The Future of GovCon

2025 was not a normal year for government contracting. In this bonus episode of The Future of GovCon , Jake Frazer walks through Precision Talent Solutions’ 2025 Year in Review, breaking down the most disruptive forces reshaping GovCon and what they signal for 2026. Drawing on daily conversations with senior government leaders, flag officers, industry executives, and policymakers, Jake connects th...

In this episode of The Future of GovCon , Jake Frazer sits down with Sue Armstrong , a former senior executive at Department of Homeland Security , to unpack how DHS has evolved from a post 9 11 startup into a more integrated, joint enterprise and what that transformation means for government contracting. Drawing on decades of experience across investigations, infrastructure protection, and intera...

What does the future of government contracting look like in an era of contested logistics and global competition? In this episode of The Future of GovCon , Jake Frazer sits down with John Gastright , Senior Vice President at Amentum and Chairman of the International Stability Operations Association, to explore how industry, policy, and geopolitics intersect across the Indo Pacific and beyond. From...

Episode 14: Kevin Plexico — The Data Behind the Chaos in GovCon “Chaotic” may be the best word to describe GovCon right now. In this episode of The Future of GovCon, Jake Frazer sits down with Kevin Plexico, SVP at Deltek and longtime leader behind GovWin, to unpack what is actually happening beneath the noise in government contracting. From shutdowns and shifting policy priorities to AI, acquisit...

What happens when the federal procurement system faces its most compressed year in decades? In this episode of The Future of GovCon, Jake Frazer sits down with Mike Derrios, former Senior Procurement Executive at the U.S. Department of State and one of the most experienced acquisition leaders in government. With 25 years across Air Force, TSA, Coast Guard, DHS, and State, Mike brings a rare inside...

What does the next era of government contracting really look like — and who will thrive in it? In this episode of The Future of GovCon , Jake Frazer sits down with Byron Bright , former KBR President and one of the most influential voices in defense, technology, and global services. With more than two decades across the Air Force, Jacobs, and KBR, Byron brings a rare perspective on leadership, tra...

Former FBI Special Agent Ren McEachern joins Jake Frazer for a conversation on global corruption, financial crime, cryptocurrency, and the rapid rise of AI in national security. Ren spent twenty years inside the Bureau leading international investigations across foreign bribery, money laundering, and complex financial networks. He now leads two companies focused on financial intelligence and illic...

This bonus episode brings you fresh insight from the NATO Industry Forum held in Bucharest. Lieutenant General Lance “Spike” Landrum (Retired) joins Jake Frazer to share what happened behind the curtain at NATO’s largest gathering of senior leaders, policymakers, and industry. Lance breaks down the themes that shaped the forum, including NATO’s shift toward urgency, scale, production capacity, and...

Is this the most strategic place on Earth? In this episode, Jake Frazer sits down with Lt. Gen. (Ret.) David “Abu” Nahom , former Commander of 11th Air Force, Alaska NORAD Region, and Alaska Command , to discuss the future of U.S. air power, Indo-Pacific strategy, and homeland defense. From 3,400 hours in the cockpit to leading Air Force operations across the Pacific and Arctic, Abu shares lessons...

In this episode, Jake Frazer sits down with Manolis Priniotakis, former Director of Intelligence at the U.S. Department of Energy and faculty member at the National Intelligence University, to explore how technology, education, and leadership are reshaping the Intelligence Community (IC). From briefing Presidents and leading intelligence operations to teaching the next generation of analysts, Mano...

What happens when diplomacy meets defense? In this episode, Jake Frazer sits down with Ambassador Elizabeth Richard, former U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon, to explore how global power shifts, partnerships, and policy decisions are shaping the next chapter of government contracting. From her decades in the Foreign Service to leading one of America’s most complex embassies, Ambassador Richard shares les...

In this episode, Jake Frazer sits down with Major General (Ret.) Dusty Schultz, former Director of Strategic Operations for the U.S. Army, to explore how data, space, and leadership are reshaping the future of defense and government contracting. From growing up on a small farm in Northern California to leading Army intelligence and operations worldwide, Dusty shares powerful lessons in service, in...

What defines the next era of government contracting — and who will lead it? In this episode, Jake Frazer sits down with industry legend Chuck Prow, former CEO of V2X and longtime IBM executive, to explore how technology, operations, and leadership are converging to shape the future of GovCon. From his early career in distributed computing and consulting to transforming Vectrus into V2X, Chuck shar...

n this special bonus episode, Jake Frazer walks through PTS’s Q3 2025 Industry Report , covering the biggest shifts shaping the future of government contracting. From acquisition reform and DHS expansion to AI, GovTech, and European defense , Jake breaks down what’s driving the most transformative year since 9/11. This episode pulls from insights gathered by the PTS recruiting network, Precision E...

In this episode, Jake Frazer sits down with Ukrainian Member of Parliament Andrii Nikolaienko to discuss how Ukraine is navigating war, planning reconstruction, and finding hope in unexpected places—including baseball. Speaking from Kyiv, Andrii offers a rare, on-the-ground perspective of leadership during conflict and outlines what it will take to rebuild a modern, resilient Ukraine. From his ear...

How does military medicine prepare leaders differently than civilian healthcare? In this episode, Jake Frazer sits down with recently retired Lieutenant General Telita Crosland to explore how military medicine intersects with government contracting. From her journey growing up in Queens to leading a $61 billion military healthcare system, Telita shares powerful lessons about leadership, service, a...

How should the U.S. defense industry prepare for a Pacific-focused posture? In this episode, Jake Frazer sits down with GovCon legend Bill Bodie to explore how decades of global experience shaped his perspective on the industry’s future. From Cold War think tanks to leading KBR during the Iraq War, Bill shares how government contracting has evolved—and where it’s falling behind. Together, they dis...

What are the opportunities and challenges for government contractors in the NATO market? In this episode, Lieutenant General (Ret.) Andrew Rohling joins Jake Frazer to break down how NATO operates behind the curtain and what that means for government contracting. Drawing from nearly four decades in the U.S. Army and top NATO roles, Andy explains how multi-nation politics, standardization challenge...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Future of GovCon with Jake Frazer. This podcast gives you a front-row seat to the leaders, innovators, and decision-makers shaping government contracting. Today’s guest, Patrick Malcor, has worn many hats. Army officer, international contractor, CEO, and now founder of Ajax Defense. From running checkpoints in Bosnia to managing multimillion-dollar contract...

Government contracting is shifting faster than ever, driven by foreign policy, emerging tech, and seismic changes in talent. The Future of GovCon with Jake Frazer gives you a front-row seat to where the industry is headed. Hosted by Jake Frazer, CEO of Precision Talent Solutions, the show brings together leading voices from defense, intelligence, diplomacy, development, space, and cybersecurity to...