SLK Executive Advisory, LLC

Steve Krauss, a leader in the field of human capital management and federal enterprise modernization, is the Principal of SLK Executive Advisory, LLC. With a career that has seamlessly bridged the public and private sectors, Steve stands out as an executive who has spearheaded government-wide initiatives to drive transformational change within the U.S. Federal Government's HR IT landscape.

A former Senior Executive Service leader at pivotal agencies such as the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and General Services Administration, Steve has been instrumental in defining and operationalizing functional standards for human capital management on a government-wide basis. His tenure at these agencies saw him lead two offices within OPM that were central to coordinating HR IT modernization across federal agencies. His profound impact on the establishment and utilization of HR shared services is underscored by his role in creating a marketplace of shared solutions that agencies could leverage to effectively implement policy.

Steve's expertise in category management was evident during his time with GSA, where he was responsible for establishing the government-wide transformation team that would oversee Category Management, an initiative that resulted in over $40 billion in savings and increased contracting opportunities for small and socio-economically disadvantaged businesses.

In recognition of his significant contributions to federal IT and procurement, Steve is a three-time recipient of the prestigious Federal 100 Award. His leadership extends beyond professional roles into thought leadership as a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), where he continues to influence policy-making and implementation strategies.

His executive experience is complemented by a strong foundation in education, holding both a BS and MS in Engineering Economic Systems from Stanford University. Steve also values community involvement and charitable work, reflecting his commitment to societal betterment alongside professional achievements.

Through his consulting firm, SLK Executive Advisory, LLC, based in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area, Steve now offers strategic guidance to organizations seeking to navigate the complexities of federal and public sector enterprise modernization and governance.