Leveraging Policy Information in Government Contracting
Format: Live webinar (on-demand recording available on August 15, 2024)
Date: August 8, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
Duration: Approx. 90 minutes
Instructors: Amanda Swanson Goff and Amber Hart, The Pulse of GovCon LLC
Learning Credits: 1.5 CPEs, 1.5 ATCs
*Your registration includes access to the on-demand recording.
Join us for an insightful webinar where we delve into the intricate world of Congressional actions, regulations, and bills and their profound impact on the “who, what, when, where, and how” of discretionary funding. This session will help you understand the statutes, regulations, and procedures that shape the federal contracting ecosystem.
Specifically, this webinar focuses on the following learning objectives:
- Understand how the federal budget process intertwines with the federal acquisition lifecycle and how these intersections affect funding and procurement.
- Gain insights into the federal customer buying process and understand the core objectives driving federal acquisitions.
- Identify the major players in the acquisition process and understand the principal contracting functions and their roles.
- Distinguish between appropriations and authorizations, navigate relevant policy documents, and understand funding cycles and discretionary dollar breakdowns.
- Learn to sift through information and identify proposed policies that may impact your organization.
Target Audience: Small business owners, business development professionals, and capture managers
Speakers
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Amanda Swanson GoffDirector of Research and Analysis, The Pulse of GovCon LLCMs. Amanda Goff joined The Pulse™ in 2022 as the Director of Research and Analysis. Amanda received her Bachelor’s in Linguistics from the University of Kansas (KU) and her Master’s in Public Policy from George Washington University (GWU). In May 2024, she will graduate from Vanderbilt University with a Doctor of Education in Organizational Learning. Ms. Goff is a subject matter expert in learning science and instructional design, leveraging this skillset to improve knowledge retention and organizational learning in government contracting. Previously, she has conducted training covering a wide range of immediately relevant topics, including navigating the federal budget process, conflict of interest legislation, and more. Most recently, the Naval Postgraduate School published her research addressing existing learning gaps that limit the Department of Defense’s ability to effectively use non-traditional contracting authorities to meet pressing national security needs. In addition to her expertise in human capital development, Ms. Goff brings over seven years of experience in project management, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement. She is especially adept at using publicly-available federal spending data to inform policy work and identify key trends impacting the federal contracting industry.
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Amber HartCo-Founder and Co-Owner of The Pulse™Ms. Amber Hart, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of The Pulse™, is a leader in navigating congressional, federal, and industry procurement landscapes. With over a decade of experience selling to the federal government, she brings distinctive expertise as Chief of Research and Analysis at The Pulse™. In this capacity, Ms. Hart oversees the firm’s client portfolio, providing strategic counsel to drive sustainable and profitable growth in the federal market. Her advisory expertise extends to assisting clients with developing enterprise tactics, identifying opportunities, and designing comprehensive training while managing risks and fostering innovation.
Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Ms. Hart serves as the immediate Past President of Women in Technology (WIT) and sits on the Advisory Board for the Center for Government Contracting at George Mason University (GMU). She is actively engaged with industry advocacy groups such as the Professional Services Council (PSC) and the Women’s Procurement Circle (WPC).
Ms. Hart’s influence extends to national policy discussions, where she has testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Small Business Committee and contributed to the Biden Administration’s 2022 Supply Chain Ministerial Forum. She was also a featured speaker at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) 2023 Women’s Symposium, highlighting her commitment to advancing entrepreneurial and federal contracting interests.
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