This week on the GovNavigators Show, Soraya Correa, President and CEO of National Industries for the Blind and a longtime leader in federal acquisition, joins the show to reflect on her career and what's next for procurement reform. Soraya shares stories from her time building the Procurement Innovation Lab at DHS, offers a no-nonsense take on the FAR overhaul, and explains why empowering contracting officers—and bridging the gap between government and industry—matters more than ever.

Show Notes
JWOD: Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act
PIL: Procurement Innovation Lab
EO: Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement

Events on the GovNavigators' Radar
June 10, 2025: Arnold Ventures event on Impoundment
June 11, 2025: House Oversight and Government Reform Hearing on Reforming Defense Procurement

June 25, 2025: ACT-IAC's Data & Analytics Forum

This week on the GovNavigators Show, Charles Cooper, Managing Partner and Founder of the Brumidi Group, returns to offer his no-nonsense forecast for what’s next on Capitol Hill. From budget reconciliation drama and appropriations gridlock to tariff tensions and the 2026 election, Charles breaks down the policy, politics, and personalities shaping the months ahead—and why even a missed vote could change everything.

Show Notes
OMB: Technical Supplement to the 2026 Budget
GAO: DOT and the Impoundment Act

Events on the GovNavigators' Radar
June 3, 2025:

• Forum Global’s USA AI Summit
• Carahsoft’s Customer Experience and Engagement Summit

June 5, 2025: Committee on oversight AI in Government Hearing

June 6, 2025: ACT-IAC's Health Innovation Summit

June 25, 2025: ACT-IAC's Data & Analytics Forum

The GovNavigators take a moment to honor Memorial Day and reflect on the sacrifices made in service to our country. With Congress narrowly advancing a reconciliation package before the long weekend, Robert and Adam also remember longtime good government champion Gerry Connolly.

This week on the GovNavigators Show, Joshua Seawell, Head of Policy at the Inclusive Abundance Initiative, joins to break down the thinking behind the Abundance Agenda. Joshua shares how this emerging framework blends high-return public investment with regulatory reform to tackle challenges in housing, energy, AI, and government modernization.

Show Notes
GAO: 2025 Annual Report
Book: Abundance, by Ezra Klein & Derek Thompson
EPRA: Energy Permitting Reform Act

Events on the GovNavigators' Radar
May 21, 2025: GovNavigators Webinar with National Journal
May 22, 2025: PSC's FedHealth Conference

This week on the GovNavigators Show, Justin Baer, Senior Vice President at Fors Marsh, returns to share his perspective on the future of federal evaluation. Drawing from his recent article, Justin outlines why traditional approaches to evidence building are falling short—and what needs to change.

Show Notes
GovExec: The Baer Method: A Roadmap for Agile Evidence Building

Events on the GovNavigators' Radar
May 13: AGA's Performance Counts Summit
May 22: PSC's FedHealth Conference

This week on the GovNavigators Show, former Comptroller General David M. Walker joins to discuss his tenure leading the Government Accountability Office and his mission to drive lasting reform across the federal government. He reflects on how he transformed GAO into a more efficient, strategically focused agency and makes the case for why the rest of government must follow suit.

Show Notes
GSA: OneGov Strategy for IT

Events on the GovNavigators' Radar
May 4-6: ACT-IAC's Emerging Technology & Innovation Conference
May 5-9: Public Service Recognition Week
May 7: AABPA Panel on Budget and Performance
May 13: AGA’s Performance Counts Summit

This week on the GovNavigators Show, Norm Dong, Partner at FD Stonewater, joins to share insights from his distinguished career managing the federal government’s vast real estate portfolio. Reflecting on his tenure in public service, he discusses the complexities of property disposal, the impact of return-to-office policies on government facilities, and how agencies are adapting their real estate strategies for the future.

Show Notes
GSA: Top Ten Contractor Update

Executive Order: Strengthening Probationary Periods in the Federal Service

Events on the GovNavigators' Radar
April 29: UiPath's Ushering in the Era of Efficiency
May 4-6: ACT-IAC's Emerging Technology and Innovation Conference
May 13: AGA's Performance Counts Summit

This week on the GovNavigators Show, Andrew Pavord joins to reflect on a career that spans academia, local and federal government, and the private sector. As President of the American Association for Budget and Program Analysis and CEO of the Federal Consulting Alliance, he unpacks the budget reconciliation process and its impact on fiscal policy. Recorded just before the latest bill’s passage, the conversation explores congressional procedures, spending limits, and what it will take to confront the growing deficit.

Show Notes
Executive Orders:

• Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement
• Restoring Common Sense to Federal Office Space Management
• Permitting Technology Modernization
• Ensuring Commercial Cost-effective Solutions in Federal Contracts
• Eliminating Information Silos

Congress: House Unlocks Reconciliation

Events on the GovNavigators' Radar

• April 22: ACT-IAC's Federal Tech Market Update II
• April 27-29: PSC Annual Conference
• April 29: UiPath’s Ushering in the Era of Efficiency
• May 13: AGA’s Performance Counts Summit