What defines the next era of government contracting — and who will lead it?In this episode, Jake Frazer sits down with industry legend Chuck Prow, former CEO of V2X and longtime IBM executive, to explore how technology, operations, and leadership are converging to shape the future of GovCon.From his early career in distributed computing and consulting to transforming Vectrus into V2X, Chuck shares powerful insights on growth, innovation, and the evolving balance between commercial efficiency and public mission. Together, they discuss how robotics, AI, and automation are redefining operations and why the industry’s future depends on companies that sell outcomes, not inputs.Chuck Prow’s four-decade career spans consulting, technology, and defense services leadership. At IBM, he helped build one of the largest public sector businesses in the world and founded the IBM Center for the Business of Government, fostering collaboration between industry and government. As CEO of V2X, he led the company’s transformation into a diversified global leader in operational services, logistics, and technology integration.Key moments:(00:00) Chuck explains why the future belongs to companies that sell outcomes, not inputs(03:33) Growing up in St. Louis and discovering data before “data” was even a buzzword(06:01) Early career in distributed computing and consulting during the rise of digital technology(16:03) Entering government contracting in the late 1990s and the era of transformation under Clinton–Gingrich reforms(20:10) 9/11 memories — being in Roslyn, losing clients, and how the industry changed overnight(25:00) Building IBM’s public sector business and launching the IBM Center for the Business of Government(32:09) Taking over Vectrus in 2016 and transforming it into V2X(37:49) Winning LOGCAP and redefining operational excellence through technology(41:52) The Vectrus–Vertex merger: creating scale, diversity, and capability(44:04) The future of GovCon — bifurcation between technology-driven and operationally driven companies(47:14) Robotics, automation, and predictive analytics as the next frontier(53:58) Chuck’s one word for the future: accelerationThanks to Chuck Prow for being on the show.Visit https://pts.careers/ for more info on Jake Frazer and Precision Talent Solutions.Follow Jake on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jakefrazerThe 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/id1838189132Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0aMgbnTtSTB0ptzvfxk3PfYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFutureOfGovCon

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