GKG provides a wide range of Acquisition and Category Management Solutions that match customer requirements to the market in an efficient and effective way. Our streamlined approach transforms acquisition, optimizes the delivery of programs, enhances value and savings, and ensures the effective alignment of requirements within markets and supplier performance. Our team has extensive knowledge of supplier management and implementing eCommerce systems that drive transformation in efficiency and outcomes.
Our Services Include
Development of Category Strategic Plans.
Conducting government-wide contract inventory.
Revising Spend Under Management (SUM) maturity model and baseline.
Refining and supporting the Best-in-Class (BIC) designation process.
Developing an extensive suite of performance management reports.
Formalizing and delivering workforce training on category management.
Designing and implementing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) aligned to organizational and program objectives.
Creating supporting guidance and training.
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Human Capital Management
Advancing Federal Workforce Efficiency Through Shared Human Resource (HR) Services
July 10, 2025
An Integrated Approach to Technical and Adaptive ChallengesBy Mike Vajda, Michael Rogers, Alicia Rule, Sharon Ginley As federal agencies face rising demands for efficiency, transparency, and accountability, Shared Human Resources (HR) Services have emerged as …
The Evolving Role of HR Liaisons in the Federal Workforce
June 24, 2025
HR Liaisons play a critical role ensuring timely, accurate delivery of human resources services within the federal environment. As essential connectors between program offices and centralized HR service providers, they translate operational needs into actionable HR requests, ensure compliance with complex policies, and monitor personnel action progress. Their deep organizational understanding enables them to anticipate challenges, facilitate communication, and troubleshoot issues in real time. The current reality: Agencies across the federal government are experiencing involuntary and voluntary staffing reductions, resulting in loss of institutional knowledge, subject matter expertise, and specialized capabilities—especially within central HR offices. This growing gap puts significant …
Maximizing Productivity in an Era of Constrained Resources:
June 11, 2025
Practical Approaches to Meet the Federal Mission Across the federal landscape, agencies face significant change management challenges. Senior leadership transitions bring far-reaching expectations, including shifting missions and priorities, resource reductions, and demands for greater efficiency …
Golden Key Group Awarded Contract to Develop Texas Emergency Management Leadership Academy
June 2, 2025
Reston, VA — June 2, 2025 — Golden Key Group (GKG), a trusted provider of workforce transformation and leadership development solutions, has been awarded a contract by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to …
Leading Through Extremes: Guiding Federal Teams Experiencing Burnout
May 19, 2025
By Mike Vajda, Alicia Rule, Michael Rogers, PhD., and Sharon GinleyFederal leaders are navigating a period of extraordinary transformation. Recent policy shifts and organizational changes have brought about significant reductions in staffing and institutional knowledge, …
What can you do as an employee to prepare for a formal reduction in force (RIF)?
April 17, 2025
Section Two: Retirement and Other Key Considerations During a Reduction in Force By Michael Rogers, PhD., Sharon Ginley, Nelson Alleman, and Mike Vajda Once you are confident that your personal record is accurate and up …
What can you do as an employee to prepare for a formal reduction in force (RIF)?
April 15, 2025
Section One: Preparing for a Reduction By Michael Rogers, PhD., Sharon Ginley, Nelson Alleman, and Mike Vajda If your organization is planning to undergo a large reorganization, or resource reduction, there is a likelihood that …
A Human-Centered Approach to Organizational AdaptationBy Donnielle DeMesme and Alicia Rule How can federal agencies strengthen resilience and thrive in a changing environment?Federal agencies are operating in an increasingly dynamic landscape, where evolving policies, shifting …
Lead With Confidence: 10 Essential Moves for a Productive Return to Office.
March 4, 2025
Making the Return to In-Person work Smoother and More Productive By Mike Vajda, Michael Rogers, and Sharon Ginley As federal employees transition back to the physical workplace, organizations and supervisors play a crucial role in …
Federal employees’ guide to the Return to In-Person Work EO By Michael Rogers, PhD., Sharon Ginley, and Mike Vajda On January 20th, 2025, President Trump issued the Executive Order “Return to In-Person Work.” This Order …