Government Matters

Politico defense reporter Jacqueline Klimas and Federal News Radio defense reporter Scott Maucione join Francis for this edition of the Pentagon Beat. They discuss Gen. John Hyten's comments on President Trump, the Pentagon's milestone for electronic health records, and the 2017 Halifax International Security Forum.

Gregory Copley, president of the International Strategic Studies Association, discusses new signals from the Trump administration on U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan.

Tina Jonas, former chief financial officer at the Department of Defense, explains how another continuing resolution could impact the Pentagon.

Politico defense reporter Jacqueline Klimas and Federal News Radio defense reporter Scott Maucione join Francis for this edition of the Pentagon Beat. They discuss Gen. John Hyten's comments on President Trump, the Pentagon's milestone for electronic health records, and the 2017 Halifax International Security Forum.

Gregory Copley, president of the International Strategic Studies Association, discusses new signals from the Trump administration on U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan.

Tina Jonas, former chief financial officer at the Department of Defense, explains how another continuing resolution could impact the Pentagon.

Beryl Davis, director of financial management and assurance at the Government Accountability Office, discusses improper payment risk assessments in the federal government.

Nick Nayak, former chief procurement officer at the Department of Homeland Security (and president of Green Light Acquisition), discusses the awarding of Alliant 2 -- a massive government-wide acquisition contract.

Charlie Clark, senior correspondent at the Government Executive Media Group, discusses the push by inspectors general for the power to subpoena former employees.

Beryl Davis, director of financial management and assurance at the Government Accountability Office, discusses improper payment risk assessments in the federal government.

Nick Nayak, former chief procurement officer at the Department of Homeland Security (and president of Green Light Acquisition), discusses the awarding of Alliant 2 -- a massive government-wide acquisition contract.

Charlie Clark, senior correspondent at the Government Executive Media Group, discusses the push by inspectors general for the power to subpoena former employees.

Beryl Davis, director of financial management and assurance at the Government Accountability Office, discusses improper payment risk assessments in the federal government.

Nick Nayak, former chief procurement officer at the Department of Homeland Security (and president of Green Light Acquisition), discusses the awarding of Alliant 2 -- a massive government-wide acquisition contract.

Charlie Clark, senior correspondent at the Government Executive Media Group, discusses the push by inspectors general for the power to subpoena former employees.

Maria Horton, president and CEO of EmeSec and Ron Marks, chair of the Intelligence Program at the Daniel Morgan Graduate School of National Security, discuss the role of cyber in government digital transformation efforts.

Danny Werfel, director of the Boston Consulting Group, discusses the potential impact of the Evidence-Based Policymaking Act on federal managers.

Rob Levinson, senior defense analyst for Bloomberg Government, discusses Congress’ reaction to the Pentagon’s $150B in spend on services.

Maria Horton, president and CEO of EmeSec and Ron Marks, chair of the Intelligence Program at the Daniel Morgan Graduate School of National Security, discuss the role of cyber in government digital transformation efforts.

Danny Werfel, director of the Boston Consulting Group, discusses the potential impact of the Evidence-Based Policymaking Act on federal managers.

Rob Levinson, senior defense analyst for Bloomberg Government, discusses Congress’ reaction to the Pentagon’s $150B in spend on services.

Cord Chase, Chief Information Security Officer at the Office of Personnel Management, discusses cybersecurity strategy and goals of his office at OPM.

Dan Pomeroy, director of the Data Center Optimization Initiative at the General Services Administration, discusses how GSA is helping other agencies on the path to fewer and more modernized data centers.

In this week’s Federal Beat roundtable, Adam Mazmanian, executive editor at FCW, Nicole Ogrysko, reporter for Federal News Radio and Carten Cordell, senior staff reporter at FedScoop, discuss the weeks biggest headlines.

Cord Chase, Chief Information Security Officer at the Office of Personnel Management, discusses cybersecurity strategy and goals of his office at OPM.

Dan Pomeroy, director of the Data Center Optimization Initiative at the General Services Administration, discusses how GSA is helping other agencies on the path to fewer and more modernized data centers.

In this week’s Federal Beat roundtable, Adam Mazmanian, executive editor at FCW, Nicole Ogrysko, reporter for Federal News Radio and Carten Cordell, senior staff reporter at FedScoop, discuss the weeks biggest headlines.

Cord Chase, Chief Information Security Officer at the Office of Personnel Management, discusses cybersecurity strategy and goals of his office at OPM.

Dan Pomeroy, director of the Data Center Optimization Initiative at the General Services Administration, discusses how GSA is helping other agencies on the path to fewer and more modernized data centers.

In this week’s Federal Beat roundtable, Adam Mazmanian, executive editor at FCW, Nicole Ogrysko, reporter for Federal News Radio and Carten Cordell, senior staff reporter at FedScoop, discuss the weeks biggest headlines.