Accenture Federal Services

Happy Thanksgiving from Accenture Federal Services! This season, we're grateful for the connections and togetherness that make our community strong. Whether you're gathering with old friends or welcoming new neighbors, let's make room at the table for everyone. Our RISE initiative is doing just that — connecting people in new ways, sparking fresh ideas, and making change that matters. It's one of the things we love most about being part of Accenture Federal Services. Wishing you all a Thanksgiving filled with warmth and joy!

Congratulations to Kyle Michl for being named a WashingtonExec Top CIO to Watch in 2024. Kyle’s pioneering work in developing a modern data fabric has revolutionized the use of automation and AI at Accenture Federal Services, transforming operations and service delivery. Read more: https://accntu.re/3OvJpCZ.

There was incredible energy and excitement all day at last week’s Making Sense of Data event with Women In Data™️. We are honored to be this year’s Innovative Sponsor and host more than 300 future innovators for Excel Academy in DC. After an inspiring welcome from Chandra Donelson, students jumped into an engaging STEM experience. Conor McSherry introduced innovation in the classroom, using FedGPT to teach students about AI through interactive storytelling. The day wrapped up with a motivational keynote from Terrianne Lord, who shared her personal story and the importance of resilience and pursuing your dreams. A shout-out to all the amazing volunteers from who made this an event to remember for the next generation of #WomenInSTEM.

Accenture Federal Services is excited to participate in AWS re:Invent, happening from December 2-6 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This premier event brings together business and technical leaders, cloud enthusiasts, experts, and practitioners alike and is where Amazon Web Services (AWS) unveils the latest innovations, celebrates achievements, and fosters deeper expertise in AWS technology. We are excited to join Accenture, an Emerald sponsor, at this event, to explore how AWS technology is transforming the federal sector. Interested in meeting up on site? Our senior leaders in Cloud, Data & AI, Defense & Intel, Health, Civilian, and Public Safety will be available for insightful discussions on strategies and best practices to modernize your cloud and data foundation and create real value and mission impact. Learn more about Accenture’s presence here: https://accntu.re/3ZfN3qF. #AWSReInvent #AWS #Cloud #Innovation #Federal

What have industry Chief AI Officers learned in their early days, and what advice do they have for their federal counterparts? Denise Zheng, our Chief AI Officer at Accenture Federal Services, shared her insights and recommendations with NexGov editor-in-chief Frank Konkel. Denise emphasizes the importance of Chief AI Officers understanding the organization in which they operate – having the institutional knowledge and relationships to get things done, in addition to the technical expertise around AI. Balancing innovation with risk is a key challenge many Chief AI Officers face, especially in the federal sector. Using sandboxes to safely experiment with AI provides a way for agencies to get started. Learn more here: https://accntu.re/3Oja6KW.

We are thrilled to announce that Accenture Federal Services has been awarded Appian's Top Partner award for #AppianGovernment! Through this Transformation Award, Appian recognized our commitment to our federal clients and solving their most complex transformation and modernization efforts. We look forward to continuing to build on our shared momentum in transforming how our federal clients deliver on their missions. Read more about it here: https://accntu.re/3AVL1CJ. Jason L. Stephen Hurley Michael Havens Walter Fulda Nick Vasco #AccentureFederalServices #DigitalTransformation #Appian

Accenture Federal Services is proud to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection as it stood up the CBP Experience (CBPX) Division in FY24. Technology is at the heart of change for the agency, and the establishment of CBPX institutionalizes the importance of human-centered design and strengthens the agency’s focus on its customers and employees. Learn more about how CBP is working to reduce administrative and operational burdens while enhancing security in its FY24 CBP Experience Annual Report: https://accntu.re/48VAYdD.

Meet Ann, Florence, and Jenni. We were thrilled to welcome these three incredible service dogs from Warrior Canine Connection to our Accenture Federal Services office last week! 🐶 Warrior Canine Connection works with recovering Warriors to train service dogs for fellow Veterans in its therapeutic mission of learning. This partnership not only supports the healing journey of Veterans but also brings joy and comfort to those who need it most. It was an honor to have these amazing dogs visit us. They remind us of the powerful impact they have on the lives of our heroes. Thank you, Warrior Canine Connection, for your incredible work! 💛 #WarriorCanineConnection #ServiceDogs #VeteranSupport #AccentureFederalServices

At Accenture Federal Services, we're celebrating National Apprenticeship Week and our successful Apprenticeship-in-Training program. This program bridges talent gaps in local communities, providing underrepresented groups with three months of training for digital-economy jobs. With 250 graduates who have already joined our team, we're proud to be recognized as a U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Ambassador. This initiative promotes Registered Apprenticeships in high-demand industries, and we're committed to expanding opportunities for underserved communities. Join us in celebrating the power of apprenticeships, featuring our most recent cohort of apprentices in San Antonio and St. Louis, pictured below. #ApprenticeshipAmbassador #RegisteredApprenticeship #Apprenticeship #WorkforceDevelopment #NationalApprenticeshipWeek

It’s a year of change, which brings new dimension to the value of experience. Join us on December 4 at 9:00-11:00 am for an interactive and intimate discussion on where CX stands today and what CX means for your agency. This event will bring government and industry peers together to share their insights and perspectives on today’s most actionable CX challenges, strategies, and opportunities. Join our CX Experts - Michael Rees Gavin, Lauren Oliver, Brian Whittaker, Ali Tharrington and more - as we break down the key takeaways and insights from this year’s ACT-IAC CX Summit Register today: https://accntu.re/3CyV5Ck.