We are excited to announce the 2024 Elev8 Federal Government Spark Award Winners! These deserving and high-performing Federal Government Programs and Offices have been recognized by their peers for not only delivering on the important missions of the Federal Government, but also for doing it the right way.
Nominated, evaluated, and selected by a panel of Industry leaders, selected Honorees share characteristics that contribute to creating an organizational culture that is transformative in its approach and outcomes.
The inaugural 2024 # Elev8 Federal Government Spark Honorees are:
- Commerce US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Office of the Chief Information Officer
- Commerce NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration High Performance Computing & Communications Office
- DHS Customs and Border Protection Business Transformation & Innovation Division
- DHS Department of Homeland Security, Financial Systems Modernization Office
- DHS Department of Homeland Security, Office of Intelligence and Analysis Chief Data Office
- DHS Department of Homeland Security Procurement Innovation Lab (PIL)
- DHS Department of Homeland Security US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) Office of the Chief Data Officer
- DHS Department of Homeland Security US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) Transformation Delivery Division
- DHS US Coast Guard Chief Data Officer/ Chief Data & Artificial Intelligence Office
- DHS FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Enterprise Data and Analytics Modernization Initiative (EDAMI)
- DOL Department of Labor Office of the CTO Technology, Innovation & Engineering
- DOD Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) Acquisition Office
- DOD Defense Healthcare Management Systems Program Executive Office (PEO-DHMS)
- DOD US Air Force Chief Data and AI Office
- DOD US Air Force Digital Transformation Office
- DOD US Army Futures Command Army Software Factory
- DOD US Army Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC)
- DOE Department of Energy Office of the CIO
- DOS Department of State Acquisition Experience (CAE), Bureau of Administration, Office of the Procurement Executive (A/OPE) Strategic Enterprise Programs
- HHS CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office of Public Health Surveillance, Data, and Technology (OPHDST)
- HHS CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Digital Services Office
- HHS CMS Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Enterprise Architecture and Data Group
- HHS CMS Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Marketplace Innovation and Technology Group
- HHS CMS Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services OC Web and Emerging Technologies Group
- HHS CMS Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Infrastructure & User Services Group
- HHS CMS Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Centers for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ) iQuality Improvement & Innovation Group (iQIIG)
- HHS CMS Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Digital Services Office
- HHS FDA Food and Drug Administration, Office of Digital Transformation
- HHS NIH National Cancer Institute (NCI) Dissemination and Digital Communications Branch
- HHS NIH National Institutes of Health Office of Data Science Strategy
- EOP OMB Office of Management and Budget Office of E-Government and Information Technology (E-Gov)
- EOP USDS United States Digital Service
- NASA Goddard Space Flight Center SEWP (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement)
- Treasury IRS Internal Revenue Service Enterprise Digitalization and Case Management Office
- Treasury Internal Revenue Office of Research, Applied Analytics, and Statistics
- USDA US Department of Agriculture Digital Service (USDA DS)
- USDA US Department of Agriculture Office of Customer Experience (OCX)
- VA Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Management Business Transformation (FMBT) program
- VA Department of Veterans Affairs National Artificial Intelligence Institute (NAII)
- VA Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Chief Technology Officer
- VA Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Experience Office (VEO)
- VA Department of Veterans Affairs VHA Innovation Ecosystem (VHA IE)
Alongside their industry counterparts, this set of Spark Honorees will be recognized at a late March 2024 Elev8 Series event to be held in Rockville, MD. More to be announced soon.
Elev8 Federal Government Spark Honoree Characteristics Overview
Elev8 Federal Government Honorees and Federal programs/offices are recognized for exceptional characteristics that define a high-performance Federal organization. These characteristics not only surpass basic expectations but also yield measurable and impactful results, enhancing the organization’s success and the value delivered to stakeholders.
The eight distinguishing characteristics are:
Innovative Partnerships with Industry and Stakeholders: This entails forging dynamic relationships with industry leaders and key stakeholders. The organization excels in engaging these entities, fostering collaborations that yield groundbreaking solutions and aligning operational strategies with industry best practices. The value of these partnerships is evident in the enhanced quality of services and the effective accomplishment of the organization’s mission.
Empowerment and Accountability: Employees are vested with the autonomy and resources necessary for decisive action, fostering a deep sense of ownership. This empowerment is balanced with the expectation of surpassing set goals, creating a culture where accountability is key and excellence in results is the norm.
Commitment to Continuous Improvement: The organization cultivates an environment where continuous enhancement of processes is standard practice. Employees are motivated to consistently evaluate and improve operations, leading to increased operational efficiency and substantial advancements in productivity and effectiveness.
Elevated Employee Engagement and Satisfaction: The organization is committed to developing a workplace where employee engagement and satisfaction are high priorities. This is achieved through recognition of efforts, meaningful job roles, and a nurturing work culture, resulting in heightened productivity, reduced turnover rates, and a positive reputation.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Decision-making processes are firmly rooted in data analysis and analytics. This evidence-based approach ensures more accurate planning, targeted actions, and outcomes that are not only measurable but demonstrably showcase the organization’s progress and impact.
Agility and Responsiveness: The organization is characterized by its agility and ability to swiftly adapt to new challenges or changes in the environment. This adaptability ensures continued relevance and effectiveness, allowing the organization to seize opportunities and quickly address risks.
Strong Leadership and Vision: The organization is driven by leaders who provide a clear vision and inspire employees towards common objectives. This leadership fosters a cohesive direction and a shared sense of purpose, propelling the organization towards outstanding performance.
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