Carten Cordell

About

As the managing editor of Government Executive, I provide and shape coverage on the federal government's workforce, acquisition and agency operations policies. I have 20 years of journalism experience, covering topics such as defense technology, cybersecurity, government contracting, federal workforce issues and financial reporting of the defense industrial sector.I also coordinate newsletter and social media efforts for Government Executive, leveraging my skills in web content writing and strategic communications. Before joining Government Executive, I worked in PR content strategy, government contracting reporting and technology reporting for various media outlets and organizations. I hold an MSJ in Journalism from Northwestern University, and I was a Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellow at the National Press Foundation. I was also named one of 30 Federal IT Influencers Worth a Follow in 2019 by FedTech Magazine. I am passionate about delivering insightful and timely news and analysis on the intersection of technology and government.