The AFFIRM Leadership Awards recognize outstanding accomplishments by an individual or team in providing firm direction, inspired vision, and outstanding contributions within or beyond an agency or organization. Their high impact achievements help government to be more effective and efficient in delivering its mission.

AFFIRM After Hours is a unique networking tradition and must-attend event where government, industry, and academia network to collaborate and innovate. Join us for a special fireside chat, followed by refreshments.

SecDevOps: DHS’s Roadmap for Secure Software Development In order to tackle urgent cybersecurity threats to our nation, the Department of Homeland Security has taken a leadership role in adopting SecDevOps to put security first and foremost in the software development process. The process supports the agencies drive to build a culture of innovation, develop secure processes, leverage technology automation, and create a scalable framework...

The Administration’s first President’s Management Agenda holds the promise of a government that is equitable, effective and accountable, delivering results for American citizens. This is a multi-year effort, and agencies will jointly and separately work to fulfill the PMA Vision and its three priorities: Building a strong and empowered Federal workforce; delivering effective citizen services; and effectively managing the $1.5 trill...

5:00 PM Doors Open and Cash-Only Bar Service Open 5:30 - 6:15 PM Welcome & Fireside Chat - IT Modernization Michael Gardner, Chief Information Security Officer (Acting), Federal Student Aid an Office of the U.S. Department of Education (Invited) Russell Haj Ramos, Chief Information Security Officer (Acting), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Invited) Ron Thompson, CDO and Deputy Digital Transformation Officer, NASA (Invited...

As we return to the workplace, there are changes aplenty, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the value of personal engagement. Month by month, the AFFIRM community welcomes you for camaraderie, cocktails, and conversation as government and industry gather. Registration is complimentary and required to attend the event. Event Details 5:00 PM Doors Open 5:30 - 6:15 PM Welcome & Fireside Chat Gerald Caron III, Chief Information Office...

The Administration’s Executive Order on tackling the climate crisis has placed concern for the environment front and center in government policy, programs and missions. The government-wide approach to climate change has had a widespread impact as agencies marshal resources to make our Nation resilient in the face of this threat. Together, agencies are fulfilling their missions with climate change in mind as they reduce pollution; increas...

Financial-sector activities – such as consumer and commercial banking, funding, liquidity, and insurance services – were identified by the Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, as National Critical Functions. Those functions are so vital to the United States that any disruption, corruption, or dysfunction would have a debilitating effect on U.S. security, the national economy, and/or pub...

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...

According to recent research, over two-thirds of Federal agencies have already deployed robotic process automation and artificial intelligence to facilitate their missions. Metrics for the successful deployment of these emerging techologies have demonstrated a significant increase in the speed of service delivery, saving thousands of hours of annual work time while also substantially lowering costs and reducing data processing errors. This pan...