Workforce
Just as critical as the modern technology that keeps the government running are the people behind it. The federal government employs over 2 million people who deliver a wide range of essential services to the American public. As agency CIOs navigate new technologies and processes, they will also be responsible for upskilling and reskilling the workforce. Agencies will need to find new ways to empower their workforce to tackle emerging cyberthreats, use advanced technology and understand the policies surrounding them.
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Agencies Are Scaling AI by Turning to Experimentation
AI executive orders prompt officials at the EPA, State and Labor to prioritize mission and experimentation across its workforce.
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How Military Technologists Can Move Seamlessly into Commercial Innovation
Technology can serve as a tie between government and industry career paths. Datadog’s Greg Reeder shares perspective for federal employees exploring commercial roles.
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NASA Chief Pushes Agency to the 'Near Impossible'
Billionaire entrepreneur and former astronaut Jared Isaacman brings plans for a lunar base, nuclear space tech and deeper ties to industry.
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GSA Urges OneGov Adoption to Accelerate Unified IT Modernization
GSA leaders say broader use of OneGov contracts will lower software costs, standardize terms and accelerate modernization across government.
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How Holistic IT Strategies Drive Mission Outcomes
Former GSA associate CIO Erika Dinnie shares lessons on holistic modernization and offers practical guidance for federal employees exploring private sector opportunities.
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From Fed to Founder: Joe Scheidler on People, Policy, Innovation
Joe Scheidler outlined lessons from his White House and State Department tenure that helped drive his startup success.
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White House Eyes New Pillar in Cyber Strategy Refresh
Sean Cairncross unpacked the upcoming national cybersecurity strategy's new deterrence pillar and expansion of public-private collaborations.
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Oregon’s FAST Engine Strengthens Semiconductor Talent Pipeline
The engine builds on CHIPS Act momentum to expand semiconductor research, develop talent pipelines and restore U.S. leadership in advanced manufacturing.
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Recovering From the Prolonged Government Shutdown
Federal agencies must restore systems, process backlogged data and strengthen cybersecurity when the government reopens.
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FBI Scales Defensive AI to Strengthen Cybersecurity Operations
FBI officials say artificial intelligence will help automate threat detection and strengthen national security.
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Carolinas Engine Drives Grid Modernization with Nuclear Innovation
The NSF-backed Carolinas Engine combines place-based innovation and modern nuclear tech to meet rising energy demands from AI growth.
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Virginia Congressman Highlights IT, Cybersecurity Shutdown Challenges
Rep. Walkinshaw discussed the impact of the shutdown on federal IT and cybersecurity and shared efforts of a new modernization scorecard.
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