Veterans

The date is January 16, 2026. A mid-tier defense contractor supporting a mission-critical AI surveillance program has just received a Cure Notice. The reason? A 20% vacancy rate in “Key Personnel” slots that has persisted for 90 days, stalling deliverable schedules and triggering a downward spiral in Past Performance ratings.…

The global IT staffing market reached $80.34 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $135.7 billion by 2033, driven by acute talent shortages in developed markets and the proven advantages of distributed team models.For organizations struggling to fill critical technical positions or seeking to optimize workforce costs, understanding…

Treasury announced a $9 billion audit November 6, 2025. The audit will examine potential misuse of the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program, and other initiatives that provide federal contracting preferences to certain eligible businesses. These actions follow Treasury’s earlier suspension and termination of all contracts and task orders with ATI Government…

The protest landed on a Friday afternoon. A mid-sized defense contractor had just won a competitive $18 million cybersecurity services contract. Within 48 hours, the incumbent filed a GAO protest challenging the winner’s Key Personnel qualifications. The protest claimed the proposed team lacked demonstrable capability to perform the work—their résumés showed relevant experience, but the incumbent…

Nearly 200,000 service members transition to civilian life each year, and most organizations are doing veteran hiring completely wrong. Here’s the uncomfortable reality: While veteran unemployment has dropped to 2.8%, underemployment remains a massive challenge. We’re watching highly capable military professionals take positions far below their skill level because civilian…