FedInsider

DECEMBER 19, 2023

And these organizations are likely to face tight budgets and limited manpower to deal with a cyber threat. He is the CEO of the Tech Writers Bureau, a group of professional journalists who craft thought leadership projects for government and private organizations. He has twice been awarded Jessie H.

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FedInsider

DECEMBER 22, 2023

It has been almost two years since the Office of Management and Budget issued its federal zero trust architecture strategy, which set out specific goals for agencies to achieve by the end of fiscal year 2024. Prior to joining HHS, La Monte worked in various cybersecurity leadership roles including CISO of Headquarters, U.S.

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AWS Public Sector

APRIL 12, 2024

With many constraints and demands on local budgets, getting additional resources can be difficult—forcing educators to do more with less. Educators know that more resources can help provide personalized approaches that better address students’ individual learning needs.

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FedInsider

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

She provided enterprise-level research, design, analysis, performance optimization, standardization, service management, budgeting, and acquisition in support of a resilient Air Force (AF) critical infrastructure. Combs previously served as Cyberspace Systems Engineer for the United States Air Force (USAF).

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Governments worldwide control vast budgets through procurement, giving them the power to: Drive innovation by demanding advanced solutions from vendors. Many procurement teams lack the technical expertise to draft precise specifications or rigorously evaluate proposals.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

The latest bid, which followed at least two previous failures, is facing similar troubles as earlier projects: incomplete planning, a technology platform with questionable maturity and, maybe most striking, the hubris of the leadership that their current plan will be successful no matter what evidence emerges that tells a different story.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Evaluate the types of metrics that can be used to measure improvement in customer satisfaction. In this role, he provides executive oversight of VEO’s many innovative projects and programs, working collaboratively within VA’s leadership to help achieve greater access, outcomes, and experiences for all VA’s customers.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Budgets are stretched thin, and local government managers face increasingly complex service delivery demands from an electorate that loathes the idea of paying higher taxes. Completely altering the structural delivery of a municipality’s emergency services is a laborious process that takes years of planning, research, analysis and evaluation.

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FedInsider

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

He brings a strong background in public and private IT management and leadership. His leadership and skill in transforming organizations have made him an effective change agent within IT. His role included management of approximately 700 employees and 300 contractors and an annual operating budget of approximately $250 million.

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ivalua

AUGUST 28, 2019

82% of respondents to a recent Forrester survey on Executing a Successful Procurement Transformation had switched their technology or plan to switch during that transformation, a costly effort in terms of budget and time. Executive support is key and directly correlated to obtaining sufficient budget. Yet far too many struggle.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 4, 2024

Kevin Plexico It’s not only the administration could change and there’s very different views there, but I think there’s also a lot of uncertainty in the leadership of Congress as well. And that shows up in the way they’re evaluating the RFP, for sure. And even that’s in play with this election as well.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Known for its quaint charm and strong sense of community, the town is managed under the dedicated leadership of Town Administrator Jake Rogers. The Town of Epping, nestled in the scenic heart of New Hampshire, is home to a vibrant community of 7,100 residents. “Securing three quotes for our purchases poses a significant challenge.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The White House released Executive Order 14110 in October 2023 on the “safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use” of AI, followed in March of this year with an Office of Management and Budget memo providing guidance on improving governance and managing the risks of AI. Currently, Ballesteros is an Adjunct Professor of Law at St.

Government 97

Government Government Engineering Leadership 97

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

Under the ACCESS Act, the Office of Management and Budget would be instructed to issue guidance for agencies to implement the bill within 180 days of its enactment. Harada currently serves as the Senior Advisor, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, for the Office of Management and Budget.

E-procurement 98

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. What’s next for the budget and Federal market? Leadership from several GSA FAS categories will be in attendance to discuss their upcoming priorities, programs, and initiatives. James Peake , M.D.,

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AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 11, 2024

Their experience with larger pipelines and streaming real-time data was just what SCAER needed to modernize while keeping their budget under control. Cost, data security, and build-time are genuine roadblocks for institutions to make data technology investments, and the SCAER leadership believes more researchers should have access. “We

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Besides symbolizing a bygone era, Public Auditorium is one of many underused assets draining the city’s budget. Culture: Provide comprehensive management and leadership training for supervisors across all city departments. Looking forward “You can’t manage what you can’t measure” is a new mantra in City Hall.

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FedInsider

MAY 10, 2024

The White House released Executive Order 14110 in October 2023 on the “safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use” of AI, followed in March of this year with an Office of Management and Budget memo providing guidance on improving governance and managing the risks of AI.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 3, 2023

Jason Coleman (Deputy Chief Budget Director, Bureaus of Near Eastern Affairs and South Central Asia for the U.S. Mooney’s big supervisor mistakes were pretending to know it all and rushing to fix problems before taking the time to truly evaluate them. No leader is perfect, but there are ways to be a better one.

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GovLoop

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

They have impressive government and industry experience and will cover topics such as IT; diversity, equity and inclusion; workforce management; process improvement; leadership; career building; and customer experience, to name just a few. Moffat is a mom, civil servant, community volunteer, and leadership coach.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 3, 2024

It’s easier to evaluate the suitability of suppliers now, since information about their past projects can be checked in the e-GP system. In Rwanda, women must have a 30% representation in leadership across the government. It starts from the time you are planning for the budget. Every step has a clear action and timeline.

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Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 80

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. What’s next for the budget and Federal market? Leadership from several GSA FAS categories will be in attendance to discuss their upcoming priorities, programs, and initiatives. James Peake , M.D.,

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Logistics E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

Inter-American Development Bank

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

These ministries are crucial in the fight against climate change, as both the goals of decarbonization and those of resilience and biodiversity protection demand strategic actions that require their unique management, leadership, and coordination abilities. What are finance ministries doing and discussing to advance green fiscal management?

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The White House released Executive Order 14110 in October 2023 on the “safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use” of AI, followed in March of this year with an Office of Management and Budget memo providing guidance on improving governance and managing the risks of AI. Currently, Ballesteros is an Adjunct Professor of Law at St.

Government 52

Government Government Engineering Leadership 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. percent for Federal civilian employees next year, consistent with the President’s fiscal year 2025 budget. The theme of this year’s two-day conference will be “ 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next?

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Procurement Contract Networking Budget 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. What’s next for the budget and Federal market? Leadership from several GSA FAS categories will be in attendance to discuss their upcoming priorities, programs, and initiatives. James Peake , M.D.,

Price 52

Price Logistics E-procurement Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

FAS Executive Panels: IT, Professional Services, and Assisted Services and General Supplies and Services On the afternoon of May 8, leadership from GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) will join us to discuss the priorities and initiatives from their respective offices.

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FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

They are being steered through their implementation of AI use by guidance from the Office of Management and Budget. Desai joined FERC in 2007, prior to which he worked for KPMG in their Advisory Services practice supporting numerous commercial clients with IT general and automated controls evaluation.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

OMB Releases Guidance to Modernize FedRAMP Last week, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released updated guidance to modernize the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) and overhaul policies established when the program launched in 2011. leadership abroad. DLA concluded that the expansion is feasible.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

As the science advisor to the Homeland Security Secretary, Dr. Kusnezov heads the research, development, innovation and testing and evaluation activities in support of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) operational Components and first responders across the nation. Singh is passionate about process and project management.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 15, 2024

To that end, the Office Management and Budget must take steps to identify commercially available information (CAI) procured by federal agencies. What section 9 means for government contractors: Contractors should evaluate whether current or future contract performance may involve CAI, especially CAI containing PII. Section 10.2

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Agencies also disclosed obstacles when it comes to their IT infrastructure, limitations in government-ready tools, and testing and evaluation challenges, among other issues. Howard added that it seems like “the current leadership is people who understand how to use tools to publish, but it’s not people who use tools to make.”

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Data Quality Government Government 135

Government Contracts & Global Trade

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

R]obust, reliable, repeatable, and standardized evaluations of AI systems,” together with mechanisms to test, understand, and mitigate risk, are foundational to balancing AI-related risks and benefits. Evaluation of federal agencies’ collection and use of commercially-available data (and strengthening privacy guidance to address AI risk).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

However, the White House’s incorporation of SC-GHG into the Federal procurement process has the potential to be just as significant to the contracting community by providing a cost metric (in dollars) needed for contracting agencies to evaluate and confer a preference on bids and contractors with lower GHG emission profiles.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

leadership abroad, safeguarding ways to develop and deploy AI technology responsibly. The Secretary of Energy is directed to develop AI evaluation tools to identify security risks, including nuclear and energy-security threats. These eight principles are detailed in EO Sections 4 through 11.

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Transportation Transportation Risk Management Education 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Attendees will gain insights into a range of timely topics, including the next steps for procurement policy and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the evolving budget and market landscape, and advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Procurement Price Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Congressional Leaders Look to Extend CR to Avoid a Partial Shutdown On Wednesday, Congressional leadership agreed to extend the current continuing resolution (CR) to avoid a partial shutdown. The President is set to release his 2025 budget request on March 11, which usually kicks off appropriations negotiations for the next fiscal year.

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