The Fed Mission Success Round Up: An Expanded DoD Cyber Workforce; NIST Seeks Diversity in AI; and Tech Diplomacy at State Department

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.

Congress Greenlights Expansion of Defense Department’s Cyber Workforce

Congress made hiring a civilian workforce with an expertise in cybersecurity a top priority in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, potentially leading to an expansion of the DoD’s cyber workforce.

Department of Veterans Affairs Cybersecurity Legislation Enacted

President Biden has signed new legislation that will require the Department of Veterans Affairs to obtain an independent audit of its IT systems and cybersecurity programs.

Commerce Seeks IT Subject Matter Expert Support

The Commerce Department is looking for sources that could engage in IT research and consulting, but is not committing to a contract for these services at this time.

National Science Foundation Spearheads New Funding to Improve Diversity in AI Workforce

The U.S. National Science Foundation, in conjunction with other agencies and National Institute of Standards and Technology, recently established the ExpandAI program to cultivate a more diverse AI/ML workforce.

State Department Creates First Office Devoted to Emerging Technology Diplomacy

Foreign policy continues to intersect with emerging technology, as the State Department has launched a new office devoted to establishing cooperation between nations that are developing new technologies.

OPM Plans to Overhaul Main Website, Prioritize Customer Experience

The Office of Personnel Management is making big plans to pivot its main website to focus more on its usefulness from the user perspective.

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