Stay ConnectedGSA Does That!? tells the stories of how GSA delivers effective and efficient government through its buildings, acquisitions, and technology. Each episode will give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the people and programs making the business of government happen.
GSA Does That!? has something for everyone, featuring interviews with senior leadership, program experts, outside guests, and others who will provide fresh perspectives on GSA’s work.
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Our guests for episode 5 are Robin Carnahan, the administrator of GSA, and Kiran Ahuja, the director of the Office of Personnel Management. Both agency leaders share insights into the future workforce of the federal government and just why a career in government is so rewarding.
If you've ever considered a career in the federal government, this episode of GSA Does That!? is a must-listen. From tips on how to land a federal job to unveiling some of the lesser-known benefits and opportunities that come with federal employment, you'll gain practical advice and insight that might change your career path.
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"GSA Does That!?" is the U.S. General Services Administration's first agency-wide podcast, offering listeners an inside look into how GSA and its partners benefit the American people. The podcast features interviews with GSA leaders, experts, partners, and customers, covering topics such as federal real estate, acquisitions, and technology. The title reflects many's surprise at the scope of GSA's impact. Whether you're a policy wonk or just curious about government operations, you can join the listener community.
For more information about the show visit, gsa.gov/podcast.
In this fourth episode of GSA Does That!?, we talk to Kevin Powell, the director of GSA's Green Proving Ground (GPG). The episode sheds light on the program's revolutionary efforts in transforming federal buildings into testbeds for clean energy innovation.
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For a deeper dive into the Green Proving Ground, look at these resources to learn more.
"GSA Does That!?" is the U.S. General Services Administration's first agency-wide podcast, offering listeners an inside look into how GSA and its partners benefit the American people. The podcast features interviews with GSA leaders, experts, partners, and customers, covering topics such as federal real estate, acquisitions, and technology. The title reflects many's surprise at the scope of GSA's impact. Whether you're a policy wonk or just curious about government operations, you can join the listener community.
For more information about the show visit, gsa.gov/podcast.
In this episode of GSA Does That, we look closely at one of GSA's contracts that is helping to expand contracting opportunities to small businesses. Guests Herman Lyons, a business management specialist, and Jean Fluevog, a contract specialist, offer practical advice on when to know your small business is ready to bid on a GSA Schedule, and then when ready, how to go about it.
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For a deeper dive into small business opportunities at GSA and across the government, look at these resources to learn more.
"GSA Does That!?" is the U.S. General Services Administration's first agency-wide podcast, offering listeners an inside look into how GSA and its partners benefit the American people. The podcast features interviews with GSA leaders, experts, partners, and customers, covering topics such as federal real estate, acquisitions, and technology. The title reflects many's surprise at the scope of GSA's impact. Whether you're a policy wonk or just curious about government operations, you can join the listener community.
For more information about the show visit, gsa.gov/podcast.
Episode 2 continues the in-depth look at the Presidential Innovation Fellows program through a conversation with two current fellows. The episode features Scott Gorman, a technology entrepreneur and strategist, and Arunan Skandarajah, a global health technologist. Both serve as Presidential Innovations Fellows, or PIFs, at the Advanced Research Project Agency for Health, or ARPA-H.
This episode brings together technology, health, and futurism in one cohesive package. Throughout the interview, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the program, the PIF community, and why they should apply to become a PIF.
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For a deeper dive into technology at GSA and across the government, look at these resources to learn more.
"GSA Does That!?" is the U.S. General Services Administration's first agency-wide podcast, offering listeners an inside look into how GSA and its partners benefit the American people. The podcast features interviews with GSA leaders, experts, partners, and customers, covering topics such as federal real estate, acquisitions, and technology. The title reflects many's surprise at the scope of GSA's impact. Whether you're a policy wonk or just curious about government operations, you can join the listener community.
For more information about the show visit, gsa.gov/podcast.
The first episode of GSA Does That!? is all about civic tech and bringing technologists into government. Join us as we talk with GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan and Presidential Innovation Fellow Executive Director Rebeca Lamadrid about technologists' impact on government. Learn about GSA's history of leading in civic technology and what being a Presidential Innovation Fellow is all about.
The application window for the Presidential Innovation Fellows is open until June 23, 2023. For more information about the program and how to apply, visit pif.gov.
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"GSA Does That!?" is the U.S. General Services Administration's first agency-wide podcast, offering listeners an inside look into how GSA and its partners benefit the American people. The podcast features interviews with GSA leaders, experts, partners, and customers, covering topics such as federal real estate, acquisitions, and technology. The title reflects many's surprise at the scope of GSA's impact. Whether you're a policy wonk or just curious about government operations, you can join the listener community.
For more information about the show visit, gsa.gov/podcast.
Welcome to GSA Does That!? the show created to give listners the inside scoop on how GSA delivers effective and efficient government services.
With a new episode released every two weeks across all major platforms, there will always be something new to learn about. Whether you're a policy wonk or just looking to learn more about how government works, the podcast promises to have content you'll enjoy.
For more information about the podcast, visit: www.gsa.gov/podcast
"GSA Does That!?" is the U.S. General Services Administration's first agency-wide podcast, offering listeners an inside look into how GSA and its partners benefit the American people. The podcast features interviews with GSA leaders, experts, partners, and customers, covering topics such as federal real estate, acquisitions, and technology. The title reflects many's surprise at the scope of GSA's impact. Whether you're a policy wonk or just curious about government operations, you can join the listener community.
For more information about the show visit, gsa.gov/podcast.
Join us as we talk with Raylene Yung - Executive Director of GSA’s Technology Modernization Fund Program Management Office. You may know the Technology Modernization Fund by its acronym, the TMF. The TMF was set up to fund projects for, quote, technology related activities to improve information technology, and to enhance cybersecurity across the federal government.” While it previously had a relatively small balance sheet, the TMF recently received a one billion dollar investment thanks to the American Rescue Plan, along with new repayment guidelines. Combine those two with a very aggressive White House cybersecurity agenda and we’ve got a lot to talk about this week.
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"GSA Does That!?" is the U.S. General Services Administration's first agency-wide podcast, offering listeners an inside look into how GSA and its partners benefit the American people. The podcast features interviews with GSA leaders, experts, partners, and customers, covering topics such as federal real estate, acquisitions, and technology. The title reflects many's surprise at the scope of GSA's impact. Whether you're a policy wonk or just curious about government operations, you can join the listener community.
For more information about the show visit, gsa.gov/podcast.
In this episode, we talk with Chris Kuang, the U.S. Digital Corps co-founder, about the new two-year fellowship to recruit early-career technologists into government to work and contribute to high-impact efforts. Learn all about this unique opportunity and get the inside scoop on what's to come.
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"GSA Does That!?" is the U.S. General Services Administration's first agency-wide podcast, offering listeners an inside look into how GSA and its partners benefit the American people. The podcast features interviews with GSA leaders, experts, partners, and customers, covering topics such as federal real estate, acquisitions, and technology. The title reflects many's surprise at the scope of GSA's impact. Whether you're a policy wonk or just curious about government operations, you can join the listener community.
For more information about the show visit, gsa.gov/podcast.
GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan joins the program. Listen in as Robin discusses how the GSA is striving not to be just the best place to work in government, but the best place for our customers to do business.
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"GSA Does That!?" is the U.S. General Services Administration's first agency-wide podcast, offering listeners an inside look into how GSA and its partners benefit the American people. The podcast features interviews with GSA leaders, experts, partners, and customers, covering topics such as federal real estate, acquisitions, and technology. The title reflects many's surprise at the scope of GSA's impact. Whether you're a policy wonk or just curious about government operations, you can join the listener community.
For more information about the show visit, gsa.gov/podcast.
We are excited to have Crystal Philcox, the Assistant Commissioner for Enterprise Strategy Management back on the program. GSA has just issued the FMP Strategy summer 21 release, and Crystal will be walking us through the latest updates and giving us a look at what's next for the program.
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"GSA Does That!?" is the U.S. General Services Administration's first agency-wide podcast, offering listeners an inside look into how GSA and its partners benefit the American people. The podcast features interviews with GSA leaders, experts, partners, and customers, covering topics such as federal real estate, acquisitions, and technology. The title reflects many's surprise at the scope of GSA's impact. Whether you're a policy wonk or just curious about government operations, you can join the listener community.
For more information about the show visit, gsa.gov/podcast.
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