FGT 12/1/24: Stronger Workforce | Innovating Fed Procurement | Navigating Cybersecurity at VA

Christine Harada, Senior Advisor at the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), outlines strategies to modernize the federal acquisition workforce by addressing talent gaps through university partnerships and targeted staffing goals while ensuring ethical safeguards in AI use. Karen Brazell, Vice President for Veterans Affairs at SAIC, advocates for innovative procurement inspired by DHS’s Procurement Innovation Lab, emphasizing leadership and stakeholder collaboration to align outcomes with mission goals. Lynette Sherrill, Chief Information Security Officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), highlights the VA’s Zero Trust cybersecurity approach, emphasizing agility, tailored strategies, and collaboration to protect its diverse operations and ensure uninterrupted services.