Government Matters

Sara McDale, chief of photogrammetic sciences at NGA, discusses the scientific work done at NGA, and how impacts technology and services used across the country. 

Using Unmanned Aerial Systems at NGA

Matt Trani, Research Technologist and UAS Program Manager at NGA, and Craig Ackermann, Geodetic Surveys Program Manager at NGA, detail how they utilize unmanned flying platforms to assist in their work, and how improvements in technology allow them to accomplish the agency’s missions.

CAPT Frank Futcher (USN) and David Schiff from NavalX discuss their “tech bridges,” and how they’re looking to reduce barriers between the Navy and industry.

Stacie Alboum, deputy director of the Center for Information Technology at the National Institutes of Health details NIH’s enterprise-wide cyber safety projects, and the buy-in they’re receiving across the agency.

Simon Szykman, CTO for Federal Services at Attain, explains what the latest FITARA grades mean for federal agencies, and why it’s good news for the state of federal IT.

Dan Blair, senior counselor and fellow at the Bipartisan Policy Center, discusses what the proposed budget deal means for the administration’s OPM-GSA merger plan.

Tony Scott, former federal CIO and managing partner at Ridge-Lane, discusses challenges faced by the Technology Modernization Fund, and why he believes Congress must continue funding.

Mike Stevens, executive director of the Navy League, details what the Coast Guard should prioritize as they modernize their infrastructure.

Elizabeth Field, director of Defense Capabilities and Management Issues at GAO, details the office’s research into base housing issues, and possible recommendations to fix.

Todd Harrison, director of the CSIS Aerospace Security Project, details how the Space Force will be stood up under the conferenced version of the NDAA.

Brig. Gen. Gregory Touhill (USAF Ret.) president of Cyxtera Federal Group, details how the Pentagon’s new cybersecurity certification is progressing, and how it could impact use of best practices.

VADM Robert Sharp, director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, discusses the agency’s missions and how they drive the modern intelligence community.

Susan Pollmann, program director for Next NGA West, details how the agency’s new location will augment their capabilities and technology.

Rebecca Ayers, manager of performance management solutions at OPM, discusses how the agency is looking to bring performance reviews into the 21st century.

Mika Cross, federal workplace expert at FlexJobs, details what the NDAA could mean for federal employee benefits, and lay the groundwork for wider workplace changes.

Mackenzie Eaglen, resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, details how she believe the military should approach cuts, and why Esper’s Night Court is on the right track.

Veterans Affairs chief learning officer, Amy Parker details how the agency is approaching learning management systems.

Stephen Kitay, deputy assistant secretary of defense for space policy gives insight of the strategic environment defense is facing in space.

Managing director at BDO USA, Larry Allen shares best practices and advice for federal contractors in the upcoming new year.

Exclusive Two-Part Interview with Margaret Weichert

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Improving the 2020 census with GIS technology

Last minute planning for Open Season

Solving the biggest challenges in public administration

Updating the Federal Risk Authorization and Management Program

Tim Grayson, director of the DARPA Strategic Technology Office, details how “Mosaic Warfare” works, and how it can help equip troops better.

Tina Jonas, senior adviser at the Center for Strategic & International Studies, details the pros and cons of a “skinny” NDAA, and the impact one would have on Pentagon programs.

Dr. John Cho, CEO & Executive Director of AMSUS, discusses customer experience in military healthcare, and the Military Health System’s reorganization.