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Inside OPM’s HR Overhaul: Tech Force Expands, AI Enters Hiring and Benefits Get a Rethink

Federal workforce modernization is taking center stage on this edition of Fed Gov Today. Deloitte Principal Lucy Melvin explains why benefits administration remains a missing piece of federal HR modernization and how purpose-built technology can reduce errors, save money and improve the employee experience. Then, OPM Director Scott Kupor details the expansion of Tech Force into the Pentagon, lessons from centralized federal recruiting and OPM’s broader HR 2.0 modernization efforts. Kupor also discusses the rollout of Schedule Policy/Career, new digital HR tools and how OPM plans to use artificial intelligence to improve hiring and other workforce processes while keeping humans in control.

AI & Research: In Depth

The Space Force Has a Commercial Data Problem. The Solution May Already Exist

OneGov Hits $1 Billion in Savings: What GSA Is Planning Next

The General Services Administration’s OneGov initiative is entering its second year with more than $1 billion in savings and an ambitious goal to change how the federal government buys technology.
Secret Service Expands AI Workforce to Accelerate Agency Modernization

The U.S. Secret Service is expanding its artificial intelligence capabilities by combining targeted hiring, rapid experimentation, and close collaboration with mission teams.
Can the FAR Overhaul Survive a Leadership Change?

Former Office of Federal Procurement Policy Administrator Joe Jordan says maintaining momentum will depend on institutionalizing reforms and finding leaders willing to continue the work.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

How Intelligence, AI and Space Integration Are Changing the Fight

Fed Gov Today explores DIA Next, intelligence fusion and Space Command’s push to use AI, data and integration to deliver faster decision advantage.

The Pentagon’s Billion-Dollar Bet on America’s Defense Supply Chain

David Lorch explains how the Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital uses loans to address national security supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities.

CBP’s Cloud Countdown, AI’s Cyber Challenge & OneGov’s $1 Billion Milestone

CBP races to the cloud, AI reshapes cybersecurity, and GSA’s OneGov marks $1 billion in savings while transforming federal IT acquisition.

Modernizing Government Operations Through Customer Experience, Cloud Security, and Financial Oversight

DFAS, Congressman James Walkinshaw, and HUD discuss modernization, FedRAMP, AI, customer experience, and grant oversight.

Building AI-First Government: Data Strategy, Workforce Readiness, and Responsible AI

AI data security, Air Force modernization, and workforce readiness take center stage in this edition of Fed Gov Today.

Fed Gov Today on Location

Innovation in Government: DoDIIS 2026

From zero trust and artificial intelligence assurance to data-centric modernization and cyber intelligence, leaders from across the intelligence and defense communities are rethinking how technology supports the mission. Recorded at DoDIIS 2026, these conversations explore how government and industry are moving beyond collaboration toward deeper integration—while keeping security, trust, workforce readiness and operational outcomes at the center.

FedRAMP’s Next Era: Building a Faster, Smarter and More Trusted Cloud Security Program

Innovation in Government: DevSecOps at Mission Speed

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Billington Cyber Security Cummit

Sept 8 - 9 - Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Digital Transformation Summit

September 22 - Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Cente

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TSP’s Digital Overhaul: Faster Payments, Stronger Security and a New Life Events Hub

TSP’s Jim Kaplan discusses new digital tools, faster payments, stronger security and upgrades designed to improve the participant experience.

Why the Pentagon Can’t Afford to Wait for Quantum

Former DTRA program manager Steve Hoffman explains how quantum technology, rapid innovation and warfighter feedback could reshape defense.

The Pentagon’s $7 Billion IT Buying Bet: Can Category Management Finally Work?

Pentagon IT buying is changing. Danielle Metz explains how category management could cut costs, improve access and reshape enterprise acquisition.

Can the FAR Overhaul Survive a Leadership Change?

Joe Jordan examines the future of the FAR overhaul, leadership changes at OFPP and concerns over proposed SBA small business size standards.

What Federal Employees Need to Know About SECURE 2.0

im Kaplan explains TSP changes under SECURE 2.0, rising rollovers, record fund assets, audit progress and responsible participant-focused spending.

Modernizing Government

Beyond Governance: The New CDO Agenda

Data is no longer simply something federal agencies collect and govern—it is becoming the foundation for mission decisions, operational modernization and artificial intelligence. In this episode of Modernizing Government: The EY Insight, Marseta Dill, Acting Chief Data Officer at the Federal Aviation Administration, and Kamna Bohra, Senior Manager at EY, join Fed Gov Today host Francis Rose to examine the expanding role of the chief data officer. They discuss breaking down organizational silos, treating data as an enterprise asset, unlocking knowledge hidden in unstructured information and preparing agencies to use AI responsibly. The conversation reveals why the new CDO agenda extends far beyond governance—and into the design of the federal organization of the future.

Financing the Future: From Acquisition to Execution in the Digital Era

In this episode examines the full modernization journey—from establishing operational requirements and securing funding to acquisition, deployment and long-term sustainment.

The Intelligent Border: Fast. Agile. Secure

This episode explores how data, cloud, and emerging technologies are reshaping the mission of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the federal government at large.

Presented by EY

Cyber by Design: Building Security and Resilience Into Government Modernization

Dr. Justin Ubert, Division Chief for Cybersecurity & Operations at the Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation, and Rob Brougham, Principal of Cybersecurity at EY
Transforming the CFO Function

Sherlonda Goode-Jones, Government and Public Sector Growth and Solutions Leader
SOF Week 2026

Amy Fenstermacher, Global Grants Technology Leader

Custom Programming

In Depth Series

Audit Readiness: In Depth

The latest edition of Audit Readiness: In Depth, sponsored by KPMG, takes a close look at the War Department’s ongoing journey toward achieving and sustaining clean audit opinions.
AI & Automation: In Depth

AI & Automation: In Depth, sponsored by Microsoft, brings together federal and industry leaders to explore how artificial intelligence and automation are reshaping government operations, research, and service delivery.
Cloud Security: In Depth

In this special In Depth edition of Fed Gov Today, sponsored by Cisco, government and industry leaders break down what it really takes to protect the cloud in high-stakes, mission-driven environments.
Zero Trust: In Depth - Navigating the Federal Government’s Cybersecurity Evolution

In this special program, sponsored by Booz Allen, Francis Rose talks with cybersecurity leaders from DISA, the State Department, GAO, and Booz Allen about the progress agencies are making, the challenges they’re facing, and the strategies that will define the future of Zero Trust across government.