federal data strategy

• ‘How do we do better?’ Chief data officers see hiring challenges persist

  Chief data offiers face a long road ahead, not just getting their agencies to adopt the culture change of data-driven government, but also finding a workforce and the resources to carry out their new mission.

  Big Data

  October 03, 2019
• Army’s forthcoming data strategy comes with new standards, ‘ruthless’ enforcement

  The ink is dry on the Army's new data strategy. Once it's officially released, it will come with specific orders telling Army components to adhere to common data standards.

  Army

  September 17, 2019
• House Committee chairman wants investigation into Border Patrol Facebook group

  In today's Federal Newscast, House Homeland Security Committee chairman Bennie Thompson wants the IG to find out if CBP leadership knew about a secret Facebook group.

  Federal Newscast

  July 09, 2019
• Recruiting, reskilling data-focused talent gains momentum at Federal Data Strategy forum

  Stakeholders weighing in on rollout of the data strategy said building a workforce that can keep pace with the scope of the problem and the rate of change in technology stands out as one of the most daunting challenges.

  Big Data

  July 08, 2019
• It’s been a big year so far for the government’s push toward better data governance

  It’s been a significant year already for the rise of federal chief data officers and the government’s push toward better data governance.

  Federal Drive

  June 11, 2019
• Bipartisan efforts to save nearly 1,000 Forest Service jobs are underway

  In today's Federal Newscast, House and Senate lawmakers have taken steps to prevent a White House proposal which would result in about 1,000 layoffs at the U.S. Forest Service.

  Federal Newscast

  June 05, 2019
• OMB’s new strategy gives agencies operational, tactical guide to increasing the value of federal data

  Federal CIO Suzette Kent said in an exclusive interview that new federal data strategy helps build a mature, healthy and secure data sharing foundation.

  Big Data

  June 04, 2019
• Long-awaited Federal Data Strategy draft expected later this month

  A long-awaited draft of the Trump administration's Federal Data Strategy aims to transform the way agencies use all that data to make decisions.

  Big Data

  May 17, 2019
• OMB: Evidence Act guidance in ‘very last stages’ of clearance process

  In order for agencies to get a better understanding of what’s expected from them under the Evidence Act, OMB soon expects to release guidance.

  Big Data

  May 15, 2019
• TSA using evidence-based decisionmaking to justify plan to shutter 3 programs

  Having data behind which programs work and which don't can make some tough budget decisions at TSA go a little more smoothly.

  Big Data

  April 25, 2019
• CBP hopes new bonuses will convince Border Patrol agents to stick around

  New retention bonuses for Border Patrol agents who enter into a 12-month service agreement become available in May.

  Federal Newscast

  April 25, 2019
• Initial IT policy goals come out in ‘skinny’ 2020 budget request

  The Trump administration is asking for 2020 funding for IT modernization at both for governmentwide and specific agency needs.

  Budget

  March 11, 2019
• Evidence-based policy bill passage sets stage for upcoming federal data strategy

  The new law requires agencies to appoint a chief evaluation officer, whose job will involve asking key questions about the effectiveness of agency programs, and finding ways to measure their effectiveness.

  Open Data/Transparency

  January 22, 2019
• Agencies look to bring partners into federal data strategy ‘conversation’

  With the Office of Management and Budget soon to release the draft version of its federal data strategy, forward-thinking agency program offices see opportunities to leverage their data to get a better sense of how much performance they get out of each dollar in their budgets.

  Big Data

  November 30, 2018