Fed Gov Today

As federal employees approach the pivotal decision of retirement, understanding the ins and outs of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is crucial. Jim Kaplan, Director of External Affairs at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, sits down with Francis to break down the latest updates to the TSP fact sheet for departing federal employees. He clarifies common misconceptions—like the fact that y...

We explore the growing challenge of AI risk assessment across federal agencies. Artificial intelligence is already playing a crucial role in protecting critical infrastructure, but ensuring these AI applications are secure from cyber threats remains a major concern. Tina Won Sherman, Director of Homeland Security and Justice Issues at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) , joins the show to...

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We dive into the burning question on every federal HR leader’s mind: What’s next for the federal workforce? The Internal Revenue Service just cut 6,700 jobs—less than half of the original 15,000 slated for layoffs—after an intense internal review. Former ODNI Chief Human Capital Officer, Dr. Ron Sanders, joins the show to break down how the IRS leadership tackled these painful cuts and what other...

In a conversation with the Government Accountability Office’s Travis Masters , Director of Contracting and National Security Acquisitions, we’re tackling the biggest acquisition challenges at the Department of Homeland Security and how agencies can fix them. He breaks down a recent GAO report that highlights critical roadblocks in DHS acquisition, including overwhelming workloads, lengthy hiring t...

Federal Chief Data Officers are coming into their own. What was once an additional hat many CDOs wore is now evolving into a distinct and primary role in federal agencies. Kirsten Dalboe, Chief Data Officer at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Chair of the Chief Data Officers Council , shares insights into the health and future of the federal CDO community. Kirsten discusses the results...

Federal employees and retirees are seeing lower fees and better service in their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Jim Kaplan, Director of External Affairs at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board , joins the show to discuss how administrative cost reductions have led to lower fees for participants. With TSP expenses dropping over the past two years, participants are now paying just 3.6 basis po...

Francis sits down with Jenny Mattingley, Vice President of Government Affairs at the Partnership for Public Service , to break down the latest executive orders impacting the federal workforce. These new policies cover key areas such as the return-to-office mandate, a 90-day hiring freeze, the reintroduction of Schedule F—now called Schedule PC—and changes to diversity, equity, inclusion, and acces...

Francis sits down with Jonathan Mostowski, president of Agile Acquisitions and former US Digital Service strategist , to discuss ideas for improving federal acquisitions. Jonathan shares three key recommendations: turning expiring funds into opportunities for innovation, expanding access to Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) for more flexible acquisitions, and reforming the protest process to re...

Francis chats with Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Policy and Capabilities, Charles Luftig , who discusses the exciting new partnership between the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the University of Virginia (UVA) . The National Security Data and Policy Institute aims to bring together experts in data, policy, and national security to tackle critical challeng...

On this episode, sponsored by Presidio Federal and IBM , we dive into the latest developments in federal cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and threat management. CISA has introduced a new plan to strengthen enterprise cybersecurity across federal agencies: the Federal Civilian Executive Branch Operational Cybersecurity Alignment Plan, known as FOCAL . Shelly Hartsook , Deputy Associate Direc...

On this episode of Fed Gov Today, we dive into the exciting developments shaping federal government programs and initiatives. First, we explore the Department of Homeland Security’s new Phase Zero initiative , aimed at building a symbiotic relationship between small businesses and the agency. Dusty Lang, Director of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program at DHS Science and Technolog...

On this episode of Fed Gov Today , we explore the Department of Defense's (DoD) updated guidance on DevSecOps fundamentals , which streamlines previous versions and emphasizes critical aspects like the software supply chain and continuous Authority to Operate (ATO). Jason Weiss, former Chief Software Officer at DoD and now Chief Technology Officer for Public Sector at Second Front Systems , s...

On this episode of Fed Gov Today , we explore critical changes in federal acquisition and cutting-edge advancements in space technology that are reshaping government operations and defense strategies. Eric Crusius , a partner at Holland & Knight, joins the program to discuss how federal procurement policies might evolve under a new administration. He highlights shifts in executive orders and r...

On this episode of Fed Gov Today , we dive into two transformative topics reshaping the federal government and the global environment. First, we explore the crossroads of federal IT modernization with insights from Kevin Cunnington and Siobhan Benita , executive advisors to the Global Government Forum . They discuss how the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) is fueling innovation across U.S. fede...

On this episode of Fed Gov Today , two groundbreaking developments in federal government initiatives take center stage. First, Buddy Dees , Director of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program Management Office at the Department of Defense, explains the significant updates to the CMMC program . Buddy breaks down the changes, including the shift to a three-tier model, the intro...

On this edition of Fed Gov Today , presented by the Arthur S. Flemming Awards , we explore transformative efforts in public service that are making a global impact. First, Blair Pasalic, Director of Planning and Administration in the Office of Resource Sustainability at the Department of Energy , shares the remarkable logistics behind delivering over 900 pieces of electrical equipment to Ukraine,...

On this edition of Fed Gov Today , we dive into major developments across federal initiatives that impact both federal employees and national defense. Kim Weaver , Director of External Affairs at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, joins to discuss a 44% increase in TSP roll-ins, a sign of growing participant confidence. She also highlights record-high matching rates and the impact of...

On this edition of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose , sponsored by Appian , we dive into three critical topics reshaping the landscape of federal IT modernization, business process transformation, and AI integration in financial management. Jenna Whitley , Acting Assistant Inspector General for Audit for Security and Information Technology Services at TIGTA, discusses the IRS’s progress on its mode...

On this edition of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, sponsored by Cohesity . We explore key advancements in the Department of Defense’s Zero Trust strategy and AI compliance efforts. Les Call , Director of the Zero Trust Portfolio Management Office at the DoD, explains the new assessment tools and processes designed to make Zero Trust implementation more efficient. He outlines the shift from tradit...

On this edition of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose , sponsored by the Women’s Center , we dive into key themes in healthcare data innovation and workforce resilience. Jesus Caban , Chief Data Scientist at the Program Executive Office for Defense Healthcare Management Systems (PEO DHMS), discusses the evolution of healthcare data sharing in the Department of Defense. He breaks down the challenges o...

On this edition of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose , we tackle three pressing issues shaping the future of government technology, policy, and data security. James Burd , Chief Privacy Officer at CISA, explains how privacy and cybersecurity are now inextricably linked. Discover why it’s no longer possible to protect one without the other, and what agencies are doing to manage these intertwined risk...

On this edition of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose , sponsored by Maximus, we explore the evolving cyber threat landscape from the FBI's perspective, strategies for small businesses to team up with larger government contractors, and a radically different approach to IT modernization. The FBI’s Internet Crime Report reveals over 880,000 cybercrime complaints in 2023, with losses exceeding $12....

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency ’s Technology Strategy includes five key initiatives. One of them is to “build artificial intelligence, cloud and high performance computing into [the] GEOINT mainstream.” On today’s show, you’ll meet three leaders who are executing that part of the NGA strategy. Mark Munsell is Director of Data and Digital Innovation at NGA, and a recent guest on the Fe...

This Fed Gov Today program is sponsored by Leidos . The Labor Department has a new acting Chief Information Officer. Gundeep Ahluwalia, the outgoing Labor CIO, was on Fed Gov Today TV this week , talking about his time at the agency. Lou Charlier is the Acting CIO at Labor. He tells you how the agency is approaching AI, and its zero trust cybersecurity efforts . The White House’s AI.gov features u...