In the realm of government modernization, the United States grapples with the intricate task of updating its legacy systems to align with the rapid pace of technological advancement. This event unpacks the multifaceted challenges inherent in this endeavor, spotlighting the delicate equilibrium between fostering innovation and adhering to budgetary and regulatory confines. At its core, the discussion revolves around legacy systems migration...

An Overview of Financial Planning for Federal EmployeesSetting goalsPractical considerationsProjecting future income needsHow much money will you need saved when you retire?How do your retirement benefits come into play?The Retirement “Tripod”CSRS and FERS annuities, plus military pensionsSocial Security benefitsTSP, IRAs, and other savings/investmentsEd thoroughly explores all 3 components! Other Information to ConsiderHealth Insu...

The means and methods of launching cyber attacks against government agencies and critical infrastructure industries at all levels continue to proliferate rapidly. The U.S. government is responsible for attending to our national interests, from federal safety nets such as environmental protection and Social Security to national defense and protection against hostile foreign actors, whether individuals, terrorist groups or nation-states. Hundred...

Federal Sales expert Neil McDonnell walks step by step through the federal buyer's process for finding small businesses who can help them achieve their mission. FREE LinkedIn liveHow Federal Buyers Will Find Small Business Government Contractors in 2025 Join GovCon federal sales expert Neil McDonnell for a dynamic 30-minute BD training designed specifically for small business government contractors like you. Federal buyers want to find small b...

We’re entering a new era of generative AI adoption—one filled with production-level use cases, mature developments, and unique challenges. As organizations move to solidify their GenAI/LLM deployments, understanding how to govern, operationalize (LLMOps), and secure these systems becomes critical. Join Adrián González Sánchez, author of Azure OpenAI Service for Cloud Native Applications and a data and AI specialist at Microsoft, fo...

An Overview of FERS & CSRS SurvivorshipDifferences between the two retirement systems’ benefitsQualifying relativesCost of electing benefitsWhat forms should be filled out to ensure qualifying relatives receive the survivorshipOther Information for FERS & CSRS AnnuitantsSpousal Survivor annuities (including former spouses)Cost to give an insurable interest survivor annuityInformation about the basic employee death benefitChild an...

For the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), the technology needed for data superiority and C2/4 is often mired in legacy infrastructure, poor digital experiences, customer dissatisfaction and IT that can jeopardize mission success. To overcome these challenges and achieve operational resilience and warfighting readiness, the Department of the Navy’s PEO-Digital developed a forward-leaning approach to measure critical operational IT metrics...

The biggest challenge federal government stakeholders currently face is managing their workforce effectively across myriad sites, including fully remote work, hybrid work and multiple office locations. Caught between a competitive job market and a dearth of talent, leaders must think through the psychology of return-to-work policies and consider theexperience for their employees. A February 2024 memo from the Office of Personnel Management con...

Join GovCon federal sales expert Neil McDonnell for a dynamic 30-minute BD training designed specifically for small business government contractors like you. LINKEDIN LIVEUpdate Your 2025 Business Plan for Federal Government Contracting After this training, you will know –How to streamline your 2025 Strategic PlanWhat are the key KPIs and metrics that determine successWhat you can do to create predictabilityWhat to track in your Busines...

Join this event on using the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) approach for creatin a comprehensive on Systems Security Plan (SSP). This overview event is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed start the process of development and implementation of an effective security plans for federal information systems. Key Topics Covered: Understanding the NIST security standards and guidelines Implementin...