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Federal Health & Civilian

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The next phase of government AI economics
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Reimagining federal procurement in the digital and AI age
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Reimagining federal procurement in the digital and AI age
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Unlocking US federal permitting: A sustainable growth imperative
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A fitness agenda for government: Cultivating organizational health in the US public sector
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Defense & Security

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Capturing the AI advantage in defense
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The state of US national security innovation: A report card
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Report
Innovation in US national security: A report card
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Creating a modernized defense technology frontier
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US State & Local Government

Accelerating permitting: Lessons from the city of Austin
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Accelerating permitting: Lessons from the city of Austin
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Procurement efficiency: A modern strategy for state and local leaders
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The data center balance: How US states can navigate the opportunities and challenges
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Capturing performance opportunities in US state and local governments
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Our people

Ankur Ghia
Senior PartnerWashington DC
Helps government and defense leaders translate emerging technology into measurable impact
Gretchen Berlin
Senior PartnerWashington DC
Leads McKinsey’s work in federal healthcare and civilian agencies at the intersection of operations and social, health, and public entities
Scott Blackburn
Senior PartnerWashington DC
Works with US federal departments using commercial best practices to solve the government’s toughest problems
David Nuzum
Senior PartnerNew York
Leads McKinsey’s US State & Local Government Practice. Supports public sector leaders in making improvements in public program effectiveness and state agency operational efficiency spanning health and human services, economic development, infrastructure, and information technology
Jon Spaner
PartnerWashington DC
Advises public sector organizations on integrated strategy, leadership, transitions, crisis management, procurement, and innovation
Sarah Tucker-Ray
Senior PartnerWashington DC
Helps government leaders deliver better outcomes for the public, including improved operations, enhanced customer experience, and inclusive economic growth
Gayatri Shenai
Senior PartnerNew York
Uses digital and analytics to help public- and private-sector institutions transform operational performance and improve competitive position
Hrishika Vuppala
Senior PartnerSouthern California
Leads McKinsey’s artificial intelligence and technology work for the public sector globally, helping government, healthcare, and higher-education institutions modernize services at scale
Tony D’Emidio
PartnerWashington DC
Leads McKinsey’s US government entity, helping government leaders deliver their most important priorities and overcome their toughest challenges

Featured insights

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How can the public sector meet the AI moment?
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America at 250
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