The Federal government is the largest employer in the world with a workforce of more than 2 million strong, dedicated to improving the lives of the American people. The talent recruitment effort is ongoing year to year; in 2020, USAJOBS.gov hosted more than 330,000 job announcements. As a student, you may wonder if a career in government is for you. Questions about how to apply, what kind of jobs does the government offer, what career paths ar...

Government and industry participants will enjoy the River Creek Club in Leesburg, VA on October 18, 2021. Proceeds will support AFFIRM’s STEM scholarships program. The tournament is also an excellent networking opportunity for participants to renew and expand business relationships. Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. and a continental breakfast will be provided to all. The golf tournament has a 9:00 a.m. start time, and for tennis play...

The last few months have seen the devastating results of hurricanes, floods, tornadoes and wildfires that have impacted the technology that underpins government, educational institutions, and citizens. To be effective, rescue organizations must rely on communications and data, and when lives or livelihoods are threatened, the stakes are high; vital government data and information must be robust with an ironclad disaster recovery plan and the l...

Uncle Sam Needs You. Here’s why. The United States government enjoys global leadership, in part due to the contributions of the technologists, scientists, engineers, and innovators who serve our country in high tech roles at agencies ranging from NASA to the FAA. The need to continue to recruit IT talent comes from the very top of our government. The President recently enacted an executive order to help the Federal Government attract the...

The 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act was passed at the end of 2018 with overwhelming support. The Act calls upon government to deliver the kind of customer service that citizens have come to expect from the private sector. Critical government services such as healthcare, housing, tax advice, driver’s licenses will be available digitally to reduce the taxpayer burden and improve Federal websites using modern technology such...

This After Hours event is primarily networking-focused event facilitating one-on-one conversations. In addition, there will be a brief 15-20 minute program in the middle of the event (around 7 pm) that will provide our featured guest with seven to ten minutes to share some of their success stories and advice to the next generation of IT professionals and change agents and answer questions. This event is targeted for people developing their IT...

AFFIRM 2019 Annual Leadership Awards CelebrationCelebrating 40 years of government community excellence. AFFIRM’s 40th Annual Leadership Awards recognizes exemplary performance in government and industry for both individuals and teams. This year, the awards will be presented at a gala celebration at the lovely St. Regis Hotel in downtown Washington.

The Association for Federal Information Resources Management announced the government and industry leaders selected to receive the AFFIRM Leadership Awards. Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of this government / industry non-profit focused on improving technology’s impact on citizen’s lives, the awards celebrate the achievements of America’s best. The AFFIRM Leadership Awards are among the most prestigious of the Federal c...

The Federal government’s diverse missions require a cornucopia of goods and services. From benches at National Parks to paint for Federal offices, GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service provides contracts and expertise to bring the best value possible to government purchasing. The last 12 months under new leadership have brought modernization and innovation into the forefront, and Alan Thomas, Commissioner of GSA’s Federal Acquisi...

AFFIRM is hosting this event to network with Government, Academic and Industry IT Professionals in a lively and informal setting. We will be inviting a Government Featured Guest who will be available for individual discussions. This event is part of an annual series of AFFIRM After Hours Networking events, offering our members and guests the chance to connect after working hours. CIOs and other IT professionals from many Federal agencies will...