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The Future of GovCon

Jake Frazer
Government Contracting
NATO
Artificial Intelligence
Ukraine
Cybersecurity
Space
Defense Industry
China
Russia
Logistics
CMMC
Coast Guard
Amentum
UAS
Air Force
Private Equity
European Defense
Logcap
Middle East
United States

Government contracting is changing fast—driven by foreign policy shifts, new technology, and major talent moves. The Future of GovCon is your front-row seat to the leaders shaping what’s next. Hosted by Jake Frazer, CEO of Precision Talent Solutions, the show features candid conversations with CXOs, Flag Officers, diplomats, and innovators across defense, intelligence, space, and cybersecurity. Mo... more

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On this episode of The Future of GovCon, Jake Frazer sits down with Josh Herren, CEO of Yulista Holdings, one of the leading Alaska Native Corporations in the government contracting space.

Josh grew up in Nenana, a town of 300 people in the middle o... more

On this episode of The Future of GovCon, Jake Frazer sits down with Nancy Andrews, recently retired SES Tier 3 from the U.S. Air Force, former Program Executive Officer for Services overseeing 51% of the Air Force budget, former Director of Administr... more

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On this episode of The Future of GovCon, Jake Frazer sits down with Lieutenant General (Ret.) Paul Chamberlain, former Army Comptroller overseeing a $185 billion budget, former Army Budget Director, former Commanding General of the Soldier Support In... more

On this episode of The Future of GovCon, Jake Frazer sits down with Brigadier General (Ret.) Terri Borras, 40-year Army veteran, former Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff at the Army G2, veteran of CJTF-HOA in Africa, and one of PTS's own Precision Expe... more

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Nancy Andrews
SES-3 (Ret.) and former Air Force contracting leader
United States Air Force
Episode: How Do You Win Air Force Contracts Right Now? | Nancy Andrews, SES-3 (Ret.)
Paul Chamberlain
Lieutenant General Retired, former Army Comptroller
United States Army
Episode: The Companies That Get to the Trough First Will Win | LTG Paul Chamberlain, Former Army Comptroller
Terri Borras
Brigadier General Retired, former Deputy Chief of Staff over Army G2 Intel; precision expert on industry collaboration
Former US Army G2, Intelligence Community veteran
Episode: BG (ret) Terri Borras on CMMC, Insider Risk, and Why Your Adversary Is Not Waiting
Jim Carroll
CEO of the Professional Services Council (PSC)
Professional Services Council (PSC)
Episode: PSC CEO Jim Carroll on the $1.5 Trillion Moment and the Future of GovCon
Bharath Gopalaswami
CEO and founder of Mission Resilient Solutions
Mission Resilient Solutions
Episode: Bharath Gopalaswami: The Space Domain Is the One You Cannot Afford to Lose
Chris Decker
CEO and founder of Planate Management Group
Planate Management Group
Episode: Chris Decker on What's Really Happening in Indo-Pacom, Africa, and Southcom Right Now
John Heller
CEO of Amentum
Amentum
Episode: CEO of Amentum John Heller on Nuclear, Space, AI, and the Future of GovCon
Barry Pavel
Government and think-tank veteran with RAND, Atlantic Council, and White House experience
Former NSC Director for Strategy; RAND; Atlantic Council
Episode: Former NSC Director Barry Pavel on China, Iran, AI, and the Most Dangerous Moment in a Generation
Tim Garnett
Partner, Practice Lead for Aerospace and Defense, Oliver Wyman
Oliver Wyman
Episode: Tim Garnett: The Old Defense Industrial Base Playbook Is Dead. Here Is What Replaces It.

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How Do You Win Air Force Contracts Right Now? | Nancy Andrews, SES-3 (Ret.)
Q: How should companies engage the Air Force early in the process?
Build relationships, respond to RFIs thoughtfully rather than with marketing content, and work with program offices to understand and refine requirements so proposals align with mission needs.
How Do You Win Air Force Contracts Right Now? | Nancy Andrews, SES-3 (Ret.)
Q: What are the top three changes you see in Air Force acquisition today?
Faster delivery of requirements, earlier industry involvement to shape solutions, and a shift toward more commercial-like approaches to speed up development and deployment while managing risk.
The Companies That Get to the Trough First Will Win | LTG Paul Chamberlain, Former Army Comptroller
Q: What areas within the Army budget are expected to grow, and what should industry focus on?
The guest indicates that investments will rise, especially in missiles, drones, command and control systems, and newer helicopters, with readiness and housing also sustained; industry should focus on missiles, munitions, C2 systems, and the broader sustainment and facilities investments to align with anticipated budget allocations.
The Companies That Get to the Trough First Will Win | LTG Paul Chamberlain, Former Army Comptroller
Q: Paul, where are you calling in from?
He's calling in from Haymarket, Virginia, which situates him geographically outside the Beltway and frames his practical perspective on federal budgeting from the ground.
Bharath Gopalaswami: The Space Domain Is the One You Cannot Afford to Lose
Q: What does Bharath see as the future priorities for space in GovCon by 2029?
Constellations become the norm, launch capacity and maintenance become Achilles' heels, and there is increasing interest in space-based data centers or MRO bases, with a shift toward adaptable, capital-aware procurement.

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What is The Future of GovCon about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A strategic deep-dive into government contracting, defense, and national security ecosystems. Episodes regularly pull back the curtain on how policy shifts, budget dynamics, technology adoption, and private-sector partnerships shape the GovCon landscape. Expect high-level conversations with CXOs, flag officers, and thought leaders across defense, intelligence, space, and cybersecurity, with practical takeaways on procurement reform, program delivery, and industry collaboration. Noteworthy are the guests' breadth of experience in both government and industry, the focus on fast-moving modernization, and forward-looking views through 2029 and beyond. The show stands out for its emphasis on nonpartisan, outcomes-oriented perspectives and action... more

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2. Paul Chamberlain
3. Terri Borras
4. Jim Carroll
5. Bharath Gopalaswami
6. Chris Decker
7. John Heller
8. Barry Pavel

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