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DHS Hosts Third Strategic Industry Conversation

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security under their Acquisition in Motion (AIiM) initiative hosted their third Strategic Industry Conversation.  Over 400 private industry participants at our third annual Strategic Industry Conversation. According to Soraya Correa, Chief Procurement Officer for DHS, the department hosts the event “because we understand that industry is vital to supporting our mission. We know that fostering meaningful engagement activity helps industry keep the Department leaning forward when delivering mission‑critical products and services.”

This year’s theme was Doubling Down on Unity of Effort. Deputy Under Secretary for Management Chip Fulghum, delivered keynote remarks and focused on highlighting the Department’s greatest mission challenges and opportunities. He then discussed the Management Directorate’s Integrated Priorities, which are a roadmap for mission enablement that will drive the Department’s business operations for the next five years. The Integrated Priorities focus on cross-cutting initiatives that lead to a more unified approach to the way we manage resources, acquire goods and services, secure systems and networks, and attract and hire talent. Following his remarks, a panel of DHS executives echoed his sentiments by providing concrete examples of how they work in a Unity of Effort each day to enable the DHS mission.

The day featured panels and networking sessions led by senior Department leaders who discussed mission-focused topics spanning the homeland security enterprise. Some topics, such as information technology and cybersecurity, were familiar to prior participants, while others, such as border security, received a new focus. Industry participants were able to engage with DHS leaders in a meaningful way. From beginning to end, industry representatives provided DHS leaders with constructive feedback they can use to ensure that industry’s perspective is incorporated into mission planning.

]The effort is meant to demonstrate our commitment to engaging early, often, and meaningfully with industry in order to enhance outcomes for our critical mission areas while remaining a business partner of choice.

Source:  DHS CPO Blog

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The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

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