Gartner Federal Mission Solutions

We’re in the business of mission acceleration. We apply commercial-leading practices for U.S. federal organizations to enable speed, efficiency and mission impact.

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By the numbers

$400M+
Direct cost savings delivered to U.S. federal clients in the last three years
83%
Cost takeout identified in contract labor from GenAI-Enabled Service Desk Automation proof of concept
$20M
Annual cost savings identified from executing Gartner data management improvements

Our mission value

Built for the mission, backed by the data

We combine the world’s largest market and vendor dataset with deep mission understanding to help federal leaders modernize with confidence.

Private-sector precision with public-sector purpose

We bring the discipline of the private sector to the mission of government, delivering results that matter to citizens.

Impact you can measure, results you can defend

We don’t just advise, we accelerate. We help clients save billions and accelerate mission achievement.

Empowering the federal workforce for the digital age

We invest in our clients by upskilling federal teams with the digital, agile and leadership capabilities needed to thrive in a modern government.

Federal sectors we serve

National security and public safety

Involves the protection of the nation’s citizens, infrastructure and institutions, including law enforcement, homeland security, international affairs, emergency management and cybersecurity. We support safeguarding public order, responding to crises, preventing terrorism and managing resilience against emerging risks.

Civilian services

Includes the broad range of government, covering agencies and programs dedicated to health, education, transportation, social welfare, environmental protection, economic development and regulatory oversight. We focus on improving quality of life, ensuring access to essential services and promoting efficient governance for all citizens.

Military and intelligence

Refers to the defense and strategic operations of the United States, including armed forces and intelligence agencies responsible for national defense, military readiness and intelligence gathering. Our clients ensure the security of the country through the projection of military power, surveillance, reconnaissance and the provision of critical information.

Mission solutions

We enable federal agencies to securely integrate AI into digital transformation efforts — aligning with federal mandates and regulations — by delivering use case acceleration, rapid prototypes and technical expertise to drive efficiency and cost savings.

We help federal agencies overcome unique regulatory, technological and security challenges by tailoring digital capabilities, operating models and talent programs for lasting improvement.

We address technical, operational and financial challenges in legacy modernization and hybrid cloud environments by delivering tailored multicloud migration, governance and cost optimization models that enhance scalability, cybersecurity and digital readiness for a resilient future.

We lead federal agencies through ERP transformations by delivering modern architectures, effective integration of the right AI capabilities, and ongoing financial modeling and risk management to achieve tangible ROI.

We guide federal agencies in strengthening cybersecurity and operational resilience by providing tailored strategies for IT modernization, advanced threat assessments and regulatory compliance, ensuring that cybersecurity investments are prioritized and aligned with critical national security and operational objectives.

We enable federal agencies to achieve sustainable technology cost optimization by implementing data-driven programs that align IT spend with organizational priorities, drive efficiencies and achieve millions of dollars in savings.

Our dynamic sourcing approach enables federal agencies to procure IT services through agile, compliant processes that leverage commercial leading practices and expert negotiation support, resulting in rapid, cost-effective acquisition of capabilities.

We empower U.S. federal agencies to make informed, mission-critical decisions by implementing comprehensive data strategies, modern architectures and scalable analytics models that optimize resources, ensure regulatory compliance and enhance efficiency, security and public service quality through advanced analytics and AI.

We empower federal agencies to achieve their missions by implementing product-centric, agile and cost-optimized capabilities tailored to public-sector demands, enabling modernization and improved service delivery.

Meet our experts

Scott Fisher

Market Lead
U.S. Federal Mission Solutions

Deirdre Pender

Vice President
Acquisition Strategy

John Fitzgerald

Senior Managing Partner
National Security and Public Safety

Kris Larson

Senior Managing Partner
Civilian Services

Tim Galginaitis

Senior Managing Partner
Military and Intelligence

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James Gibney

Senior Managing Partner for U.S. Federal

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Amit Kapoor

Managing Partner for U.S. Federal

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Tricia Neubauer

Managing Partner for U.S. Federal

Alex Welch

Senior Expert Partner for U.S. Federal AI

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Ralph Baxter

Expert Partner for Sourcing and Spend Optimization

CJ Grant

Expert Partner for Sourcing

Eric Klintberg

Expert Partner for Applications

Tom Schneider

Expert Partner for Zero Trust and Security

Josh Updegraff

Associate Expert Partner for Digital Talent and Org

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How to access our solutions

  1. GSA Multiple Award Schedule:
    Gartner’s GSA Schedule Contract Number: 47QTCA18D008L
  2. Department of War Enterprise Software Initiative Blanket Purchase Agreement:
    Department of War Enterprise Software Initiative (DOW ESI) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) enables DoW, the Intelligence Community and the U.S. Coast Guard to use the DOW’s preferred contracting mechanism for ESI. The BPA terms and conditions are pursuant to Gartner’s GSA Schedule Contract Number 47QTCA18D008L. The BPA number is N66001190049.

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