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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Congress Prioritizes AI, Modernization in Defense Funding Bill
Drafts of the National Defense Authorization Act include provisions on emerging technology, AI governance and zero trust.
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Advanced Computing Holds Promise for Health Care, Ethical Hurdles Remain
Researchers and government officials are creating policies to improve customer experience nearly a year after President Biden’s executive order on digital experience.
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CDC, NIH: People, Technology Threaten Patient Data Most
Officials from the CDC and NIH discuss the top cybersecurity priorities as threats and technologies evolve.
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CMS is Using New Methods to Recruit AI and Cybersecurity Staff
Andrea Fletcher says the agency is wielding direct hire authority and innovative recruitment methods to bolster its workforce.
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New OPM CDO Taka Ariga Shares Approach to Human Capital, AI
The agency's new data chief will focus on establishing a modern data governance framework and expanding the AI workforce.
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CBP's Digital Identity Plan Hones in on Advanced Biometrics Tech
The agency is testing biometrics and AI technology to speed up traveler experiences and processing times at points of entry.
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VA Delivers Record-Breaking Care Amid Surging Demand
Agency officials Dr. Shereef Elnahal and Joshua Jacobs said additional funding would sustain increased services to veterans.
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NSF Funds 5 Centers to Expand Biotechnology Research
The agency sees biotechnology as one of five emerging industries for its applications in health and the environment.
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Boosting the Public Sector Cybersecurity Workforce
Cyber association professional Tara Wisniewski spoke about skills-based hiring in cybersecurity and what government can do about it.
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Acting DOD CIO: Defense Cloud Contract Vehicle is 'Off to the Races'
Leslie Beavers said the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability vehicle has surpassed $1 billion in task orders.
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Priorities in Government Record-Keeping for the Digital Era
CIO Sheena Burrell is at the forefront of NARA efforts to digitize records in accordance with OMB guidance.
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Intelligence Leaders Tackle Diversity in the IT Workforce
Underrepresentation can present challenges in cybersecurity and technology across the intelligence community.
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