DevSecOps in Federal IT: How to Secure Your Software Pipeline from Day One
In today’s federal IT landscape, building secure software from the very beginning is vital to the success of any software development project. With cybersecurity mandates such as President Trump’s recently announced Executive Order on overall federal cybersecurity, OMB Memorandum M-22-18, and the NIST SSDF, agencies need to guarantee that security is integrated and maximized across the full development lifecycle. […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: VA EHRM Progress; Interior AI Use Expands; and 21st Century IDEA
Welcome to the Fed Mission Success News Round Up brought to you by Makpar. Each week, we will provide a summary of actionable news and insights to help aid in overall mission success for Federal agency IT decision-makers and influencers. VA Official Touts Progress on EHR Modernization Project The Department of Veterans Affairs is making […]
Q&A: Introduction to Melissa Scanlan, Senior Director of Business Development and Capture at Makpar
We are excited to welcome Melissa Scanlan as Makpar’s new Senior Director of Business Development and Capture. With a diverse background that spans nonprofits, federal IT consulting, and delivery leadership, Melissa brings a rare blend of policy insight, strategic thinking, and hands-on experience to Makpar’s growth team. Her expertise in both organic and net-new business development will […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: IRS Modernization and Workforce Cuts; DoD Procurement Reform; and AWS Cloud Security
Welcome to the Fed Mission Success News Round Up brought to you by Makpar. Each week, we will provide a summary of actionable news and insights to help aid in overall mission success for Federal agency IT decision-makers and influencers. Workforce Cuts Could Complicate IRS Goal to Modernize in the Next Two Years Treasury Department […]
Unseen Threats, Unprecedented Losses: Why Government Fraud Prevention Must Evolve
A recent 60 Minutes segment uncovered how the U.S. government is losing nearly $1 trillion a year to fraud. This isn’t just about isolated bad actors, but coordinated, transnational crime rings exploiting systemic weaknesses in federal and state programs. As government agencies continue to modernize, robust fraud prevention and identity protection are no longer optional, but are […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: IRS Close to Getting New Leader; New HHS IT Leader; and Public Funding for AI Research
Welcome to the Fed Mission Success News Round Up brought to you by Makpar. Each week, we will provide a summary of actionable news and insights to help aid in overall mission success for Federal agency IT decision-makers and influencers. IRS Close to Getting New Leader President Donald Trump’s permanent pick to run the IRS […]
The Hidden Cost of the Annual Appropriation Cycle: Creation of Waste and Lost Innovation
This article was written in collaboration with President Kaamil Khan, whose leadership and insights helped shape its core themes and direction. With the GSA starting to roll out certain elements of FAR 2.0 for streamlining federal acquisition, Congress should take this moment to reexamine the annual appropriation cycle. A modernized funding approach would help agencies […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: Private Sector and IRS Modernization; Trump Cyber Nominee; and New Super Computer
Welcome to the Fed Mission Success News Round Up brought to you by Makpar. Each week, we will provide a summary of actionable news and insights to help aid in overall mission success for Federal agency IT decision-makers and influencers. Billy Long Wants IRS to Take ‘Clues from Private Sector’ on IT Modernization President Donald […]
Q&A: Introduction to Jessica Alfaro, Vice President of Technology at Makpar
We are thrilled to welcome Jessica Alfaro as Makpar’s new Vice President of Technology. A seasoned federal IT leader with extensive experience in delivery, systems integration, and service management, Jessica is now helping to shape Makpar’s evolution into a capabilities-driven technology services company. With a focus on areas like cloud, cybersecurity, and data, she brings a clear […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: NASA SEWP and NIH Contracts to Move to GSA; New VA Contracting Rules; and New HUD CIO
Welcome to the Fed Mission Success News Round Up brought to you by Makpar. Each week, we will provide a summary of actionable news and insights to help aid in overall mission success for Federal agency IT decision-makers and influencers. GSA Prepping Plans to Move NASA SEWP and NIH Contract Vehicles Under Its Management The […]