Tris Carpenter Talks Navigating Federal Contracting Shifts on Keeping IT Brief
ASHBURN, Va., March 11, 2025 – As federal contracting continues to evolve under the current administration, Tris Carpenter, General Manager of Strategic Growth at Red Team Consulting, recently joined FORUM’s Keeping IT Brief podcast to discuss the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing government contractors today.
In the episode, Navigating the Shifts: Federal Contracting Under the Current Administration, host Mary Ann Brown speaks with Tris about the latest policy changes, workforce challenges, and emerging trends shaping the industry. The discussion covers:
- Major shifts in federal contracting policies and their potential impact
- Workforce reductions and strategies to safeguard cash flow
- Sectors experiencing growth—and those facing increased risk
- Updates on CMMC, cybersecurity challenges, and IT modernization
- How new regulations are reshaping competition among contractors
“With ongoing regulatory shifts and economic uncertainties, it’s critical for government contractors to stay informed and agile,” said Tris Carpenter. “This episode breaks down the key trends and offers actionable strategies to help businesses not only adapt but stay ahead of the curve.”
The episode also includes Tris’s forecast for the future of federal contracting and expert advice on positioning for success in a changing environment.
Listen to the full episode here.
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About Red Team: Red Team is a strategic growth consultancy that helps companies scale in the government contracting market. Over our 20+ years, we’ve helped thousands of companies achieve their growth targets with our full lifecycle strategic growth, capture, proposal development, and training services. With our support, our clients continue to beat their largest competitors, diversify their portfolio of customers, and achieve their financial goals.
About Keeping IT Brief: Information is vital. So is your time. Understanding the importance of balancing both, Forum has launched this initiative designed to bring you quick, relevant podcasts, featuring Government and Industry leaders, and covering topics that support our Federal IT community.
