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In the Age of AI, Curiosity Is the Real Advantage
AI is accelerating how people learn, solve problems, and approach their work. Curiosity, continuous learning, and diverse perspectives can help people adapt and contribute as AI reshapes established ways of working.
Smarter Business Development: Pairing Analyst Expertise with Artificial Intelligence in GovWin IQ
Deltek’s newest AI-powered features within GovWin IQ are helping government contractors gain greater business development efficiency and productivity.
Why Finance’s Perspective Belongs in Proposal Development, Not Just After the Award
This article explains why Finance belongs in proposal development earlier, using a lesson from three proposals submitted at once and the requirements that were missed. It also shows how Costpoint Proposals helps teams bring Finance into requirements review while the response is still taking shape.
From Signal to Submission: Closing the Intelligence-to-Revenue Gap in Government Contracting
Government contractors don’t lack opportunity intelligence. They lose it between qualification and submission. That’s the intelligence-to-revenue gap. It drives up B&P spend, cost per bid, and proposal cycle time. GovWin IQ and GovWin Proposals connect the two stages. Dela™, Deltek’s AI assistant, helps teams carry analyst-backed context into the response.
Rebuilding Client Trust in Consulting: Why Transparency, Agility, and Outcomes Matter More Than Ever
Rebuilding client trust in consulting requires transparency, proactive communication, responsible AI use, and operational excellence. This article explains how consulting firms can strengthen each one.
Utilization Has Hit an Historic Low: 4 Ways High-Performing Professional Services Firms Are Fixing It
Billable utilization hit 66.4%, a nearly two-decade low. Learn what’s driving it and four ways high-performing professional services firms are fixing it.
DOD Fourth Estate FY 2027 Priorities: What Government Contractors Need to Know
This article breaks down DOD Fourth Estate spending, agency trends, modernization priorities, and upcoming contract vehicles through FY27, based on a Deltek research webinar.
AI for Government Proposal Writing: Enhance Your Efficiency and Accuracy
See how AI for government proposal writing helps GovCon teams draft faster, build compliance matrices, and win more contracts. Get started today.
How to Write Government Proposals
Learn how to write, price, package, and submit a winning government proposal, from reading the RFP to meeting Section L requirements.
5 Ways Construction Professionals Keep Our World Running
During Construction Appreciation Week, see how construction professionals keep our world moving forward with essential skills, dedication, and innovation.
Small Business Set-Asides
A small business set-aside reserves government contracts for qualifying small businesses. See the SBA programs, eligibility rules, and how to win contracts.
Creating a Highly Differentiated Market Position: 6 Ways to Set Your Consulting Firm Apart
This guide outlines six practical ways consulting firm leaders can differentiate their firm in a crowded, look-alike market.
Slow Down to Speed Up: Key Takeaways from the Deltek Clarity GovCon Podcast
Revenue growth doesn't tell the whole story for government contractors. In this episode of the Deltek Podcast, industry experts Deniece Peterson and Shenê Commodore discuss how pricing pressure, compliance demands, AI adoption, and market uncertainty are reshaping what sustainable growth looks like.