutting unit's work will continueDOGE guts HHS small business office in reorg effortGSA adds third set of companies to consulting contract reviewDOGE now has approval authority for defense IT, consulting contractsSmall businesses face upheaval under the acquisition overhaul and agency cutsSBA orders 8(a) companies to turn over financial recordsUnveiling acquisition overhaul, Hegseth tells industry to get with the programGSA set to begin its rulemaking push for the FAR overhaulNew OMB memo lays out GSA's plan to consolidate contractsTechnology Modernization Fund reauthorization not included in NDAADefense authorization bill includes billions for cyber, intelligence matters

OASIS+ enters Phase II with five new service domains and draft scorecards expected December 16 ahead of a January 12 solicitation date. The expansion could reshape competition and compliance for federal contractors, especially small businesses. Stephanie Kostro, President of the Professional Services Council is here to share her insights.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new federal spending forecast is out and it paints two different pictures for defense and civilian agencies. The Professional Services Council projects that defense spending will keep climbing through 2035. But civilian agencies aren't so lucky, analysts predict that non-defense budgets are likely to remain flat or shrink. Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis has more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Companies depend on accurate forecasts to plan bids and workforce, but some agencies have let those tools slip despite Office of Management and Budget guidance. Stephanie Kostro, President of the Professional Services Council, is here to explain what's driving the gaps and previews PSC's Vision Federal Market Forecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth laid out a plan last week to overhaul weapons acquisition in his “Arsenal of Freedom” speech to industry leaders. Each service branch has two months to propose changes aimed at speeding development. For insight into what this means for contractors, we turn to Stephanie Kostro, president of the Professional Services Council.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Employees of the government, and the companies agencies work with are both feeling the strain of this ongoing shutdown. Now, one industry group is asking Congressional leaders to lessen the financial blow the best they can. Federal Drive host Terry Gerton spoke with Jim Carroll earlier this week, who is the Executive Director of the Professional Services Council.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 66 Representative Walkinshaw Q&A   This special episode was recorded at the Professional Services Council's 2025 Defense Conference where the Professional Services Council hosted a press briefing featuring Representative James Walkinshaw, U.S. Representative for Virginia's 11th Congressional District. ABOUT Representative Walkinshaw represents Virginia's 11th Congressional district, which includes most of Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, and the towns of Vienna and Herndon.    View his full bio here: https://walkinshaw.house.gov/about DISCLAIMERRep. Walkinshaw's views are his own and do not reflect those of the Professional Services Council. ATTRIBUTIONSSpeaker attribution requested as follows: Representative James Walkinshaw, U.S. Representative for Virginia's 11th Congressional District   Event attribution requested as follows: The Professional Services Council hosted a press briefing featuring Representative James Walkinshaw, U.S. Representative for Virginia's 11th Congressional District.   LEARN MORE: Thank you for tuning into this episode of the GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley. You can learn more about working with the U.S. Government by visiting our homepage: Konektid International and GovDiscovery AI. To connect with our team directly, message the host Mike Shanley on LinkedIn.   https://www.govdiscoveryai.com/ https://www.konektid.com/  

A new bill would guarantee back pay for contract workers after a shutdown, while a fresh class deviation gives agencies more flexibility to continue essential work even when appropriations lapse. We break down both developments with Stephanie Kostro, Executive Vice President for Policy at the Professional Services Council.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stop-work orders from government agencies to their partners in industry do not, in fact, entirely pause the business of federal contracting as companies have plenty to do as they prepare for the eventual reopening.This episode featuring Stephanie Kostro, president of the Professional Services Council, begins with a guide of what typically happens next after contractors receive those orders to stop work and wait for the directive to resume.From there, Kostro takes our Ross Wilkers through some of the basic action items that the trade association is recommending for its member companies and more with all eyes toward the shutdown's inevitable end.Ongoing conversations with lenders and financial institutions are must-dos for companies well before, and while, the invoice payments freeze. Finding people inside government to speak with on deliverables is becoming more difficult, as Kostro explains.WT 360: Our first look at the shutdown and fiscal 2026's landscapeTracking shutdown costs now will determine what you can recover laterShutdown's ripple effect: Contractors, small businesses face devastating economic hitThe government shutdown playbook: cash flow, communication and recoveryDon't wait: GovCon must prepare now for a potential shutdownReductions in force could make bad situation worse for federal contractors during government shutdownOMB deletes reference to law guaranteeing backpay to furloughed feds from shutdown guidanceMore employees set to receive furlough notices as shutdown drags onShutdown poised to drag into next week as layoff threat loomsRIF threat sparks union lawsuit as shutdown continuesWhite House: Shutdown layoffs are just days awayGovernment spirals into shutdown with Trump promising mass layoffs

As the shutdown enters its second week, contractors are navigating uncertainty around staffing, deliverables, and compliance. The Professional Services Council is offering strategic guidance, including checklists for stop work orders and terminations, and sharing insights from its recent meetings with White House leaders. Here with the details is PSC CEO Jim Carroll.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With a shutdown deadline fast approaching, questions are mounting about which contracts will be paused, who will be furloughed and how the government's contractor workforce should prepare. The ripple effects could hit everything from IT services to facility support, especially in agencies without full-year funding. We get perspective from the President of the Professional Services Council, Stephanie Kostro.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The federal government is rolling out sweeping changes to acquisition policy, including final CMMC rules, a new centralized GSA office, and a restructured FAR Part 8. To help contractors stay focused and flexible amid the turbulence, we turn to the President of the Professional Services Council, Stephanie Kostro.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

GSA and FedRAMP are fast-tracking cloud authorizations for AI tools, while Congress is pushing to prioritize skills over degrees in federal cyber jobs. Together, these moves signal a shift in how agencies adopt innovation and build talent. Here to share how federal contractors can prepare is Jim Carroll, CEO of the Professional Services Council.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

September usually brings a rush of year-end contract obligations—but not this year. Contractors are seeing delays, waiting on payments,, and watching Capitol Hill for signs of a continuing resolution or a shutdown. Here with guidance for navigating the uncertainty, updates us on the FAR rewrite, and previews PSC's September 16 Hill event is Executive Vice President for Policy at the Professional Services Council, Stephanie Kostro.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Improving the security clearance background investigation process continues to be a major priority for government and industry. Several provisions in the fiscal 2026 national defense authorization bill are aimed at expanding the pool of clear talent for more on these efforts federal news networks. Justin Doubleday spoke with the Vice President of Technology Policy and Government Relations at the Professional Services Council, Tim Brennan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tim Brennan, VP of technology policy and government relations at the Professional Services Council, joins me to discuss the latest legislative proposals to help streamline the gargantuan security clearance process. One of the priorities for PSC's members, which includes many cleared contractors, is developing a bigger bench of people with security clearances. "We are fishing in such a small pond right now with folks that are cleared and then have the expertise to do that cleared work that I'm a little nervous about it," Tim told me. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Members of the Professional Services Council are gaining firsthand insights into the evolving needs of federal agencies—from border operations and international defense collaboration to acquisition reform and innovation. These experiences are helping contractors better understand mission priorities and shape smarter solutions for national security and public service. Here to explain how these efforts are informing the future of federal contracting is PSC's Executive Director, Jim Carroll.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As billions in new funding head toward the Federal Aviation Administration, industry experts are questioning whether the agency has the staffing and infrastructure to manage the procurement surge. Meanwhile, the president's newly unveiled AI strategy is sending ripples through the contractor community, with PSC weighing its implications for innovation, compliance, and competitiveness. Here to unpack the details is President of the Professional Services Council, Stephanie Kostro.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The House and Senate versions of the 2026 defense policy bill both zero in on acquisition reform, targeting similar areas, but taking different approaches to accomplishing those reforms. That means there's still significant work ahead to reconcile the two. Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis spoke with Tim Brennan from the Professional Services Council about what made it into the bills and what's next.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With every change in presidential administrations comes an opportunity to look under the hood of existing programs. The Professional Services Council is helping NASA better understand their industry base and advising their members on preparing for SBA's new audit of their 8a business development program. Joining me with more details is the President of the Professional Services Council, Stephanie Kostro.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The DoD and DHS budget submissions for 2026 are full of information about new priority programs. They also indicate where programs may be flat or declining. Contractors can dig in now to build their strategies and position for the future. Here with more details on which programs gain and which might not is the President of the Professional Services Council, Stephanie Kostro.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Carroll, President & CEO of the Professional Services Council (PSC), joins Mike Shanley to discuss how PSC is helping federal contractors navigate a shifting federal market. The conversation covers national security trends, PSC's direct engagement with Congress and the White House, and how AI and innovation are shaping the future of defense acquisition.   Resources: GovDiscovery AI Federal Capture Support: https://www.govdiscoveryai.com/   BIOGRAPHY: The Hon. Jim Carroll became Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Professional Services Council (PSC) on May 19, 2025. As CEO, Jim is responsible for advocating for the interests of companies that provide cutting-edge solutions and services to the government. Under his leadership, PSC is shaping public policy, leading strategic coalitions, and establishing communications between government and industry — all with a focus on best outcomes and results for the government and the American taxpayers.  Carroll brings over 30 years of relevant government and industry experience, including service across multiple federal departments and agencies, and a Fortune 25 corporation. He has been appointed by two U.S. Presidents to senior positions and was unanimously confirmed by the Senate. Jim is widely recognized as a trusted leader with a well-documented track record of bipartisan collaboration and strategic policy influence.  Prior to joining PSC, Jim Carroll was a Partner at the law firm Frost Brown Todd (FBT) in Washington, D.C., and served as a Principal at CivicPoint, FBT's public affairs subsidiary. He advised clients on a wide range of government enforcement and compliance matters, from internal reviews to high-profile investigations.  From 2018-2021, Jim served as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), leading efforts to address the national opioid crisis. Under his leadership, the United States recorded its first year-over-year decrease in overdose deaths in three decades. He oversaw the coordination of a $35 billion annual budget across 16 federal agencies.    A seasoned policy strategist, Jim Carroll has testified before Congress multiple times, successfully securing funding and driving policy advancements in areas such as public health, law enforcement, and federal procurement. He is widely respected for his ability to navigate complex legal frameworks and government regulatory issues.   Carroll's deep relationships with senior decision-makers across federal agencies, the White House, and Capitol Hill uniquely position him to help influence and shape policies. His ability to foster bipartisan dialogue and deliver meaningful results has been consistently demonstrated throughout his career.   From 2016 to 2018, Jim held several high-profile roles at the White House, including Principal Deputy Chief of Staff, Deputy White House Counsel, and General Counsel of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. Earlier in his career, during the George W. Bush Administration, Jim held various senior roles, including Associate Counsel and Special Assistant to the President before becoming the Deputy General Counsel and Acting General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Treasury. He also held key positions within the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Legal Policy and the Executive Office for United States Attorneys.   In the private sector, Carroll spent a decade with the Ford Motor Company, where he served as Washington Counsel and Global Director of Compliance. Under his leadership, Ford was recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the “World's Most Ethical Companies” for three consecutive years. He also served as General Counsel for the Ford Motor Company Fund, the company's philanthropic arm. A team builder and servant leader, Jim is known for cultivating high-performing teams that prioritize stakeholder needs and deliver results.   LEARN MORE: Thank you for tuning into this episode of the GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley. You can learn more about working with the U.S. Government by visiting our homepage: Konektid International and GovDiscovery AI. To connect with our team directly, message the host Mike Shanley on LinkedIn.

Several agencies have put their contractors on notice that all new contracts over a certain dollar threshhold, which in once case is only $100,000, will be subject to the review of the agency secretary. Here with her observations on what that means for contractors and agency performance is the President of the Professional Services Council, Stephanie Kostro.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the Trump administration makes change after change to the government's acquisition policies and processes, many contractors turn to the Professional Services Council to advocate for their interests and keep them informed. PSC's new CEO, Jim Carroll, is on board and here to share his vision and plan for this important organization.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In early executive orders centered on procurement, the Trump administration set due dates for agency and industry responses. Those assignments are due this week. Here with insights on what we might see in those papers is the Acting president of the Professional Services Council, Stephanie KostroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, the GovNavigators are joined by Tim Brennan, Vice President of Government Relations at Professional Services Council, to discuss how PSC is helping its members navigate today's uncertain political climate. Tim highlights PSC's role in sharing information, identifying opportunities, and keeping a close eye on developments at the Capitol. He also previews PSC's annual conference and why now is the perfect time for industry leaders to come together and strategize for the road ahead.Show NotesExecutive Orders: Modernizing Defense AcquisitionsReforming Foreign Defense SalesReducing Anti-Competitive Regulatory BarriersCongress: House Unlocks Reconciliation Events on the GovNavigators' RadarApril 17: EDM Council's Public Sectors Forum: The Data Foundation on the Future of Data TransparencyApril 22: ACT-IAC's Federal Tech Market Update IIApril 27-29: PSC Annual Conference