People
Coker confirmed as cyber director
On a bipartisan vote, the Senate confirmed Harry Coker to lead the Office of the National Cyber Director at the White House.
People
Sonny Hashmi to depart GSA
The head of the Federal Acquisition Service is leaving just before the close of 2023.
People
Longtime Silicon Valley representative announces retirement
During her more than 30 years in Congress, Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., has been a fierce advocate for net neutrality and a supporter of data privacy legislation that would protect consumers’ personal information.
Cybersecurity
CISA turns 5 and looks to the future
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is growing up as its mission to protect against cyber threats becomes ever more complex.
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People
IRS taps new CIO
The current acting CIO of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Rajiv Uppal, has been selected to take the top tech post post at the IRS — the latest in a series of leadership changes in the CIO shop at the tax agency in recent months.
People
Cyber Director nominee talks AI, collaboration at confirmation hearing
Harry Coker, the Biden Administration's choice to lead the Office of the National Cyber Director, said he'll draw on his experience as a program manager to make sure agencies hit their milestones on implementing the government's cyber strategy.
Digital Government
The technologist at the table
Ann Lewis is bringing tech talent to bear on a range of big, pressing service delivery challenges from her perch as director of the Technology Transformation Services.
Artificial Intelligence
DHS creates new chief of AI and unveils safety policies
The Department of Homeland Security is advancing its use of artificial intelligence technologies with new leadership and guidance.
People
Senate confirms deputy secretary at VA
Tanya Bradsher takes over as the top official tasked with managing the Department of Veterans Affairs’ troubled electronic health record project.
People
White House names new deputy chief technology officer for policy
Austin Bonner joins White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, though the position of U.S. CTO has not been filled since 2021.
Digital Government
How the Agriculture Department is ‘hardwiring’ customer experience into its work
The department’s chief customer experience officer, Simchah Suveyke-Bogin, told Nextgov/FCW that her primary goal is building capacity for customer experience.
People
Biden selects NSA veteran as national cyber director nominee
White House officials named former National Security Agency official Harry Coker, Jr. as the nominee to replace former National Cyber Director Chris Inglis amid the ongoing implementation of the new National Cyber Strategy.
People
USDA CIO talks modernization, CX priorities
The Agriculture Department has made strides to modernize tech systems and improve service delivery, but there’s more work to do, according to Chief Information Officer Gary Washington.
Cybersecurity
Vacant White House cyber post draws concern amid global software breach
In the aftermath of a global cyberattack exposing personal data on millions of Americans, calls are growing for the White House to fill the top slot at the Office of the National Cyber Director.
Digital Government
IRS to get a new acting CIO
The current occupant of the top tech job at the tax agency is going back to his post at Treasury at the end of June.
Digital Government
Can a chief data officer reignite federal data strategy?
Tech think tank ITIF wants the White House to revive the Trump-era Federal Data Strategy, which it says has “stalled” with a lack of leadership support.
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Artificial Intelligence
Meet Google Public Sector’s New Board of Directors
Dave Goldfein, retired general and former Air Force chief of staff, will serve as the board’s chairman, alongside professionals with backgrounds in defense and intelligence, technology, education, health care and state and local government.
Artificial Intelligence
Proposed Law Would Create Responsible Emerging Tech Leaders at Agencies
The bill would require a senior official at each relevant agency to oversee technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum and biotechnology to ensure responsible usage.
Digital Government
Head of NASA's Space Tech Mission Directorate to Retire
James Reuter will retire after nearly 40 years at the space agency.
Ideas
Getting Leadership Buy-in on Digital Transformation: Strategies from the Former Air Force CIO
3 steps CIOs can take to gain project support from leadership.
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