Episode 12: Introducing Ms. Jennifer Schaus

In fiscal year 2019, the US government awarded over $590 billion in federal contracts.  The federal government and all of its many departments and agencies have robust procurement programs used to purchase everything from paper plates to stealth planes, from simple screws to space satellites.  There are many "heavy hitters" who get awarded these lucrative contracts every year but there are also a number of small businesses, "Mom&Pop" shops, women & minority owned businesses who are awarded federal contracts every year. However, if you are new to this space and interested in learning more we strongly suggest seeking out an experienced hand to guide you through the contracts and procurement process.  It is not an easy process to navigate at all. My profile of the week, is one of those experienced hands we would recommend.  She is the founder and principal at Schaus Associates, a government contracts and procurement consultancy.  She is also one of Washington's "great connectors," by that I mean she knows a lot of people and works to actively connect good people who are doing good things.  My kind of person...  Please welcome to this week's show my friend and profile of the week -- Ms. Jennifer Schaus.