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Daniel Chenok

Executive Director at IBM Center for The Business of Government

Washington, D.C, United States

Dan Chenok is Executive Director of the IBM Center for The Business of Government. He oversees all of the Center's activities in connecting research to practice to benefit government, and has written and spoken extensively around government technology, cybersecurity, privacy, regulation, budget, acquisition, and Presidential transitions. Mr. Chenok previously led consulting services for Public Sector Technology Strategy, working with IBM government, healthcare, and education clients.

Mr. Chenok serves in numerous industry leadership positions. He is a CIO SAGE and member of the Research Advisory Council with the Partnership for Public Service, Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration, Member of the Board of Directors for the Senior Executives Association, Member of the Government Accountability Office Polaris Advisory Council for Science and Technology, Member of the American University IT Executive Council, and Mentor with the Global Policy, Diplomacy, and Sustainability Fellowship. Previously, he served as Chair of the Industry Advisory Council (IAC) for the government-led American Council for Technology (ACT), Chair of the Cyber Subcommittee of the DHS Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee, Chair of the NIST-sponsored Federal Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board, and two-time Cybersecurity commission member with the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Mr. Chenok also generally advises public sector leaders on a wide range of management issues. Finally, Mr. Chenok serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor with the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas in Austin, teaching at the school's Washington, DC Center.

Before joining IBM, Mr. Chenok was a Senior Vice President for Civilian Operations with Pragmatics, and prior to that was a Vice President for Business Solutions and Offerings with SRA International.

As a career Government executive, Mr. Chenok served as Branch Chief for Information Policy and Technology with the Office of Management and Budget, where he led a staff with oversight of federal information and IT policy, including electronic government, computer security, privacy and IT budgeting. Prior to that, he served as Assistant Branch Chief and Desk Officer for Education, Labor, HHS, and related agencies in OMB's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. Mr. Chenok began his government service as an analyst with the Congressional Office of Technology Assessment, and left government service at the end of 2003.

In 2008, Mr. Chenok served on President Barack Obama’s transition team as the Government lead for the Technology, Innovation, and Government Reform group, and as a member of the OMB Agency Review Team.

Mr. Chenok has won numerous honors and awards, including a 2010 Federal 100 winner for his work on the presidential transition, the 2016 Eagle Award for Industry Executive of the Year, and the 2002 Federal CIO Council Azimuth Award for Government Executive of the Year.

Mr. Chenok earned a BA from Columbia University and a Master of Public Policy degree from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government.

Daniel Chenok Points
Academic 5
Author 119
Influencer 90
Speaker 0
Entrepreneur 0
Total 214

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Areas of Expertise

Agentic AI 30.05
AI 30.06
Blockchain 30.12
Cloud 30.17
Cybersecurity 31.75
Data Center 30.13
Digital Transformation 30.12
Emerging Technology 30.05
Future of Work 30.03
Generative AI 30.08
GovTech 39.34
Innovation 30.07
IoT 30.03
Leadership 30.08
Management 32.29
National Security 31.64
Procurement 30.10
Risk Management 30.05
Security 30.10

Industry Experience

Federal & Public Sector
Professional Services

Publications

1 Academic Whitepaper
Seven Drivers Transforming Government
IBM Center for The Business of Government
January 01, 2017
In 2018, the IBM Center for The Business of Government marks its twentieth year of connecting research to practice in helping to improve government . The IBM Center continues to execute on its ultimate mission: to assist public sector executives and managers in addressing real world problems with practical ideas and original thinking to improve government.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, GovTech

1 Analyst Report
Government Reform: Lessons from the Past for Actions in the Future
IBM
March 23, 2021
This report provides an overview of the evolution of various federal government reform efforts over the past 30 years, with a focus on How government works to get things done for the American people, and the leaders in government who have and continue to implement important agency missions.

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Tags: GovTech

94 Article/Blogs
OPM Retirement Services – How Can Digital Modernization Overcome Longstanding Challenges?
Business Of Government
July 15, 2025
I left Federal service recently where I held the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and have joined IBM as a Master Solutions Architect with the Hybrid Cloud Transformation team.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech, Management

Accelerating Mission Outcomes with Agentic AI: A Practical Guide for Federal Leaders
Business Of Government
July 08, 2025
Agentic AI is rapidly reshaping the way organizations operate, promising a new era of autonomy, adaptability, and mission impact. But what exactly is Agentic AI, and how can federal agencies harness its power to overcome longstanding challenges and deliver real results?

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech, Management

Understanding Customer Experience and Technology Tools to Improve Payment Integrity: Key Insights from an Expert Roundtable
Business of Government
July 02, 2025
At the "Recommendations for Improving Payment Integrity" roundtable, participants discussed strategies for enhancing the integrity of government payments (see our first overview post on how AI and emerging technologies can support such strategies).

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech, Management

Harnessing Agility in Governance: A Leadership Framework for an Agile Government
Business of Government
June 23, 2025
Agile government, characterized by flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness, has emerged as a compelling strategy for achieving success amidst complex and rapid change in the public sector. However, transitioning to such a model necessitates a shift in leadership paradigms.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech, Management

Six best practices to stop waste, fraud, and abuse
Business Of Government
June 11, 2025
This blog was authored by Ann Lewis, former Director of Technology Transformation Services at the General Services Administration (GSA). The blog first appeared on the Niskanen Center’s website. Additionally, please read a companion piece to this blog that explores the practical aspects of implementing best practices in a government setting, focusing on the role of APIs, sustained investment in anti-fraud technologies, and effective ways to apply data at scale to identify bad actors and bad behaviors in order to stop improper payments.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech, Management

Implementing Best Practices for Combating Fraud in Government
Business Of Government
June 11, 2025

This blog was authored by Richard (Rick) Hoehne, Advisory Board Member with the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Science at Georgia State University with expertise in the area risk, fraud, and financial crime.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech, Management

A Renewed IBM Center Research Agenda – Seeking Ideas to Improve Government
Business Of Government
June 05, 2025
The IBM Center for The Business of Government connects research to practice, supporting work by scholars that benefits government through analysis of real-world experience and practical, actionable recommendations. Center reports are intended to spark the imagination—crafting new ways to think about government service delivery and operations by identifying trends, new ideas, and best practices in public management and innovation efforts.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech, Management

Navigating the Complexity and Variability of Government Data to Improve Payment Integrity: Key Insights from an Expert Roundtable
Business Of Government
June 04, 2025
Earlier this year, the IBM Center for The Business of Government and the National Academy of Public Administration brought together a diverse group of experts and stakeholders for a roundtable discussion – "Recommendations for Improving Payment Integrity" – to discuss strategies for enhancing the integrity of government payments (see first overview post on how AI and emerging technologies can support such strategies).

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech, Management

Recommendations for Improving Payment Integrity
Business of Government
May 16, 2025
The IBM Center for the Business of Government continues to work on the impact that new technologies and evolving business and program priorities can be harnessed to increase payment integrity and reduce waste, fraud, and abuse. We recently hosted a roundtable with experts on this topic, which brought together a diverse group of experts and stakeholders to discuss actionable, practical strategies for enhancing the integrity of government payments.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech, Management

How Can Government Best Strengthen Natural Resource Resilience
Business Of Government
April 25, 2025
The report "Drought, Deluge, and Data: Success stories on emergency preparedness and response," produced in collaboration with the IBM Institute for Business Value and the National Academy of Public Administration, addresses how local governments can adapt to the increasing frequency and complexity of weather and climate activity.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech, Management

A Renewed Focus on Technology to Modernize Government
Business Of Government
April 11, 2025
In an era marked by unprecedented technological advancements and fiscal challenges, the imperative for the U.S. federal government to modernize its operations has never been more critical. This is highlighted by a recent report, led by the Technology CEO Council (TCC), in which the IBM Center for The Business of Government participated. That report details how, if implemented effectively, technology-based reforms could reduce federal costs significantly—now and over time.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech, Management

Case Studies in Resilience: A Future Shocks Challenge Grant Competition
Business Of Government
March 21, 2025
In addition to humanitarian and geopolitical impacts, natural disasters—including destructive wildfires, floods, and severe storms—have battered various regions, displacing communities and straining emergency response systems. These events underscore the pressing need for robust strategies to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to such multifaceted shocks. To help government move forward, the National Academy of Public Administration, IBM Center for the Business of Government, and IBM Institute for Business Value are announcing a new and second round of the Future Shocks Challenge Grant competition.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech, Management

Forthcoming Research Reports
https://www.businessofgovernment.org/
March 03, 2025
We are pleased to announce our latest round of awards for new reports on key public sector challenges, which respond to priorities identified in the Center's research agenda. Our content is intended to stimulate and accelerate the production of practical research that benefits public sector leaders and managers.

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Tags: Future of Work, Generative AI, GovTech

Envisioning the Future of Government
Business Of Government
December 18, 2024
How can governments secure implementation of advanced technologies and enable government to use data to make more informed decisions, promote transparency, and improve outcomes in an increasingly complex and uncertain world?

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech, Management

A recent roundtable addressed ways that Federal agencies can enhance processes and leverage AI to reduce fraud and errors in government programs.
Business Of Government
December 09, 2024
The IBM Center for the Business of Government, in collaboration with the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), recently co-hosted a roundtable on Payment Integrity and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Payment Integrity, fraud, and error reductions present important topics for Federal agencies and the new administration to address. In April 2024, the GAO estimated that the government has cumulatively made $2.7 trillion in improper payments over the past 20 years, and $232–$521 billion is lost to fraud each year.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech, Management

The IBM Center for The Business of Government is pleased to announce the winners of our challenge grant award competition that focuses on future shocks case studies.
Business of Government
December 04, 2024
Earlier this year, our Center welcomed proposals to learn of real-world examples of where government organizations have implemented strategies and capabilities that have improved their mission resilience to be “future ready” and prepared to respond to disruptive events

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech, Management

Announcing our Future Shocks Case Study Grant Competition Recipients
Business Of Government
December 04, 2024
Earlier this year, our Center welcomed proposals to learn of real-world examples of where government organizations have implemented strategies and capabilities that have improved their mission resilience to be “future ready” and prepared to respond to disruptive events.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech, Management

A new report highlights case studies of actions that provide models for adaptation across the public sector.
Business of Government
November 21, 2024
Since the turn of the millennium, pandemics, heat waves, wildfires, floods, cyberattacks, supply chain interruptions, and other crises have deeply stressed governments, communities, businesses, and individuals around the world. This cascade of catastrophic events raises fundamental questions about how governments can anticipate, prepare for, and respond to these and other shocks yet to come.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech, Management

Implementing Generative AI in Government: Challenges and Opportunities
Business of Government
October 31, 2024
Generative AI refers to algorithms that can create realistic content such as images, text, music, and videos by learning from existing data patterns. Generative AI does more than just create content, it also serves as a user-friendly interface for other AI tools, making complex results easy to understand and use. Generative AI transforms analysis and prediction results into personalized formats, improving explainability by converting complicated data into understandable content. As Generative AI evolves, it plays an active role in collaborative processes, functioning as a vital collaborator by offering strengths that complement human abilities.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech, Management

Protecting Our Community: Actions to Build Cyber Resilience in Critical Infrastructure
Business of Government
October 15, 2024
Cybersecurity and government operations leaders gathered recently for an interactive roundtable discussion on “Building Cyber Resilience for Critical Infrastructure Protection.” Convened by the IBM Center for The Business of Government, the IBM Institute for Business Value, and the National Academy of Public Administration, the roundtable identified practical actions that government agencies can take to keep the public safe and secure.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech, Management

How Can Government Strengthen Spending and Tracking of Funds to Address Emergencies?
business of government
August 27, 2024
A new report draws on insights from experts to frame strategies and actions that agencies can take to improve budgets and oversight of funding for major crises – such as health, economic, cyber, supply chain, or other emergencies

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech, Management

Announcing the Center’s New Visiting Fellow: Dr. Karen Hardy
IBM Center for The Business of Government
July 03, 2024
The IBM Center for The Business of Government is pleased to announce our new visiting fellow, Dr. Karen Hardy, who will focus on risk management in government.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech, Management

Bridging the Gap: Unlocking the AI Decision Advantage for Defense
LinkedIn
June 07, 2024
The potential benefits of AI in defense are vast. Defense industry leaders are turning to AI as a strategic capability to augment tactical superiority, enhance operational efficacy, and boost efficiency. However, realizing these advantages requires a deep understanding of the complexities involved in integrating AI into defense operations.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech, Management

A Meeting of the Minds: The Center’s New Advisory Council
LinkedIn
June 07, 2024
The IBM Center for The Business of Government is honored to announce the formation of a new advisory council. The members of this Council are former international, federal, and state and local government executives, and leaders from academia and nonprofit partners.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech, Management

AI for Tax Administrations: Governance and Innovation
IBM Center for The Business of Government
May 20, 2024
Over the last five months, IBM Center for The Business of Government, together with American University Kogod Tax Policy Center, have partnered to develop key insights derived from hosting roundtables and design thinking sessions of tax experts from around the world

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech, Management

1 Book Chapter
Anticipatory Governance
WSPC
January 03, 2025
Anticipatory Governance is the systemic process of future shaping built on the understanding that the future is not a continuation of the past or present, thus making foresight a complex task requiring the engagement of the whole of government with its constituents in a constructive and iterative manner to achieve collective intelligence. Effective anticipatory governance amplifies the fundamental properties of agile government to build trust, challenge assumptions, and reach consensus. Moreover, anticipatory governance sets the foundation to adapt to exponential change. This seismic shift in the governance environment should lead to urgent rethinking of the ways and means governments and large corporate players formulate strategies, design processes, develop human capital and shape instiutional culture to achieve public value. From a long-term multigenerational perspective, anticipatory governance is a key component to ensure guardrails for the future. Systems thinking is needed to harness our collective intelligence, by tapping into knowledge trapped within nations, organizations, and people. Many of the wicked problems governments and corporations are grappling with like artificial intelligence applications and ethics, climate change, refugee migration, education for future skills, and health care for all, require a "system of systems", or anticipatory governance. Yet, no matter how much we invest in foresight and shaping the future, we still need an agile government approach to manage unintended outcomes and people's expectations. Crisis management which begins with listening to weak signals, sensemaking, intelligence management, reputation enhancement, and public value alignment and delivery, is critical. This book dives into the theory and practice of anticipatory governance and sets the agenda for future research.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech, Management

3 Media Interviews
Shared services: Getting past the sticking points
Federal Computer Week
January 04, 2018
Shared services have long been touted for their potential cost savings and operational efficiencies, though the approach has been slow to gain traction in the federal government. However, the Trump administration's executive order on cybersecurity and the recently passed Modernizing Government Technology Act both emphasize the use of shared services, and those mandates, coupled with advancements in technology, are starting to intensify the discussion.

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Tags: GovTech

Consolidating federal networks could lead to new security holes
Federal Computer Week
September 13, 2017
or years, one of the chief aims of the IT modernization movement has been replacing the federal government's outdated architecture. Before truly tapping into the transformative power of new software and security tools, the thinking goes, government must first scrap its ancient patchwork networks for a new unified IT infrastructure.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech

Why tracking data centers is so hard
Federal Computer Week
September 05, 2017
The Office of Management and Budget recently reported that the government has closed about 1,900 data centers since the launch of the Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative in 2010, saving almost $1 billion.

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Tags: Cloud, GovTech, Data Center

1 Webinar
avigating AI: Challenges and Successes in Acquisition and Adoption
Leadership Connect
March 10, 2025
AI holds the potential to accelerate numerous government processes, yet its seamless integration requires substantial effort, research, and resources. The procurement and adoption of AI pose significant challenges, as agencies must navigate technical complexities, governance, security, privacy, and civil rights considerations. In a recent Leadership Connect webinar, experts shared their experiences in AI procurement and implementation, offering insights into strategies, obstacles, and best practices.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, GovTech, Leadership

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1 Prediction
2020 Predictions for Cybersecurity

Date : September 25, 2020

Cyber will become increasingly important for implementation of emerging technologies, starting with AI and blockchain and also demonstrating the need to think about cyber in future applications around 5G and even quantum computing. As these technologies increase in import for government and industry, any vulnerabilities that could be exploited will have significant impacts that lead to real and perceived challenges to adoption. Government and industry leaders should build cyber into their innovation roadmaps, rather than treating them as separate domains.

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2 Article/Blogs
Accelerating Mission Outcomes with Agentic AI: A Practical Guide for Federal Leaders
Thinkers360
July 18, 2025

Agentic AI is rapidly reshaping the way organizations operate, promising a new era of autonomy, adaptability, and mission impact. But what exactly is Agentic AI, and how can federal agencies harness its power to overcome longstanding challenges and deliver real results?

Contributors for this blog are Bridget Deary, Partner, IBM Consulting Federal, Mark Fisk, Partner, IBM Consulting Federal, Chuck Royal, Associate Partner, IBM Consulting Federal, and Tony Vachino, Associate Partner, IBM Consulting Federal.

Accelerating Mission Outcomes with Agentic AI: A Practical Guide for Federal Leaders

Agentic AI is rapidly reshaping the way organizations operate, promising a new era of autonomy, adaptability, and mission impact. But what exactly is Agentic AI, and how can federal agencies harness its power to overcome longstanding challenges and deliver real results?

What Is Agentic AI? The Next Leap in Autonomy

Agentic AI is more than just another buzzword in artificial intelligence. Unlike traditional AI, which follows predefined rules or generates content on command, Agentic AI systems act as independent agents: they perceive their environment, set goals, make decisions, and take actions—all with minimal human intervention. Think of Agentic AI as a trusted digital teammate that not only understands your objectives but proactively finds the best path to achieve them, learns from every interaction, and adapts in real time to changing circumstances.

These systems are built from networks of AI agents, each specializing in specific tasks, collaborating to solve complex, multi-step problems. The result? Workflows that are more efficient, flexible, and resilient—freeing up human talent for higher-value missions.

Why Federal Agencies Need Agentic AI Now

Federal agencies, are under unprecedented pressure to modernize, innovate, and do more with less. Executive Orders and agency mandates now require outcome-focused innovation, rapid adoption of AI, and measurable impact on mission delivery. Agentic AI is uniquely positioned to meet these demands by:

  • Automating complex, cross-agency workflows
  • Enabling real-time decision-making
  • Scaling expertise and insights across the enterprise
  • Improving data-driven outcomes while maintaining compliance and transparency

Four Core Challenges on the Path to Agentic AI

While the vision is clear, the journey is not without obstacles. Federal agencies face four main hurdles:

  • Data Integration Without Ownership: Much of the data needed for effective AI is scattered across agencies, partners, and external sources. Integrating this data securely and efficiently—despite privacy, proprietary, or interoperability issues—is a top challenge.
  • Ensuring Data Quality and Trust: AI is only as good as the data it consumes. Inconsistent metadata, unstructured information, and siloed systems can undermine trust and performance.
  • Legacy Systems and Automation: Outdated infrastructure and fragmented automation limit the ability to deploy AI at scale. Modernizing incrementally, without disrupting mission-critical operations, is essential.
  • Integrating Commercial Tools with Modular Architecture: The commercial AI sector is innovating at a breakneck pace, but federal IT systems often lack the modular, API-driven architecture needed to plug in new tools quickly and flexibly.

How Agentic AI Overcomes These Barriers

Agentic AI frameworks are designed to address these challenges head-on:

  • Seamless Data Integration: By leveraging ontologies and knowledge graphs, Agentic AI can connect and contextualize data from diverse sources, making it discoverable, trustworthy, and actionable.
  • Real-Time Adaptability: Agentic systems learn from every interaction, continuously improving their decision-making and adapting to new data and mission needs.
  • Legacy-Friendly Modernization: Agentic AI can layer on top of existing systems, maximizing the value of prior investments while incrementally introducing new capabilities.
  • Modular, Open Architectures: Modern Agentic AI solutions are built to be modular and standards-based, allowing agencies to integrate best-in-class commercial tools without vendor lock-in.

Real-World Impact: Agentic AI in Action

Agentic AI is already delivering value across government and industry:

  • Automated HR and Procurement: AI agents handle millions of HR queries and transactions, freeing up staff for higher-value work and accelerating procurement cycles.
  • Mission-Critical Operations: In defense, Agentic AI platforms are integrating data from sensors, documents, and external sources to provide real-time intelligence and streamline mission planning.
  • Accelerated Compliance and Innovation: Agentic AI helps agencies meet evolving federal mandates for transparency, auditability, and risk management—while enabling rapid, compliant innovation.

Getting Started: A Practical Roadmap

Federal leaders looking to unlock the potential of Agentic AI should focus on:

  • Prioritizing High-Value Use Cases: Start with processes that offer the greatest potential for impact and scale.
  • Mapping Current Systems and Data: Assess where your data lives, how it’s structured, and where integration gaps exist.
  • Building Modular, Open Architectures: Invest in flexible IT frameworks that can evolve as new AI tools emerge.
  • Fostering Cross-Functional Teams: Bring together mission owners, data experts, and technologists to ensure solutions are aligned with real-world needs.
  • Emphasizing Security and Compliance: Ensure that every step of your AI journey meets federal standards for transparency, auditability, and risk management.

The Bottom Line

Agentic AI is not just the next step in automation—it’s a fundamental shift in how agencies can achieve their missions. By enabling systems to act, learn, and adapt, Agentic AI empowers federal leaders to break through long-standing barriers, deliver measurable outcomes, and build a future-ready government.

This article first appeared here: Accelerating Mission Outcomes with Agentic AI: A Practical Guide for Federal Leaders | IBM Center for The Business of Government.

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Tags: GovTech, Agentic AI

Forthcoming Research Reports
Thinkers360
March 14, 2025

We are pleased to announce our latest round of awards for new reports on key public sector challenges, which respond to priorities identified in the Center's research agenda. Our content is intended to stimulate and accelerate the production of practical research that benefits public sector leaders and managers.

We expect the following reports to be published starting in late 2025.  Short summaries of each report follow:

Accelerating Digital Transformation in Public Organizations Through Public Procurement by Ana Maria Dimand, Florida State University; Petra Ferk, New University, Slovenia; Jane Lynch, Centre of Public Value Procurement, Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University, UK; Andrea Patrucco, College of Business Florida International University; Esmee Peters, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands.

This report will investigate the impact of emerging technologies on public procurement processes across various countries. It will analyze how different nations implement these technologies, identify challenges in adoption, and assess their effects on efficiency, transparency, and cost-effectiveness. The report will provide actionable insights for public sector leaders in the U.S. and globally as well as a comparative analysis of technology implementation, best practices, common challenges, and policy recommendations.

Combining AI and Metadata Analytics for Enhanced Government Financial Oversight by Dr Irakli Petriashvili, Rutgers School of Public Administration’s Transparency and Governance Center

This report will investigate how AI and metadata analytics can enhance financial auditing processes at the federal level to detect fraud. By evaluating current audit practices of the GAO and agencies, analyzing public spending metadata, and applying machine learning models, the study will identify inefficiencies in traditional approaches and propose innovative solutions. Based on real-world datasets, the research aims to leverage government spending data in developing recommended strategies to increase financial audit capabilities. The findings aim to improve early fraud detection and enhance public sector performance and accountability. 

Harnessing Generative AI: Boston’s Institutional Setup and Approach to Data-Driven Governance and Civic Engagement by Juncheng Yang, Data-Smart City Solutions, Harvard Bloomberg Center for Cities. 

This report will explore Boston’s integration of Generative AI (GenAI) in urban governance, focusing on its pilot adoption and institutional foundation. By analyzing Boston’s position as the first U.S. city to release GenAI guidelines and its history of technological innovation, the study examines the institutional drivers and challenges in launching and governing recent GenAI initiatives. The investigation highlights GenAI’s impacts on data-driven decision-making, transparency, accountability, and inclusive civic engagement. The final report will offer evidence-based strategies, best practices, and actionable, scalable recommendations for adoption by local, State and Federal government leaders. 

Immersive Workspaces: Reimagining the Future of Governmental Work for Innovation, Efficiency, and Wellbeing by Alexander Richter, Victoria University of Wellington and Shahper Richter, University of Auckland.

This report will examine and illustrate how immersive workspaces, leveraging technologies such as AI, VR, AR, and digital twins, can transform government workforce practices. The report will analyze established methods based on discussion with government officials in several countries, and will apply future-thinking approaches to explore the potential for workforce transformation using these technologies. The resulting report will combine forward-thinking scenarios of the future of government with actionable recommendations to help government agencies build adaptive & resilient teams, drive efficiency, and secure mission alignment.   

Improving Federal Government Performance by Dr Howard Risher and James Perry, Indiana University. 

This report will develop a practical strategy for improving agency performance, based on ‘hands-on’ involvement in the management of organizations across agencies and organizational levels with experienced officials and experts in private and public sector management.  The report will highlight proven national and international ‘best practices’ that will be valuable to government leaders.

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Tags: GovTech, Future of Work, Generative AI

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