SteerBridge Founder Rob Schroder, and F-35 Subject Matter Expert Michal Dehner, recently published an article discussing current arms delays facing the American Military.
Schroder and Dehner share that "The war in Ukraine has exposed a deep vulnerability: from missiles to tanks, the West at present cannot produce needed weapons at speed and scale. This has meant a desperate struggle for Ukraine, but it also portends a potential crisis for the U.S. in the seas and air should an unanticipated prolonged conflict occur in the future such as is the possible case with Taiwan."Recent Posts
SteerBridge Founder Rob Schroder, and SteerBridge F-35 Subject Matter Expert Michael Dehner, recently shared their insights on the future of the U.S. F-35 Program.
The SteerBridge leaders highlight a concern that "Despite rapidly devolving security situations in both Europe and the Indo-Pacific, the Defense Department’s FY23 budget calls for reduced purchases of the F-35, the most capable aircraft ever to exist. With the program’s international partners set to take a greater share of new aircraft coming online, the Joint Program Office (JPO) – the entity which oversees every aspect of the F-35, including foreign partners and military sales – could become an enabler for the Biden Administration's new concept of "integrated deterrence.”SteerBridge Managing Director of Growth, Raul Lianez, and Director of Sustainment, Bill Gray, recently published an article addressing the ongoing recruiting struggles that the American military faces.
American military recruiting is in dire straits. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently determined the Defense Department confronts its most challenging recruitment environment in 50 years, reporting the department "does not have sufficient plans, goals, and strategies to guide its recruitment and retention efforts."
Recruiters for the armed services face a daunting task, especially amid a hot job market and polarized cultural landscape. Existing AI tools have the potential to streamline and focus their efforts, pre-identifying those most qualified and most likely to want to serve. They can do this through readily available public data while also respecting individual privacy. It is time to use these tools.
SteerBridge Founder and Managing Partner, Rob Schroder appeared before the House Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure to discuss the importance of small businesses in federal procurement and how Congress can help to ensure government agencies are fully engaging and utilizing these vital partners.
SteerBridge is excited to announce that Devin Dupaix has joined our team as our Chief Technology Officer. Devin’s past CTO work includes overseeing Software and Data Engineering at Espire and enhancing cyber, information and kinetic convergence targeting at the SOJTF in Afghanistan. His extensive technical background includes over twenty years of using technology to solve problems for multiple fortune 500 companies in progressive roles as a software engineer, solution architect and program manager. Devin is also currently serving in the military reserves, with ten years in Marine Corps Infantry and ten years in Army Intelligence.
“We are excited to add Devin to our team, as a proven leader with a track record of success to accelerate growth in our technology and consulting services,” said Rob Schroder, SteerBridge Founder and Managing Partner. “Devin’s hire marks a key milestone for SteerBridge with our first c-suite role. It is fitting that we lead the growth of SteerBridge with this critical leadership position. Now we have an opportunity to bring more technology-based solutions and innovations to federal and state agencies as we help our clients solve today’s challenges and also position them for the future.”
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Applying for the Post-9/11 GI Bill just got easier!
As a strategic partner to Accenture Federal Services, SteerBridge is proud of the tremendous work our tech team has contributed to reach this major milestone in the Digital GI Bill project!
Instead of waiting 30 days for an eligibility decision, Veterans and service members can have their benefits approved in a matter of minutes through a streamlined digital application. This means beneficiaries can spend less time on paperwork, and more time planning their future. SteerBridge looks forward to continued work on this project and advanced ways to help our Veterans and service members.
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SteerBridge announced today that Elena Joa has been named the company’s Customer Solutions Director. Elena is a steadfast, solution-driven advocate and VA subject matter expert who keeps Veterans and their families at the forefront of every solution. She is a Marine Veteran and is passionate about serving fellow Veterans and their families.
"We are thrilled to welcome Elena to the SteerBridge Team,” said Rob Schroder, SteerBridge Founder, and Managing Partner. “Her depth of expertise will help us better deliver exceptional solutions for our customers. Her passion and commitment to Veterans are exactly what is needed now to meet today's challenges. We are constantly growing and improving here at SteerBridge and Elena will help us do both in big ways as we help our clients solve today’s headaches while also positioning them for the future.”
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