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Leveraging Data for Mission Success: Findings from the 2023 Survey of Federal Chief Data Officers

Overview

Federal Chief Data Officers (CDOs) are a critical component of building a strong data infrastructure that enables federal government agencies to leverage data as a strategic asset. The Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 (Evidence Act) provides a statutory framework and various requirements for federal agencies to improve data generation and use for decision-making – including the establishment of CDOs.

The Data Foundation, in collaboration with Deloitte, conducted the fourth annual Federal Chief Data Officers Survey in the fall of 2023. Survey findings provide insight into the evolving role of the Chief Data Officer since the Evidence Act, including factors enabling and hindering CDO missions. 

The Data Foundation and Deloitte hosted a virtual event on December 19, 2023, from 1:00 p.m.  - 2:00 p.m. ET to discuss the survey and the new report, Enabling Mission Success: A 2023 Survey of Federal Chief Data Officers. The event featured report authors and Chief Data Officers, the conversation focused on key findings and recommendations from the report, including themes related to becoming a data-driven organization, strengthening the CDO community, and leveraging innovative technology to support mission success.

Speakers

  • Adita Karkera, Chief Data Officer for Government and Public Services, Deloitte

  • Rob King, Chief Data Officer, U.S. Department of Energy

  • Katie O’Toole, Senior Policy and Research Analyst, Data Foundation

Earlier Event: December 12
Stakeholder Engagement for Evidence Building
Later Event: January 17
The Evidence Act: From Promise to Progress - Examining Impacts and Charting the Path Forward