Innovation in DoD Acquisition | Financial Management at the DoD | Transforming Diplomacy

"Innovation in DoD Acquisition, Financial Management at the DoD, and Transforming Diplomacy" explores groundbreaking advancements shaping the Department of Defense and U.S. diplomacy. The program features key leaders discussing innovative strategies in acquisition, financial management, and modernizing diplomatic practices to meet evolving global challenges. These insights highlight efforts to enhance efficiency, accountability, and effectiveness in government operations.

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Building a Stronger Acquisition Workforce for Tomorrow

Christine Harada, , outlines a strategic plan to address workforce gaps and modernize acquisition practices in the federal government.

Innovating Federal Procurement: Building a Culture of Collaboration and Creativity

Karen Brazell, , highlights the importance of innovative acquisition techniques to meet the federal government’s technology needs.

Navigating Cybersecurity at VA: Agility, Collaboration, and Zero Trust

Lynette Sherrill, highlights the complexities of the current cybersecurity landscape and the VA’s strategies for mitigating evolving threats .

DIA's Tech Modernization and Strategic Priorities for a Secure Future

Doug Cossa, provides insights into DIA’s ongoing technology modernization, including the successful upgrade of the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS).

The Rapidly Evolving Threat Landscape and the Role of AI in Cyber Defense

Jared Shepard, highlights the increasingly complex threat landscape, where emerging threats from new actors and existing challenges from other countries.

Intelligence Integration as a Core Strategy for Cyber Defense

Brig. Gen. Melissa Stone, discusses the importance of embedding intelligence directly into U.S. Cyber Command’s daily operations as a foundational strategy in defending against cyber threats.

Advancing Federal Science and Security with High-Performance Computing

Ann Dunkin, discusses how her organization leverages advanced computing technologies—including supercomputing, exascale, and quantum computing to drive key advancements in federal research and operations.

Modernizing Defense Through DevSecOps and AI Integration

Katie Bowen, emphasizes how DevSecOps practices are driving modernization within the Department of Defense (DoD) by harmonizing speed with security. Bowen highlights the importance of metrics like cycle time and mean time to recovery (MTTR).

Navigating the AI "Gold Rush" in Intelligence: Building Foundations for Sustainable Growth

Lori Wade , discusses the challenges and opportunities of the so-called AI "gold rush" in federal agencies. Wade emphasizes that, while the IC is excited by the potential of AI, it is essential to balance technological investments

Collaborative AI Cybersecurity and Vulnerability Programs at DHS

Hemant Baidwan, highlights the Department's commitment to integrating AI into its cybersecurity framework in a secure and responsible manner. DHS’s approach includes collaboration with stakeholders to ensure AI solutions meet standards.

Bridging Edge Computing and Data Sharing Across Civilian and Defense Agencies

Dan O’Donohue, discusses the pivotal role of edge computing and secure data sharing in strengthening national response capabilities between the Department of Defense (DoD) and civilian agencies.

Strengthening Cybersecurity at SSA through Risk Management and Workforce Innovation

Tim Amerson, discusses the agency’s implementation of a cybersecurity risk management framework focused on proactive data protection and organizational resilience.

USDA’s Digital Transformation: Elevating Services with Cloud and Zero Trust

Gary Washington, discusses the agency’s digital transformation journey as it enters the third year of its IT Strategic Plan. The plan, which focuses on digital modernization, cloud migration, and zero trust security, is designed to improve both internal operations and citizen-facing services.

Enhancing Federal Employee Financial Security

Shane Canfield, highlights the importance of life insurance as part of federal employees’ financial planning during Open Season. He emphasizes that while life insurance is often overlooked, it is essential for covering current debts and ensuring future income for loved ones.

Strengthening Critical Infrastructure and Modernizing DoD IT

Danielle Metz, provides an in-depth look at the department’s efforts to enhance critical infrastructure protection and advance IT modernization. Metz highlights the DoD’s commitment to adopting and investing in emerging technologies to address vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.

Improving User Experience and Branding at DOJ

Melinda Rogers, shares her vision for enhancing both user experience and the branding of IT services. She highlights two key focus areas: improving communication and redefining the identity of the CIO office.

AI and Collaboration Take Center Stage at Billington CyberSecurity Summit

Troy Schneider, shares the expanding role of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity. He points out that AI is now central to almost every cybersecurity discussion, being used both as a tool to strengthen defenses and as a weapon exploited by cyber adversaries.

Empowering Teams and Strengthening Cybersecurity at the DOE

Steven Hernandez, hihghlights the agency’s journey toward achieving a top Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) score, with a focus on cybersecurity under the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA).

Navy's Path to Financial Accountability: Overcoming Barriers and Driving Reform

Russell Rumbaugh, discusses the Marine Corps' successful audit and the broader challenges facing the Navy as it strives for a clean audit opinion. He emphasizes that strong leadership was a key factor in the Marine Corps' achievement

Transforming Federal Agencies with AI: Opportunities and Strategies

Paul Dommel, discusses the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across federal agencies. AI is being leveraged in three primary areas.

Phase 3 of Department of Homeland Security's Procurement Innovation Lab

Scott Simpson, outlines the Phase 3 initiative within the Procurement Innovation Lab (PIL). This phase shifts the emphasis from individual procurements to transforming the broader procurement culture within DHS.

Transforming Air Force Contracting to Meet Modern Challenges

Major General Alice Treviño, shares that the service is focused on transforming its contracting processes to meet the evolving demands of great power competition. The service is actively seeking change agents who can navigate and drive innovation in a rapidly shifting landscape.

The Evolving Role of Identity in Cybersecurity and Zero Trust

General Robert Brown, Ret., iscusses the upcoming AUSA annual meeting, emphasizing the importance of networking between military leaders, industry experts, and academic professionals to address global challenges.

USDA Advances AI Adoption Through Hackathons and Strategic Partnerships

Christopher Alvares, shares how the department’s recent AI-focused hackathon, in collaboration with Colorado State University, is driving innovation and operational improvements.

Empowering Global Operations through IT and Cybersecurity at USAID

Jason Gray, discusses the agency’s comprehensive IT and cybersecurity strategy, emphasizing stakeholder engagement, operational readiness, and centralized cloud infrastructure to manage systems securely.

The Evolving Role of Identity in Cybersecurity and Zero Trust

Christine Halvorsen, emphasizes the growing recognition of identity as critical infrastructure in cybersecurity. She discusses how identity management has shifted from being a secondary concern to a core element of zero trust frameworks.

The Role of Transactional Data Reporting in Government Procurement

Greg Rollins, discusses how the Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) initiative enhances transparency and efficiency in government procurement by providing detailed line-item-level data.

Streamlining Federal Hiring: OMB's Push for Efficiency and Better Outcomes

Loren DeJonge Schulman, discusses the recent efforts by OMB and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to improve the federal hiring process.

Navigating Zero Trust in Federal Cybersecurity and Identity Management

Rob San Martin, discusses the complexities of implementing zero trust solutions within the federal government, particularly focusing on identity management and edge computing.

Exploring Generative AI in the Army for Enhanced Operational Efficiency

Leonel Garciga, elaborates on the Army's initiative to experiment with generative AI capabilities through a pilot program involving 400 users.

Advancing U.S. Diplomacy: Modernizing the State Department’s Mission, Workforce, and Technology

Richard Verma, provides an in-depth overview of the State Department’s three-year modernization plan, initiated in October 2021.

Best Practices for Small and Large Businesses in Government Contracting

Larry Reagan, discusses the critical role of collaboration between large companies and small businesses in government contracting.

Innovation & Collaboration in the U.S. Air Force Through IT and Cyber Strategies

Venice Goodwine, highlights the pivotal role of collaboration between the Air Force and its industry partners in driving innovation and improving mission readiness.

A CIO's Guide to Successful Technology Modernization

Gundeep Ahluwalia, recently concluded an eight-year tenure and shares his insights on leveraging the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) for successful project execution.

The Strategic Evolution of PAI in National Security

Dana Barnes, shares the transformative role of publicly available information (PAI) in government operations, particularly within the intelligence community..

Progressing Acquisition Policy with Emerging Tech

Jeff Koses, discusses the transition from the first to second generation of the Federal Advisory Committee focused on acquisitions policy..

Keys to Successful Government Transformation

Dave Hinchman, discusses the critical factors that contribute to successful government transformation initiatives. He emphasizes the importance of intentionality and mindfulness in transformation efforts.

Navigating the Expanding Cyber Threat Landscape

Tom Guarente, delves into the complexities of managing the ever-expanding cyber attack surface faced by federal agencies. Guarente highlights the dynamic nature of this challenge.

CIA's AI Strategy: Advancing Intelligence, Efficiency & Governance

Lakshmi Raman, discusses how the CIA has developed a new AI strategy focused on three pillars to maintain an edge over adversaries.

A New Era of Efficiency and Innovation for Financial Management at the IRS

Teresa Hunter, outlines a transformative vision for the agency’s financial management, driven by the substantial funding from the Inflation Reduction Act.

Transforming Federal Agencies with AI: Opportunities and Strategies

Paul Dommel, discusses the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across federal agencies. AI is being leveraged in three areas.

Phase 3 of Department of Homeland Security's Procurement Innovation Lab

Scott Simpson, outlines the Phase 3 initiative within the PIL. This shifts the emphasis from individual procurements to transforming the broader procurement culture within DHS.

Information Integration in the Intelligence Community

Dr. Stacey Dixon, discusses the importance of information integration across the intelligence community and details the foundation of this integration.

Optimizing Federal Operations with AI Solutions

Robert Carey, discusses the integration of AI solutions and emphasizes that the success of AI implementation relies on understanding where the data is located.

FedRAMP Roadmap and Emerging Technology Prioritization Framework

David Shive, outlines GSA's comprehensive digital transformation strategy. The transformation focuses on three overarching strategic goals

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