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| 2 Sep 2021 | |
| Written by Carrie Myers | |
| Reports |
The evolution of the Chief Data Officer (CDO) role in federal agencies continues to shape data practices and capabilities to support evidence-informed policymaking. For most federal agencies, the CDO role, along with its activities and responsibilities, is relatively new. There are a few federal agencies that have more experience and history than most with the CDO role. In some of these agencies the CDO and support staff demonstrated the positive impact on operational and programmatic activities.
Like the private sector, the role of the CDO is one that continues to evolve and mature, demonstrating its value and capabilities for improving operations and decision-making. High quality, accessible, and ethically managed data are essential for supporting individuals in making evidence-based decisions. It is necessary to learn the priorities, successes, and challenges of the CDO
community to support them and enable their success.
This summary of survey results first provides background on the creation of the CDO role in the federal government, then summarizes findings from recent surveys of the CDO community. The summary concludes with a brief discussion of the implications and recommendations for next steps.
