In this episode, Jake Frazer sits down with Manolis Priniotakis, former Director of Intelligence at the U.S. Department of Energy and faculty member at the National Intelligence University, to explore how technology, education, and leadership are reshaping the Intelligence Community (IC).From briefing Presidents and leading intelligence operations to teaching the next generation of analysts, Manolis shares how the IC must evolve beyond Cold War structures to meet the speed of the digital era. Together, they unpack the challenge of upskilling, the role of contractors in innovation, and why integration with industry will define the next decade of national security.Key moments:(00:00) Why the Intelligence Community must evolve(03:04) His first day in government and what “VRE” really means(09:00) Backpacking through the Balkans and early lessons in perspective(11:07) Working at Amazon in 1996 before joining public service(15:04) Traveling the Silk Road and rediscovering national security(18:13) Entering government through the Presidential Management Fellowship(20:37) Joining the DOE Intelligence Office(27:00) Writing for and briefing the President’s Daily Brief during the Arab Spring(34:04) Leading DOE Intelligence and working with Secretaries Moniz and Perry(36:39) Teaching at the National Intelligence University(39:03) What the “Strategic Intelligence Professional of 2030” looks like(44:16) How industry partnerships shape the IC(47:59) Why the U.S. must catch up, not just keep up, with technology(58:16) One word for the future: UpskillThanks to Manolis Priniotakis for joining 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/@TheFutureOfGovConSubscribe to the podcast: https://pts.careers/podcast

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