Maria Roat

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New direct hire authority aims to assist agencies with AI talent surge

The direct hire authority from OPM, effective immediately, lets agencies use a more streamlined process to appoint individuals to four different AI-related…

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Accelerating Government with ACT-IAC – Episode 23: Reflecting Back on 2022; Looking Forward to 2023

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Accelerating Government with ACT-IAC – Episode 21 – 2022 ACT-IAC Leadership Awards – Part 1

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OMB makes Myklegard the permanent deputy federal CIO

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Former deputy federal CIO Roat leaned on her relationships to achieve results

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Accelerating Government with ACT-IAC – Episode 11 – President’s Management Agenda and Innovation in the Federal Market

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Federal CIO Martorana going on a hiring spree in preparation for busy 2022

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Deputy federal CIO Roat to retire

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Governmentwide chat, calendar collaboration tools coming in 2022

Maria Roat, the deputy federal chief information officer, said four agencies proved chat and calendar sharing capabilities was possible.

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CDO Council sees administration’s equity goals increase demand for data

Chief data officers are relatively new additions to most agencies, but the Biden administration sees them as an essential part of some of its top priorities.

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Modernizing technological transformation within federal government: A conversation with Maria Roat

What is next for IT modernization and digital transformation within the U.S. federal government? Will there be changes to the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF)? How can federal technology transform the way government agencies operate and deliver services. Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Maria Roat, Deputy Federal Chief Information Officer, Office of Management and Budget.

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