FITARA Implementation Symposium

Federal Information Technology Reform Act Symposium Series

The Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) represents the most comprehensive overhaul of Government IT since Clinger-Cohen. OMB is preparing implementation guidance for the requirements of the law, however, each Federal agency will need to develop their own implementation policies and processes.

FITARA  changes the Chief Information Officer’s (CIO) role significantly, and will impact the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO), Chief Acquisition Officer (CAO), Assistant Secretaries for Management (ASAM), Chief Operating Officers (COOs), and IT Program Management communities.

AFEI is hosting this series to help Government agencies and their industry partners understand more about how the legislation affects them, examine the challenges they will face, and help agencies take steps to implement FITARA using an agile and outcome driven approach.  The events will showcase best practices and benefits, and help agencies develop a road map to successful implementation and demonstrable results.  The events will also provide industry a better understanding of how to support agency efforts.

Symposium Series I: 

Exploring the First Step to FITARA Implementation

Governance and the Challenges and Impact to Government and Industry

The purpose of this event is to examine the challenges and impacts of implementing the governance requirements of FITARA.  This important law sets the stage for significant reform of IT management for federal agencies, and will have substantial effects on the businesses that support those agencies. 

How agencies develop policy and process changes, or update their existing governance model, will determine their success in implementing FITARA.  This session will help agencies to take the first step using an agile and outcome driven approach, so they can demonstrate incremental and quick wins.