How should the U.S. defense industry prepare for a Pacific-focused posture?In this episode, Jake Frazer sits down with GovCon legend Bill Bodie to explore how decades of global experience shaped his perspective on the industry’s future. From Cold War think tanks to leading KBR during the Iraq War, Bill shares how government contracting has evolved—and where it’s falling behind. Together, they discuss technological disruption, geopolitical urgency, and why he’s cautiously optimistic about the years ahead.Bill Bodie is a seasoned GovCon executive and strategist who’s worn just about every hat in the field—from Cold War analyst to boots-on-the-ground leader in Iraq. He’s led major divisions at KBR, Parsons, and Northrop Grumman, and advised on policy at the Department of the Air Force. Today, he blends his rich government and industry experience at the Center for Strategic and International Studies—while moonlighting as a Shakespearean actor.Key moments:(6:06) Bill’s New York upbringing and early fascination with Russian history and theater.(10:58) The collapse of the Soviet Union.(17:07) Northrop and corporate communications.(23:15) Air Force Secretariat during 9/11 and its aftermath.(28:11) Leading KBR’s government and infrastructure unit during the height of the Iraq War.(34:13) Parsons pivoting toward high-tech services during the post-Iraq drawdown.(38:04) Fading demand signals from DoD and Congress’s waning defense leadership.(44:31) DoD leaders embracing innovation from defense startups and Silicon Valley.(52:31) The Ukraine war and why its outcome will shape global security.Thanks to Bill Bodie for being on the show. Connect with Bill: https://www.csis.org/people/william-bodie https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-bodie-5b1a8b4/ Visit https://pts.careers/ for more info on Jake Frazer and Precision Talent Solutions. Follow Jake on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakefrazer/ The Future of GovCon explores the trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the government contracting industry. If you’re navigating acquisition strategy, workforce challenges, technology adoption, or global opportunities, be sure to subscribe to the Future of GovCon: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-future-of-govcon/id1838189132 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0aMgbnT4lLK1BVPqqYG32A YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFutureOfGovCon

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