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Tracie Rivers

Business Development and Government Contracting Consultant at Self Employed

With eight years of service in the United States Army and a distinguished career as a federal Contract Specialist, Tracie Rivers brings a mission-driven approach to helping businesses navigate the complexities of government contracting. As a seasoned 1102 contracting professional, she has worked across multiple award types and managed diverse contracts, gaining a deep understanding of what government agencies seek from contractors and how to align business capabilities to meet those needs. Leveraging her background in business development, Tracie supports small companies seeking to strengthen their positioning in the public sector marketplace. She combines technical contracting expertise with strategic business acumen, guiding clients in developing compliant proposals, optimizing performance, and building long-term relationships with government partners. Tracie is FAC-C and DAWIA certified and holds an MBA in Business Administration. Her approach is grounded in resilience, adaptability, and critical thinking, traits refined through both her military experience and her continuous pursuit of professional development through courses and industry conferences. Tracie aims to bridge the gap between government and business, empowering organizations to confidently pursue and manage federal contracts with integrity and precision.

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Cover image for Veterans Wanted: VR&E, NPWE, and Municipal Talent Pipelines
Military
Veterans Wanted: VR&E, NPWE, and Municipal Talent Pipelines
<p class="mb-4">City services, emergency response, and local problem‑solving all depend on people who can lead under pressure and adapt quickly- trait...
February 23, 2026Read article
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Military
Coming Home Wealthy: Post‑Deployment Money Strategies That Actually Work
<p class="mb-4">Deployments aren’t just about surviving long days and dangerous missions- they can be one of the most powerful wealth‑building moments...
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Leadership PerspectivesPublic Policy
Heatmaps, Hearings, and Honesty: Building Public Trust with Data-Informed Leadership
<p class="mb-4">When a 311 call in Los Angeles can predict the next illegal dumping hotspot and a meeting in Kansas City can reshape how fast an ambul...
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Military
Living Under SOFAs: What Military Families Need to Know Before Moving Overseas
<p class="mb-4">Overseas orders can feel like a ticket into a protected legal bubble- after all, Status of Forces Agreements are supposed to shield mi...
January 31, 2026Read article
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Military
Combat Zones to C-Suites: The Rise of Service-Driven Veteran Entrepreneurs
<p class="mb-4">Veterans are quietly becoming one of the most powerful forces in entrepreneurship, transforming battlefield-tested leadership into boa...
January 23, 2026Read article
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Military
The Other Front Line: How Schools, Cities, and FRGs Protect Military Family Well‑Being
<p class="mb-4">Military families do far more than simply “get through” deployment- they build entire support systems that quietly keep the homefront ...
January 19, 2026Read article
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Military
Turning Rank Into Tuition: Strategic GI Bill Transfers for Your Spouse and Kids
<p class="mb-4">Transferring Post‑9/11 GI Bill benefits is less like checking a box and more like managing a high‑stakes, time‑sensitive asset that ca...
January 15, 2026Read article
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Professional Development and Training
Leading to Learn: How Lifelong Learning Transforms Leadership
<p class="mb-4">In leadership, standing still means falling behind. The most effective leaders aren’t just managing- they’re learning every day. By we...
January 11, 2026Read article
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Military
Mission Rewired: Turning Tactical Skills into Civic Leadership through Veteran Mentoring
<p class="mb-4">Mentorship grounded in shared military experience can turn a confusing transition into a clear, purpose-driven path into public servic...
January 3, 2026Read article
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Military
Routines, Reps, and Resilience: The Psychology of Staying Strong During Deployment ​
<p class="mb-4">A deployment may look purely tactical from the outside, but every mission rides on an invisible one: staying emotionally steady amid d...
January 1, 2026Read article
Cover image for Beyond the 10/10 Rule: How Military Pensions, Disability, and SBP Really Get Divided in Divorce
Military
Beyond the 10/10 Rule: How Military Pensions, Disability, and SBP Really Get Divided in Divorce
<p class="mb-4">Military divorce is not just “regular divorce with uniforms” - it sits at the intersection of federal statute, state family law, and a...
December 28, 2025Read article
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Professional Development and Training
Turning Change into Opportunity: Real-World Success Stories
<p class="mb-4">One compelling story comes from a city manager in Arizona who faced an unexpected economic downturn during a critical infrastructure e...
December 22, 2025Read article
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