Biggest Challenges Faced By a Lead Systems Engineer at a Government Contractor
As a Lead Systems Engineer in government contracting, the biggest challenge is the slow pace and restrictions inherent to the space, stemming from red tape, regulations, and budget cycles; however, this also provides opportunities for "suggested improvements and driving change within the client space," despite the frustration of waiting for approvals.
Government Contracting, Patience, Stakeholder Management, Process Improvement, Navigating Bureaucracy
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Nicole Giunta
Lead Systems Engineer
Government Contractor
Virginia Tech
University of San Diego | MBA
Engineering - Industrial
Government & Public Sector
Strategic Management and Executive
Honors Student, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Navigating the slow pace and restrictions inherent in government contracting due to red tape, rules, and regulations.
2. Dealing with shifting priorities and intense pressure from stakeholders, which can be frustrating when trying to implement improvements.
3. Finding opportunities to suggest improvements and drive change within the client space, despite the challenges of the government contracting environment.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your role?
One of the biggest challenges in government contracting is the pace and the restrictions on it. Changes in this space take time due to a lot of red tape, rules, and regulations, which is generally good.
There's also intense pressure and frequent changes from stakeholders regarding priorities. This can be frustrating when you see opportunities for improvement but must wait for approvals, budget cycles, and other processes.
I've learned to be patient, but it also presents good opportunities for suggesting improvements and driving change within the client space.