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The Future of GovCon

Jake Frazer
Government Contracting
NATO
Artificial Intelligence
Ukraine
Cybersecurity
Space
Defense Industry
China
Russia
Logistics
Amentum
Coast Guard
UAS
Private Equity
European Defense
Middle East
United States
Logcap
Foreign Policy
Department Of Homeland Security

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 Jim Carroll, CEO of the Professional Services Council, the leading voice for the government contracting industry representing over 400 member companies.

Jim brings one of the most u... more

On this episode of The Future of GovCon, Jake Frazer sits down with Bharath Gopalaswami, CEO and Co-Founder of Strelos AI, a C-UAS company, former Atlantic Council senior fellow, PhD from Trinity College Dublin, and one of the most credentialed space... more

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On this episode of The Future of GovCon, Jake Frazer sits down with Chris Decker, President and Founder of Planate Management Group, a veteran-owned small business operating in 26 countries doing some of the hardest engineering and infrastructure wor... more

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On this episode of The Future of GovCon, Jake Frazer sits down with John Heller, CEO of Amentum, one of the most consequential leaders in the government contracting industry today.

Amentum is a $14 billion advanced engineering and technology company... more

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On this episode of The Future of GovCon, Jake Frazer sits down with Barry Pavel, former Director for Defense Policy and Strategy on the National Security Council under Presidents Bush and Obama, former VP at RAND Corporation, and co-founder of the Sc... more

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On this episode of The Future of GovCon, Jake Frazer sits down with Tim Garnett, Partner and Space, Defense and Government Practice Lead at Oliver Wyman, formerly co-founder and Managing Partner of Avacent.

Tim has spent 25 years at the intersection... more

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On this episode of The Future of GovCon, Jake Frazer sits down with Lieutenant General (Ret.) John Morrison, former Army G6 and Deputy Chief of Staff for IT, former Chief of Staff for U.S. Cyber Command, and former Commanding General of the Army Cybe... more

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On this episode of The Future of GovCon, Jake Frazer sits down with Patrick "PJ" Lechleitner, former Acting Director and Deputy Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 21-year DHS and HSI veteran, Navy cryptologist, and Fairfax County p... more

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Episode: Bharath Gopalaswami: The Space Domain Is the One You Cannot Afford to Lose
Chris Decker
CEO and founder of Planate Management Group
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Episode: Chris Decker on What's Really Happening in Indo-Pacom, Africa, and Southcom Right Now
John Heller
CEO of Amentum
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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.
John Morrison
Lieutenant General Retired, former Army G6; Deputy Chief of Staff for IT
U.S. Army
Episode: Former Army G6 LTG John Morrison on Why the Old Ways of Doing Business With DoD Are Over
PJ Lechleitner
Former acting director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security / ICE
Episode: PJ Lechleitner: The Once in a Generation Opportunity Inside DHS That Most Companies Are Missing
John Ustica
CEO of Siemens Government Technologies (SGT)
Siemens Government Technologies
Episode: The Power of Energy in GovCon | John Ustica
Dave Julazadeh
Lieutenant General (retired), former ACT/NATO, senior fellow at Atlantic Council, recently joined BENS as Chief Operating Officer
BENS; Atlantic Council; NATO ACT
Episode: LTG (R) Dave Julazadeh: The Changing Character of War and What It Means for Industry

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Jake Frazer
CEO of Precision Talent Solutions; frequent host discussing GovCon, defense contracting, and industry trends.

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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.
Bharath Gopalaswami: The Space Domain Is the One You Cannot Afford to Lose
Q: What are the biggest challenges in aligning space civilian and military efforts with private sector capabilities?
The main challenges are export controls, procurement pathways for startups, and aligning long development cycles with political budgeting, while ensuring open data sharing and collaboration across borders to accelerate capability.
Bharath Gopalaswami: The Space Domain Is the One You Cannot Afford to Lose
Q: How did Bharath transition into the government contracting space after his time at think tanks and academia?
He leveraged his research and policy work in space to build relationships with industry players, then moved into executive roles at think tanks before transitioning into GovCon through startups and advisory roles, eventually helping to bridge policy and private-sector collaboration.
CEO of Amentum John Heller on Nuclear, Space, AI, and the Future of GovCon
Q: What do you think the government contracting industry will look like in 2029?
The industry will become more open to commercial-style procurement, more agile and entrepreneurial, with faster RFPs, and a greater emphasis on fixed-price ventures and rapid partnering to deliver innovative solutions.
CEO of Amentum John Heller on Nuclear, Space, AI, and the Future of GovCon
Q: How's Amentum using AI now to scale and enter these markets?
AI is being applied to accelerate intelligence analytics, improve real-time awareness across infrastructure, reduce downtime, and optimize supply chains, while ensuring data handling is compliant and transparent for government customers.

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The show centers on the fast-evolving world of government contracting, defense technology, and national security, featuring candid conversations with senior leaders, diplomats, and tech experts. Episodes frequently explore how AI and advanced technologies are changing procurement, intelligence, and operations, alongside workforce strategies, partnerships between government and industry, and strategic shifts in defense budgeting and policy. Listeners likely include professionals shaping GovCon strategy, defense and homeland security decision-makers, and executives seeking insights into market dynamics, talent needs, and geopolitical tensions that mold the contracting landscape. A noteworthy pattern is the emphasis on collaboration between go... more

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