Federal 100: Matt Cutts
Name: Matt Cutts
Title: Administrator, U.S. Digital Service
Agency: Office of Management and Budget
Bridging the divide. Many experts were concerned that USDS might not survive a change in administration. But under Cutts’ leadership, it not only survived, it flourished. The team continued its wide range of innovative work in 2018 and further solidified its position as a trusted partner in federal IT. USDS worked on projects with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the departments of Defense, Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs, among others. USDS teams made significant progress in many areas, including helping veterans apply for and obtain benefits online and creating a secure login across government.