Ideas
Practical Steps to Managing Supply Chain Risk
Like with any new agency initiative, nothing moves forward without executive sponsorship.
Digital Government
Biden’s Latest Tech Appointments
President Biden tapped former IARPA Director Jason Matheny for roles on the National Security Council and White House OSTP.
Digital Government
Biden Names Federal CIO to Lead Governmentwide Modernization Efforts
A familiar face from the U.S. Digital Service and Office of Personnel Management will serve as the next federal chief information officer.
Modernization
CIOs’ Wishlist for New Congress and Administration IT Leadership
Three department IT leaders share their top asks from the new Congress and yet-to-be-appointed federal CIO.
Digital Government
Tech Among Top Priorities for Biden’s CIA Director Pick
William Burns also said he’d look to build morale at the agency in part by speaking “truth to power.”
Digital Government
CISA Names Three Leadership Appointments
CISA announced a new deputy director, executive assistant director for cybersecurity and executive assistant director for infrastructure security.
Ideas
Why Too Many Government Modernization Efforts Fail
Technology “solutions” almost never address the organizational issues critical to success.
Modernization
Former 18F Official Returns to Lead Next Phase of Technology Transformation Services
The tech team is about delivering services to the public, not just disruption, General Services Administration alumni Dave Zvenyach told Nextgov.
Digital Government
How Commerce Department Data Efforts Moved from ‘First Gear to Third Gear’
Thomas Beach, the Commerce Department’s interim CDO, talked with Nextgov about how his agency’s data work has evolved from focusing on governance to deliverables.
Digital Government
CDO Council Outlines Fresh Plans for New Year
The nascent group shared details via its first report to Congress—and on a new public website.
Digital Government
GSA Leadership Talks Priorities and Future of Trump-Era Initiatives
The General Services Administration’s acting administrator and commissioner of the acquisition division discuss its technology programs, the beta.SAM migration, D-U-N-S transition, SolarWinds and more.
Digital Government
OMB Nominee to Prioritize Efficient, Tech-Savvy Government
Neera Tanden cited cybersecurity as one of her top priorities and pushed for Congress to add to the Technology Modernization Fund.
Digital Government
4 Steps to Deliver a ‘Future Fit’ Technology Strategy
A Forrester report offers suggestions for tech leaders looking to develop a modern tech strategy that allows for emerging technologies.
Digital Government
White House Memo Creates Chief Science Officers at Federal Agencies
The presidential memo on scientific integrity calls for new officials and an update to policies established over the last two administrations.
Digital Government
IRS Appoints Chief Taxpayer Experience Officer
The IRS announced its first senior leadership position under the Taxpayer First Act.
Artificial Intelligence
HHS Makes Strategic Moves to Achieve Ultimate ‘Artificial Intelligence Ambition’
The department’s chief AI officer shed light on what went into a new guiding document—and what’s next.
Digital Government
CIO Roundup: Here Are the Government’s Top Tech Chiefs So Far
Most agency chief information officers are career officials so it's steady ahead but vacancies left by appointees need to be filled.
Cybersecurity
Biden’s Federal Chief Information Security Officer Brings Public and Private-Sector Experience
Chris DeRusha’s resume includes cybersecurity adviser roles at the White House, DHS and Ford Motor Company.
Digital Government
Agencies Name Additional Biden Appointees with Tech Expertise
Federal departments continue to roll out their rosters of officials tapped by the new administration.
Digital Government