206: The One with the Homeland Security SME

Alan Metzler, Vice President of Department Homeland Security at ITC Federal joins the show to unpack one of the most pressing challenges in government today: aligning emerging technologies with mission outcomes. He shares an insider’s perspective on the complexity of the Department of Homeland Security with agency’s diverse, overlapping missions discusses how all Federal agencies can move beyond “technology for technology’s sake” and instead focus on measurable mission impact. Finally we take a forward-looking view on how DHS can balance innovation with operational demands—highlighting the importance of leadership, public-private collaboration, and empowering teams to take smart risks.

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206: The One with the Homeland Security SME is an episode from The Government Huddle with Brian Chidester by Brian Chidester.

This episode is 31:34 long.

This episode was published on May 4, 2026.

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