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SIG State of the Union Briefing

SIG State of the Union Briefing. October 28, 2013. Learn, Lead, Innovate. Collaborative Government and Industry Community Driven by Government Agenda Forums for Education and Training Government Defined and Championed Projects Thought Pieces and White papers

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SIG State of the Union Briefing

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  1. SIG State of the Union Briefing October 28, 2013

  2. Learn, Lead, Innovate • Collaborative Government and Industry Community Driven by Government Agenda • Forums for Education and Training • Government Defined and Championed Projects • Thought Pieces and White papers • Actionable Solutions for Government • Opportunities to Make a Difference and Grow

  3. Community of Shared Interest GroupsWhere Government & Industry Come Together to Learn & Innovate • Acquisition Management • Collaboration & Transformation • Cybersecurity • Emerging Technology • Human Capital • Networks & Telecommunications • Planning & Architecture • Small Business • Advanced Mobility Working Group • Cloud Computing Working Group

  4. Networks & Telecommunications SIG Wray Varley, Chair Tom Cuneo, Vice Chair Deirdre Murray, Programs Marcus Buckley, Communications Mike Brennan, Knowledge Capture Brian Bonacci, Projects

  5. SIG Overview • The N&T SIG was the first Shared Interest Group • Our mission is to provide clarity, impartial feedback, and points for consideration on networks and telecom issues identified in collaboration with the Government Advisory Panel (GAP) and industry • 2013 N&T SIG GAP Pete Tseronis, Energy* HamidOuyachi, Labor Dennis Reimer, DHS Horace Blackman, VA* Tim Quinn, Interior Frank Tiller, GSA Sylvia Hernandez, GSA Dave Cheplick, VA Stan Kaczmarczyk, GSA* Kevin Trowbridge, Coast Guard Gary Wall, GSA *Officially accepted invite

  6. Current SIG Activities • Network Services 2020 Working Group • Four committees focused on supporting GSA’s NS2020 initiative • Coordinating meetings to focus on best practices and trends of interest to government/industry: • Passive Optical Networks (PON) / Gigabit-capable Passive Optical Networks (GPON) • Wireless Strategies • Cellular Reinforcement Systems (Digital Antenna Systems) • Customer Contact Centers • Broadband Services • Role of Cable Companies • Unified Communications • Acquisition Strategies • Future of Teleworking • Coordinating GAP meeting

  7. Network Services 2020 Working Group Co-Chairs Brian Bonacci, Level 3 Gary Wall, GSA Committees Co-Chairs for each Committee

  8. Opportunities for Engagement • Vote for topics you would like the SIG to address! • https://www.actgov.org/sigcom/SIGs/SIGs/NTSIG/survey • Work on the NS2020 Advisory Panel • Help coordinate a meeting

  9. How to Get Involved Contact any of the N&T SIG Officers: • Wray Varley:wray.varley@centurylink.com • Tom Cuneo: tcuneo@visiontech.biz • Deirdre Murray: deirdre.murray@centurylink.com • Marcus Buckley:mbuckley@network-data.com • Mike Brennan: michael.brennan@windstream.com • Brian Bonacci: brian.bonacci@level3.com

  10. CYBERSECURITY SIG Mike Agrillo, Communications Chair

  11. SIG Overview What we do: The Cybersecurity SIG provides opportunities for industry and federal government to identify, focus on, raise awareness of, and provide solutions to cybersecurity challenges critical to protecting our national interests. How we do it: Members tackle these challenges by creating informative programs, participating in focused working groups, and developing whitepapers to foster adoption of standards, best practices and solutions.  Focus Areas  • Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) • NIST 800-53 Rev 4 and Preliminary Cybersecurity Framework • Cloud Computing / Virtualization / Data Center Optimization • Mobility and Security • Continuous Monitoring and Risk Management • Malware Detection and Prevention • Identity and Access Management • Cybersecurity Workforce Development

  12. Activities & Opportunities for Engagement The next Cybersecurity SIG Meeting is November 12th, 3:30-5:00 PM at the ACT-IAC office. Registration is open at www.actgov.org/register

  13. To Get Involved Contact • Bob Post, Chair • robertpost@crossroadscybersolutions.com • 703-346-7848 • Cheryl Soderstrom, Vice Chair • cheryl.soderstrom@hp.com • 703.742.1312 • Mike Agrillo, Communications Chair • mike.agrillo@onpointcorp.com • 703-608-5829

  14. Acquisition Management SIG Jeremy Arensdorf, Chair Steve Krauss, Vice Chair Jim Hiles, Program Chair Jen Glazer, Knowledge Capture Chair Dan Taylor, Communications Chair

  15. SIG Overview The Acquisition Management (AM) SIG focuses on increasing engagement and facilitating the sharing of best practices between the government and industry to improve the federal acquisition process. Focusing on: • Initiatives and program outcomes that directly improve acquisition for both government and industry. • Increased participation by SIG membership in initiatives and programs.

  16. GAP Members • Jeff Birch, FAI • Paul Brubaker, DOD • Anne Rung, GSA • Janice Uthe, Federal Housing Finance Agency • Ann Van Houten, DHS • Joanne Woytek, NASA

  17. Activities & Opportunities for Engagement

  18. How to Get Involved To get involved, contact the SIG leadership team: • Jeremy Arensdorf – jarensdorf@jeffersonconsulting.com • Steve Krauss – skrauss@censeoconsulting.com • Jim Hiles – jim.hiles@asigovt.com • Jennifer Glazer – jen.glazer@us.gt.com • Dan Taylor – dtaylor@e3federal.com Visit the AM SIG page at www.actgov.org/SIGs Email ACT-IAC SIG Director John Shaw at jshaw@actgov.org to be added to the distribution list

  19. Cloud ComputingWorking Group Stacy Cleveland, Chair

  20. Overview Cloud Computing Working Group Background: The ACT-IAC Cloud Computing Working Group was formed to leverage the expertise of the SIGs to support the Government’s cloud computing initiatives. Agenda • Coordinate ACT-IAC related activities on Cloud Computing • Eliminate redundant efforts across ACT-IAC program areas and to promote cross pollination of ideas and activities • Align the efforts of ACT-IAC on cloud computing with the needs and requirements of the Federal Government • Provide a mechanism and platform for members to collaborate and communicate effectively on the topic of cloud computing

  21. Current Activities for Engagement Current Project: Cloud Acquisition Support Project The Acquisition Management SIG and Cloud Computing Working Group are engaged by GSA and a working group was formed to develop a actionable recommendations around procurement policies and practices that assure availability of Cloud products and services for Government. Mark Day of GSA-Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) and Stacy Cleveland of Hewlett Packard (HP) are leading this working group. • Activities conducted to date: Government and Industry survey and interviews • Activities upcoming: Government and Industry roundtable session on November 14th at GSA offices The Roundtable will focus on the following areas: -Procurement processes and practices that may create barriers to cloud adoption -Security requirements and barriers to FedRAMP authorization -Challenges to accepting standard, commercial cloud services without major customization -Review and provide feedback on a draft cloud adoption checklist created by the Acquisition Management SIG to help Government vet and prioritize cloud adoption candidates POC – Stacy Cleveland: stacy.cleveland@hp.com

  22. Past Projects • Platform as a Service (PaaS) Use Case development assistance for GSA • Cloud Computing Security Considerations and Recommendations: Usage Scenario: Software as a Service (SaaS) Electronic Mail • Identity Management & Access Control in Cloud Computing: Recommendations and Best Practices for using Cloud Services while Maintaining Compliance and Access Controls • Briefings, Panels, Collaboration – GSA, NIST, DHS, etc.

  23. How to Get Involved To get involved please contact: Chair:Stacy Cleveland, HP Enterprise ServicesTel: 410-680-8394scleveland@hp.com ACT-IAC SIG Director: John Shaw Tel. 703-208-4800 x222 jshaw@actgov.org

  24. Emerging Technology SIG Victor Koo, Chair

  25. SIG Overview Constituency Served: Federal CXOs (CIOs/CTOs) and other Government executives (e.g., S&T Directors) responsible for identifying, assessing and deploying emerging technology and maturing it to become a major component of the IT & business strategy. Who is on this SIG: Industry, Government, academia and others within ACT-IAC that are involved with emerging technology and provide products, services, processes, and business models enabling innovative approaches to solving Government issues and challenges. What We Do: • Actively monitor the emerging technology landscapeand promote game-changing technologies. • Share lessons learned from the adopted Emerging Technologies across the federal space • Form committees around and provide insight on high-potential technologies to accelerate awareness and adoption.

  26. Activities & Opportunities for Engagement Focus for 2013/2014: Supporting the Fed CXO • Deeper Government Engagement – Be Responsive to Upcoming Issues / Challenges • Prioritize GAP input and project sponsorship • Explore Analytics/Big Data Potential • Continue promoting use of Agile Development and Technology across the government • ET Global IT Standards and Adoption Rates • Continue Defining the ET Landscape – Process-Driven • Technology Infusion – Examples & Lessons Learned • Strategic Foresight” & the Impact of Social Change • Technical Investigation Focus Areas • ET Watch List / ET Wiki / ET.gov • What’s the next technology wave? (Product/Process/Service/Model)

  27. How to Get Involved Chair: Victor Koo (victor.koo@k3-solutions.com), K3 Solutions LLCVice-Chair: Sandi Van Valkenburg (svanvalkenburg@deloitte.com), DeloitteCommunications:Marcus Fedeli (marcus.fedeli@unisys.com), Unisys Michelle Conner (michelle.conner@ntconcepts.com), NT Concepts Program Chair:Kimberly Gianni (giannik@pragmatics.com), Pragmatics Justin Fleshman (fleshmaj@gmail.com) Committees: Analytics Big Data Co-Chairs: Johan Bos-Beijer, GSA, & Jim Hoover (james.hoover@accenturefederal.com), Accenture Agile Development Chair: Jared Townshend (jtownshend@deloitte.com), Deloitte ET Technology Research: OPEN

  28. Collaboration & Transformation SIG Linda Garcia, ChairRachana Kulkarni, Vice Chair

  29. C&T SIG Overview • Support all ACT/IAC priority areas: • Planning, management, & delivery processes to improve the strategic value of IT • Secure sharing & safeguarding information • Innovation & digital government • Evolving the government workforce • Focused on business processes and business flows • Very active GAP & other government participation, resulting in direct alignment with government priorities • Very active committees, project teams, and programs (see current activities)

  30. GAP Membership C&T SIG Community Focus • Open Data • Bethany Letalien, OPM • Kim Taylor, USDA • Financial Management • Kathleen Turco, VA • Adam Goldberg, Treasury • Information Sharing • Michael Howell, DNI • Paul Grant, DOD • William Barlow, DOD • IV&V • Melissa Ash, NRC • General • Sonny Hashmi, GSA New GAP members: • Donna Roy, DHS NIEM PMO • Adrian Gardner, DHS FEMA CIO • Jon Johnson, GSA

  31. Current Activities • Financial Management Committee • Center of Excellence Government Survey focused on definitions and uses • Need Government Participants • Second Grants Workshop • Upcoming Project with Treasury FIT Office • IV&V Committee • IV&V Case Studies • Next Focus will be on IV&V for Agile and Mobile Development • Need Volunteers • Governance Working Group • Will look at how Governance Can Actually Enable Innovation • Need Volunteers Supporting: Planning, management, & delivery processes to improve the strategic value of IT Innovation & digital government

  32. Current C&T Activities • Open Government Best Practices Committee • Government Survey re Open API Usage, Best Practices • Need additional interviewers, especially for DoD Contacts • Shared Services Committee • Shared Services: Beyond Lines of Business” briefing, Sonny Hashmi, rescheduling because of govt shutdown • Information Sharing Committee • November 7 SIG meeting will include a discussion focused on the Information Sharing Environment, to be followed by planning session. • Knowledge Management Committee • Planning a panel discussion with DHS, DoJ, DoD and GSA to discuss the state of KM in the Govt • Advanced Mobility Working Group Liason Supporting: Planning, Management, & Delivery processes to improve the strategic value of IT Secure Sharing & Safeguarding Info Innovation & Digital Government NEED GOVT, ACADEMIA, AND INDUSTRY VOLUNTEERS INTERESTED IN THESE AREAS

  33. Emerging C&T Activities We have started up two exciting working groups and are looking for those of you who are passionate about helping government in innovative ways: • Governance Working Group - Roger Baker once asked Is IT relevant? Mission needs are changing. IT needs to change. Governance is still important. How can governance support innovation? • Analytic Tradecraft Working Group - US adversaries are not only increasing in number, but also in complexity, ability to mask themselves, flexibility, and ability to threaten the US. Technology is very important in the investigatory lifecycle, but exquisite tradecraft (processes, methodologies) are what makes the technology work. This committee will explore different types of tradecraft and how they can be used to support investigation and law enforcement. Supporting: Planning, Management, & Delivery processes to improve the strategic value of IT Secure Sharing & Safeguarding Info Innovation & Digital Government Evolving the Government Workforce

  34. We Need YOU!!! We need volunteers to support our charter to enable mission • Need Government Chair and Government Vice Chair for the SIG to provide direction and coach the team • Need Program and Recruitment Chairs • Looking for Government Co-Chairs for most committees, project teams, & working groups • Looking for Industry Co-Chairs for some committees, project teams & working groups • Always looking for SMEs, writers, panelists, volunteers, and participants!

  35. How to Get Involved • For any committee, project team, working group or general position contact Linda Garcia, linda.garcia@sapns2.com, 571-423-6233 ORRachana Kulkarni, rkulkarni@citi-us.com, 703-462-3062 • For Information Sharing Committee: Jonathan D. Addelston, UpStart Systems, LLC, 703-217-3378, JDAddelston@UpStartSystems.com • For Financial Management Committee: George Strader, Deloitte, 703-464-8728, gstrader@deloitte.com OR Stephanie Mango, CGI Federal, 703-227-6750, stephanie.mango@cgifederal.com • For IV&V Committee: Michael Callihan, AEGIS, 703-893-6020 x310, michael.callihan@aegis.net OR Matthew Adamowicz, Vistronix, 571-499-1595, matthew.adamowicz@vistronix.com • Open Government Best Practices Committee: Kim Ellison, The Mercator Group, kim@mercatorg.com • Advanced Mobility Committee: Melissa Adamson, Agilex, 703-889-3892, melissa.adamson@agilex.com

  36. Planning & Architecture (P&A) SIG Pete Wilson, Chair

  37. P&A SIG Overview • Explore the integration of planning disciplines • Develop and share insights • Implement the Digital Government and Shared Services strategies • Apply effective practices to manage portfolios • Develop, implement and measure digital roadmaps

  38. Current SIG Activities & Opportunities for Engagement Smart Lean Government is coming! • Using Life Events, Communities of Services, and a Service Integration Model to deliver 21st Century solutions • Tightly aligned with the ACT-IAC priority areas Our projects: • The Life Events Standard Specification: how to use life events as a focal point for sharing, integration, and service reuse (registration is open at www.actgov.org/register) • The Service Integration Model: develop patterns and practices to deliver secure, efficient shared services

  39. How to Get Involved • Sponsor projects, lead projects, or just participate! • Contact any one of our leaders: • Peter Wilson peter.wilson@icfi.com • Tom McCullough thomas.e.mccullough@lmco.com • Phil Cooke pcooke@telesispartners.com • Shelton Lee shelton.lee@lmco.com

  40. Small Business SIG Kimberly Purlia, Chair Purlia Parris, LLC Michael Townsend, Vice Chair SAIC

  41. SIG Overview • Small Business SIG is designed to engage the smaller businesses in their areas of strength and help solve challenges SB’s face in doing business with the Government • We act as a liaison, mentor, trainer, advisor, and a library of knowledge and experience • We are in the year of change and have a new path forward: • Aligning to ACT-IAC Strategic Plan • Aligning to membership needs • Moving to a “event & program” driven SIG model

  42. SIG Overview • New Government Advisory Panel • Point of View Approach similar to the SBC Workshops • IT Lead; Program Lead; Acquisition Lead; and SB Rep or Advocate

  43. Activities & Opportunities for Engagement • 4 Major Program Events – Looking for a challenge? • Small Business Forum: virtual 3-part series • Government & Industry Small Business Matchmaking • One topic-based, panel program session • Support Small Business Conference planning • New Quarterly Events • “OSDBU or Agency in the Spotlight” series • Coincide with the IAC Membership Meetings • Joint SIG Event with the Acquisition Management SIG • Help drive preparation for the Acquisition Excellence Conference • Liaison for Small Business Members to Engage with the Priority Area Leads and Other SIGs & Working Groups

  44. How to Get Involved • Volunteers Anyone? • Consider Chairing an event for the SB SIG • Immediate need for: • New forum, virtual 3-part series

  45. Human Capital SIG Bill Fischer, Chair Lisa Taylor, Vice Chair Debbie Brown, Program Chair Bob Clarke, Communications Chair

  46. SIG Overview • Human capital issues – leadership, development, strategic workforce planning, and innovation – cut across all technology areas • 2013 HC Government Advisory Panel: Kimberly Hancher, EEOC Peter Shelby, NRO Thomas Mulhern, DOIKarlease Kelly, USDA Randy Bergquist, Justice Jeri Buchholz, NASA Miriam Cohen, NRC • Coordination with: • Cross-SIG collaboration • Chief Human Capital Officers (CHCO) Council • Chief Learning Officers (CLO) Council

  47. Activities & Opportunities for Engagement • Monthly meetings/panel discussions focus on best practices and trends of interest to our community • Workforce planning • The inter-generational workforce • HRIT consolidation • Emerging learning technologies • IT enablement as a core competency for federal executives • Quarterly GAP Meetings • Late Nov/Early December targeted

  48. How to Get Involved Contact any of the SIG Officers: Bill Fischer billfisch4@yahoo.com Lisa Taylor litaylor@deloitte.com Debbie Brown brownde3@yahoo.com Bob Clarke BClarkeVA@verizon.net

  49. Advanced Mobility Working Group(AMWG) Brad Nix, Government Vice Co-Chair David Yang, Industry Co-Chair

  50. AMWG Overview Mission To foster collaboration and communication on issues regarding mobile computing in the Federal Government, including citizen services, remote connectivity, employee services, workforce productivity, digital publishing, and enterprise mobility. For more information: www.actgov.org/mobility

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