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Trust and Understanding: Knowing Your Stakeholders is the Key to Delivering Mission Results

Trust and Understanding: Knowing Your Stakeholders is the Key to Delivering Mission Results

Building trust with stakeholders takes a thoughtful, structured approach that prioritizes understanding their needs, expectations, and perspectives. A consistent, repeatable process, founded on proven principles of human-centered design, allows for a tailored approach to better engage and connect with stakeholders and deliver effective solutions through the most effective channels.

From Paralegal to Consultant: Applying Mission Experience

From Paralegal to Consultant: Applying Mission Experience

After four years as a paralegal for the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division, I made a pivotal decision to transition into a consulting career focused on Federal clients. This shift wasn’t just a career change, but a strategic move that allowed me to apply my unique skill set and extensive understanding of Federal processes to offer helpful solutions as a consultant.

Building Trust in Government through Transparency and Accountability

Building Trust in Government through Transparency and Accountability

Building trust in the Government requires transparency and accountability. In recent years, sociopolitical challenges, technological advancements, and local issues have eroded some public confidence in Government institutions. To address this, Federal agencies can intentionally invest in fostering transparency and demonstrating their commitment to accountability by taking thoughtful and clear actions tied to mission goals.

GSA Awards Arc Aspicio OASIS+ WOSB Contract

GSA Awards Arc Aspicio OASIS+ WOSB Contract

Arlington, VA, October 18, 2024 – GSA awarded Arc Aspicio the OASIS+ Woman-owned Small Business (WOSB) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. A Government-wide contract vehicle, OASIS+ WOSB allows Arc Aspicio to competitively bid on opportunities to provide Federal government agencies with complex non-IT service requirements for the next 10 years, with no ceiling value and no cap on orders. Click to read more.

Smithsonian Institution Awards Arc Aspicio Consulting Services Contract

Smithsonian Institution Awards Arc Aspicio Consulting Services Contract

Arlington, VA, August 20, 2024 – The Smithsonian Institution selected Arc Aspicio as one of 11 firms on a 10-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This contract enables Arc Aspicio to provide the world’s largest museum, education, and research institution with services that support its transformation of learning and discovery – in person and digitally. Click to read more.

Arc Aspicio Celebrates 20th Anniversary Serving the Government

Arc Aspicio Celebrates 20th Anniversary Serving the Government

Arlington, VA, August 6, 2024 – Arc Aspicio announced its 20 years of service to the Federal government in solving complex challenges as they serve the American public through innovative consulting and professional services. Starting with an intense focus on homeland security, where it supported 154 projects for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its agencies, the company has expanded into justice and law enforcement, museums and education, and serving non-profit organizations. Click to read more.

Seeing is Believing: Design+Data in Leadership Decision Making

Seeing is Believing: Design+Data in Leadership Decision Making

In an era of data abundance, Federal agencies face the challenge of distilling vast amounts of complex information into actionable insights. To unlock the potential of data to inform strategic decision-making and policy and program implementation, traditional information presentation methods may fall short, occasionally leaving federal leaders without actionable insights.

Innovation and Ideation for Success: Innovation Labs

Innovation and Ideation for Success: Innovation Labs

Internal Innovation Labs are key to enhancing innovation and collaboration in Federal agencies. They allow employees the opportunity to engage in creative processes, such as brainstorming, design thinking, and creativity, which create solutions and spur innovation. These techniques allow organizations to solve complex problems and implement solutions efficiently.

Chief Executive Officer Lynn Ann Casey Named Outstanding Leader in 2024 Engage Homeland and National Security Honorees

Chief Executive Officer Lynn Ann Casey Named Outstanding Leader in 2024 Engage Homeland and National Security Honorees

Arlington, VA, November 7, 2023 – OrangeSlices has named Arc Aspicio Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lynn Ann Casey as an outstanding leader in the 2024 Engage Homeland and National Security Honorees. This honor recognizes leaders who are driving real and measurable change in the way government and industry collaborate, sharing their insights and expertise for the betterment of all, and driving forward the key missions of the Federal government. Click to read more.

Good Data, Bad Data: The Value of Data Quality in Homeland Security

Good Data, Bad Data: The Value of Data Quality in Homeland Security

Homeland Security is a complex mission, one that is both vast in scale and broad in scope, and this creates a large volume of data that can help provide insight into operations and strategic decisions. From disaster preparedness to counterterrorism, Federal employees rely heavily on an abundance of data to assess problems accurately and implement effective solutions.