Government
WBD has years of experience working with agencies across the US Federal Government and has repeatedly exceeded expectations to deliver meaningful improvements and lasting value. From congressional hearing preparation for military leadership (up to 3-star rank) and national event organization for innovative health care technologies to financial execution and robust supply chain solutions for local government’s COVID-19 response, WBD’s team of experts turn any challenge into sustained success for our clients.
Success Stories
Supporting Secretary of Defense Communications (SDC)
SDC, like many Federal divisions has a well-oiled portfolio of assets such as contracts and materiel, but a long list of new requirements. WBD’s consultants were requested for contingency acquisition and finance support services. Their high-profile clientele need the most innovative, secure, and high-performing communications equipment and services available, and they need it yesterday. The typical timelines, bureacracy, and hurdles associated with Federal Acqusition needed to be streamlined to meet the needs of the mission.
Dive DeeperEmploying Federal Funds to Combat Impacts of COVID-19 in Kansas City, MO
WBD met with the leaders of Kansas City, MO, to assess various areas of need within the community. In conversations with the Finance Department, the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), and other entities, WBD helped chart a course to address various needs with thoughtful partnerships and rehabilitation projects. The result of WBD’s efforts included a real-time financial decision-making tool, an integrated federal funds expenditure tracker, and a reengineered grants management process.
Dive DeeperFederal Emergency Management Agency – IT Strategic Planning & Implementation
At the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), we facilitate strategic planning meetings with Senior Executive Service (SES) members, Flag Officers, and other senior leaders to develop strategies that cascade into tactical and operational plans. Our approach aligns with portfolio, program, and project management best practices and references organizational elements such as Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution. To galvanize our plans, we deliver comprehensive strategic communications and outreach engagements to drive stakeholder adoption and alignment.
Dive Deeper$415M in Cost Savings From Contract Consolidations
Our experts develop and deploy targeted acquisition strategies aimed at increasing efficiency, decreasing costs, and advancing mission requirements. At WBD, we believe in uncovering innovative acquisition strategies that advance the proper stewardship of taxpayer dollars.
WBD supported the Department of Defense’s Joint Service Provider with full acquisition support services during its establishment and re-alignment under the Defense Information Systems Agency. Through forward-thinking procurement strategy, our team helped achieve a projected $415M in cost savings for the organization.