FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on Closing the Federal IT Talent Gap

Original title: CLOSING THE TALENT GAP IN FEDERAL IT

January 1, 2017

information technology workforce development cybersecurity federal hiring STEM education

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing explores how the federal government can recruit and retain the technical workforce necessary to manage government IT systems and cybersecurity, which impacts the security and efficiency of public services.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal IT workforce

The hearing addresses recruitment, training, and retention policies that directly impact federal IT employees.

STEM education providers

Educational institutions and training programs are involved in discussions regarding how to prepare students for federal IT careers.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Subcommittee on Information Technology held a hearing on September 22, 2016, to discuss strategies for addressing the shortage of skilled IT and cybersecurity professionals within the federal government. The session featured testimony from experts in education, private industry, and workforce training programs.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on September 22, 2016, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The primary objective was to address the 'talent gap' in federal information technology roles.
Witnesses included representatives from the National Science Foundation, Intel Security, Alamo Academies, and Blue1647.
The Chairman submitted his opening statement for the record to expedite the hearing due to time constraints.
The record was held open for five legislative days for additional member statements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to examine the challenges the federal government faces in recruiting and retaining skilled IT and cybersecurity professionals.

Who testified at the hearing?

The witnesses included Dr. Joan Ferrini-Mundy (National Science Foundation), Mr. Scott Montgomery (Intel Security), Mr. Gene Bowman (Alamo Academies), and Mr. Emile Cambry (Blue1647).

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Focus on Public-Private Partnerships

The inclusion of witnesses from private industry (Intel) and non-profit training (Blue1647) alongside government agencies indicates a strategy of looking outside the federal government for workforce solutions.

Intel Security Blue1647 National Science Foundation

Connected Entities

personRobin L. Kelly“Ranking Minority Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

personEmile Cambry“Founder, Blue1647”Map →

organizationSubcommittee on Information Technology“House of Representatives committee conducting the hearing”Map →

personJoan Ferrini-Mundy“Assistant Director, Education and Human Resources, National Science Foundation”Map →

personGene Bowman“Executive Director, Alamo Academies”Map →

personWill Hurd“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Information Technology”Map →

personScott Montgomery“Vice President and Chief Technical Strategist, Intel Security”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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