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...

Every four years, the Presidential transition from one administration to another presents the Federal Government with one of its most daunting challenges. The planning for this enormous undertaking starts months before the actual election and swearing-in of the President. Behind the scenes, this change has a profound impact on how the Departments function and how they address immediate needs and plan for the future. It is not just a change in...

Kick off 2024 with AFFIRM and our interactive, virtual panel of accomplished IT executives from a variety of agencies and backgrounds. It is important for all of us in the government IT industry to nurture emerging and proven talent. Our panel of outstanding women leaders will share their insights about their own mentors, what it takes to rise through the ranks of an agency, and how they define professional and personal success. Join us to hea...

With the rise of emerging technologies, the government seeks ways to improve their efficiency and productivity. One such technology that's gaining traction is generative AI. Government leaders are now exploring use cases of generative AI to accelerate efficiency in their organizations. By automating repetitive tasks and generating new data, generative AI can help governments save time and resources while improving the accuracy and quality of w...

Join AFFIRM and AGA virtually October 24, 2023 (9-11 a.m.) and listen to an insightful dialogue on the intersection of policies and management issues that impact Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and Chief Information Officers (CIOs). Hear how they are working together to improve efficiency and transparency, reduce risk and strengthen their workforce.

AI comes in many shapes and forms. Aside from Generative AI, the Federal Government has been using many forms of AI to deliver on their mission. Cybersecurity has also played a major role in making sure that these interactions are safe on Federal IT systems. Although Generative AI is new on the scene, AI is much more broad and has been used by various agencies to help bring efficiencies and success to their agency constituents. Join AFFIRM as...

We are at the dawn of a new era, creating a new reality for our government workforce. The government is building, executing, and experiencing the future, boundless environment enabling the culture of our dreams. Extended reality, artificial intelligence, blockchain, quantum computing, advanced sensors, 5G, the Internet of Things, digital twins, advanced modeling and simulation, and other advancements — each of these individually are brea...

One of the top cybersecurity concerns in 2023 is supply chain security for software. Risks can include insertion of counterfeits, unauthorized production, tampering, theft, insertion of malicious software and hardware, as well as poor manufacturing and development practices in the cybersecurity-related elements of the supply chain. The recently released NIST Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) program helps agencies manage the...

Government agencies faced and mastered the workforce transformation needs of the last few years. As remote teams, they demonstrated exceptional innovation and service to our country, making a significant impact on citizens, their agencies, and across the government. Their missions are vital, from delivering veterans’ healthcare using a whole-system approach, digitizing information to permanently preserve historic documents, husbanding pu...

Spurred by technology and the upheaval of the last two years, digital transformation is powering revolutionary changes in the way Federal employees deliver services to citizens every day. The pandemic has moved the needle on remote work. Both the workplace and the workforce are changing, moving into a future that will be supported more and more by technology. The introduction of artificial intelligence and chatbots, tech tools to enhance custo...