2024 - 2025 Final GoalsPurpose ~ The CDO Council shall meet regularly to establish government-wide best practices for the management, use, protection, dissemination, and generation of data; promote and encourage data sharing agreements between agencies; identify ways in which agencies can improve upon the production of evidence for use in policymaking; consult with the public and engage with private users of Government data and other stakeholders on how to improve access to data assets of the Federal Government; and identify and evaluate new technology solutions for improving the collection and use of data.The CDO Council shares responsibilities with other interagency councils that conduct and impact data-related activities, including those focused on information technology, statistics, information security, evaluation, privacy, freedom of information, and other government objectives. The CDO Council coordinates its activities with these councils and bodies in order to assure that these activities are complementary and carried out efficiently and effectively.Chief Data Officers CouncilCDOC_cb4ece84-da20-11eb-84f1-c0010583ea00Authority ~ The CDO Council was established by statute in the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-435) 44 USC § 3520A.Chief Data OfficersWhile there are many roles in the Federal Government that relate to data management, since 2018, Chief Data Officers (CDOs) have emerged to lead organizational development of processes to leverage the power of data. CDOs enable data driven decision-making in a variety of ways, from providing and leveraging centralized agency analytics capacity to creating tools and platforms that enable self-service across their agencies and for the public. CDOs serve in a central leadership position, with visibility into relevant agency operations, and are positioned highly enough to regularly engage with other agency leadership,including the head of the agency. ^^ The Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-435) 44 USC § 3520A formally establishes within agencies the position of the CDO, who, through the functions described below, and in coordination with other agency leaders, will ensure the successful execution of the agency's data management responsibilities. The Evidence Act also requires that CDOs be a nonpolitical appointee employee in the agency.Procedures, Standards & ControlsManaging data at every stage of the data lifecycle by establishing effective procedures, standards, and controls to ensure quality, accuracy, access, and protection of data, as well as managing information resourcesCoordinationCoordinating with officials in the agency responsible for using, protecting, disseminating, and generating data to ensure that the data needs of the agency are metData Asset ManagementManaging data assets of the agencyBest PracticesEnsuring that agency data conforms with data management best practicesEngagementEngaging agency employees, the public, and contractors in using public data assets and encouraging collaborative approaches on improving data usePerformance ImprovementSupporting the Performance Improvement Officer and the Evaluation Officer of the agency in identifying and obtaining data to carry out necessary functionsInfrastructure ImprovementReviewing the impact of the infrastructure of the agency on data asset accessibility and coordinating with the Chief Information Officer of the agency to improve infrastructure to reduce barriers that inhibit data asset accessibilityData UsageMaximizing the use of data in the agencyPoints of ContactIdentifying points of contact for roles and responsibilities related to open data use and implementation, andChair & LiaisonServing as chair of the agency's data governance board and as the agency liaison to other agencies and the Office of Management and Budget on the best way to use existing agency data for statistical purposesCDOC LeadersCDOC LeadershipKirsten DalboeWelcome Message ~ "Data is life and the foundation of every function of government. I am profoundly committed to the idea that our role as a Council presents a unique opportunity for meaningful and transformative work. Having witnessed the impact of delivering data and analytic solutions, I recognize the earnest effect it has on how we serve the Nation. The commitment of our Council is to foster collaboration, share best practices, and address federal-wide data challenges. In these transformative times, we are overwhelmed with excitement and gratitude to serve the data community together."CDO Council ChairChief Data Officer, Federal Energy Regulatory CommissionRob KingCouncil Vice-ChairChief Data Officer, Department of EnergyExecutive Committee MembersExecutive DirectionDominic ManciniAdministrator, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs(or designee)Deputy Administrator, OMB's OIRADrew MyklegardDeputy, Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer (OFCIO)Office of Management and BudgetChristopher AlvaresData Culture for the Workforce Working GroupChief Data Officer, United States Department of AgricultureDr. Mahnaz DeanData Sharing Working GroupActing Chief Data Officer, Department of Health and Human ServicesRen EsseneChief Data Officer, Consumer Financial Protection BureauAustin GerigData Inventory Working GroupChief Data Officer, U.S. Securities and Exchange CommissionDan MorganData Culture for the Workforce Working GroupChief Data Officer, United States Department of TransportationHarry PetreyBusiness of Data Working GroupData Policy Lead, Department of DefenseOliver WiseCFO Act Agency RepresentativeChief Data Officer, Department of CommerceJiashen YouBusiness of Data Working GroupChief Data Officer, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionImproved mission achievement and increased benefits to the Nation_cb4ecfe2-da20-11eb-84f1-c0010583ea00To improve government mission achievement and increase the benefits to the Nation through improvement in the management, use, protection, dissemination, and generation of data in government decision-making and operations_cb4ed078-da20-11eb-84f1-c0010583ea00DataBest PracticesWorkforceStrengthen and empower the Federal workforce in the use of data_6301fe3a-3695-11ef-9765-820081babdf61Federal WorkforceSkillsDefine data talent skills_630200d8-3695-11ef-9765-820081babdf61.11.1.1CDO Playbook_63020448-3695-11ef-9765-820081babdf6PLACEHOLDER_1The Chief Data Officer (CDO) Playbook explores and defines the evolution of the federal CDO role. It provides new and existing CDOs with guiding principles, opportunities for quick wins, and best practices to navigate some of the key areas that CDOs should focus on today and over the next few years.1.1.2Training Toolkit_fed308f4-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf6PLACEHOLDER_2Data Skills Training Program Implementation Toolkit ~ The Data Skills Training Program Implementation Toolkit is designed to provide both small and large agencies with information to develop their own data skills training programs. The information provided can serve as a roadmap to designing, implementing, and administering federal data skills training programs.1.1.3Catalog_fed30b92-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf6PLACEHOLDER_3Data Skills Catalog ~ The Data Skills Catalog was developed to help agencies develop competencies for managing data as a strategic asset and making data-driven decisions by improving staff data skills so that agencies can better harness the power of data. The Catalog consists of two parts: Federal Data Lifecycle and Associated Skills, providing a common vocabulary of the data roles and skills in the Federal data ecosystem, and Federal Learning Opportunities, detailing select Federal data training and courses.1.1.4Case Studies_fed30dcc-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf6PLACEHOLDER_4Data Skills Training Program Case Studies ~ The Data Skills Training Program Case Studies were developed by the Chief Data Officer Council’s Data Skills Working Group to share examples of agency training programs and their successes and challenges. This could be especially useful to agencies as they develop data skills training gap-closing strategies.Talent AcquisitionEstablish a hiring pipeline of data professionals_fed30e76-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf61.2Data Professionals_63020448-3695-11ef-9765-820081babdf6PLACEHOLDER_5[To be determined]TalentDevelop data talent_fed30f16-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf61.3[To be named]_63020448-3695-11ef-9765-820081babdf6PLACEHOLDER_6[To be determined]ProfessionalizationProfessionalize CDO function_fed30fca-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf62CDOsCompetencyDevelop CDO competency model_fed31088-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf62.1[To be named]_63020448-3695-11ef-9765-820081babdf6PLACEHOLDER_7[To be determined]Plans & GoalsPosition CDOs to include data goals within agency strategic plans_fed31132-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf62.2[To be named]_63020448-3695-11ef-9765-820081babdf6PLACEHOLDER_8[To be determined]CredentialingExplore credentialing programs used by other C-suite communities_fed311fa-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf62.3C-Suite Communities_63020448-3695-11ef-9765-820081babdf6PLACEHOLDER_9[To be determined]Inclusion & DiversityPromote inclusive and diverse CDO community_fed31376-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf62.4CDO Community2.4.1Dashboarding Report_63020448-3695-11ef-9765-820081babdf6PLACEHOLDER_10HR Dashboarding Report ~ The CDO Council worked with the US Department of Agriculture, the Department of the Treasury, the United States Agency for International Development, and the Department of Transportation to develop a Diversity Profile Dashboard and a report to explore the value of shared HR decision support across agencies.Data Life CycleOptimize the business of the data life cycle_fed3145c-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf63[To be named]Costs, logistics, and burdenData GovernanceData governance board as a strategic leverage_fed3154c-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf63.1Data Governance Boards_63020448-3695-11ef-9765-820081babdf6PLACEHOLDER_11[To be determined]Value StoriesRaise up the value stories of our community_fed31628-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf63.2[To be named]3.2.1Public Meeting_63020448-3695-11ef-9765-820081babdf6PLACEHOLDER_12CDOC Public Meeting ~ The CDO Councils held a public meeting in 2021 to share information on its priorities and accomplishments. A number of agencies shared information about their data actions and the Evidence Act Councils discussed collaborative efforts in the Federal data space. The Council also introduced a Request for Information.Effectiveness & EvaluationEstablish best practices for CDOs to evaluate their effectiveness and evaluate progress_fed317cc-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf63.3CDOs3.3.1Getting Started Guide_63020448-3695-11ef-9765-820081babdf6PLACEHOLDER_13COVID-19 Coordination Working Group: Getting Started Guide The COVID-19 Coordination Working Group's "Getting Started Guide" helped agencies use data and analytics to support their COVID-19 tracking plans and reopening efforts. The guide used work performed by members of the working group to showcase interagency products, share lessons learned, and to identify new and useful data sources.3.3.2Fire Management Metrics_fed318ee-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf6PLACEHOLDER_14Wildland Fire Management Pilot ~ In 2021, the CDOC conducted a pilot project to explore the use of knowledge graphs to achieve more consistent and reliable fuel management performance measures. The data was drawn from a variety of different agencies and their collaboration improved land manager insight and effectiveness while serving as a foundation for future collaboration in the wildland fire community.Change ManagementHelp CDOs be successful in change management_fed319ca-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf63.4CDOs_63020448-3695-11ef-9765-820081babdf6PLACEHOLDER_15[To be determined]Customer ExperienceOptimize customer experience through efficient collection and use of data_fed31ace-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf64[To be named]InputMapDevelop data journey map_fed31bdc-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf64.1_63020448-3695-11ef-9765-820081babdf6PLACEHOLDER_16[To be determined]Data CollectionDevelop and advance Federal data collection best practices_fed31ce0-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf64.2_63020448-3695-11ef-9765-820081babdf6PLACEHOLDER_17[To be determined]StandardsPromote awareness and use of data standards for common core data elements_fed31dee-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf64.3_63020448-3695-11ef-9765-820081babdf6PLACEHOLDER_18[To be determined]AcquistionsIdentify opportunities for shared data acquistions_fed31f4c-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf64.4Subscriptions, tech, licenses, and services4.4.1Ethics Framework_63020448-3695-11ef-9765-820081babdf6PLACEHOLDER_19Data Ethics Framework ~ The CDO Council, with contributions from Interagency Council on Statistical Policy (ICSP) and the Federal Privacy Council (FPC), developed a Data Ethics Framework that can be used by federal leaders and data users as they make ethical decisions when acquiring, managing, and using data.4.4.2Data Sharing Report_fed32096-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf6PLACEHOLDER_20Data Sharing Report ~ The Data Sharing Working Group examined data-sharing practices across federal agencies and developed a set of guidelines for improving the methods to access and share data inside of and across agencies. Their findings include four key procedural and logistical recommendations for federal agencies which can be found in the report.Paperwork Reduction ActPartner with OMB on opportunities to modernize the PRA_fed321c2-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf64.5OMB_63020448-3695-11ef-9765-820081babdf6PLACEHOLDER_21[To be determined]Digital ExperiencesEmpower modern digital experiences_fed3233e-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf65OutputAIIdentify best practices for managing data to enable responsible AI_fed3247e-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf65.1Data card_63020448-3695-11ef-9765-820081babdf6PLACEHOLDER_22[To be determined]RiskCreate risk framework for the use of open data in AI training models_fed325be-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf65.2_63020448-3695-11ef-9765-820081babdf6PLACEHOLDER_23[To be determined]ResponsesEnable user experiences to obtain meaningful responses from gov data_fed32762-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf65.3Data Users5.3.1Comment Analysis_63020448-3695-11ef-9765-820081babdf6PLACEHOLDER_24Public Comment Analysis Pilot ~ The CDOC worked with multiple agencies to test how state-of-the-art Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques could help agencies analyze public comments. This pilot created a proof-of-concept tool for helping agencies find insights, efficiency, and cost savings in their comment analysis.ProductsAdvance data product management to ensure trusted data products_fed328c0-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf65.4_63020448-3695-11ef-9765-820081babdf6PLACEHOLDER_25[To be determined]InventoryModernize enterprise data inventory to meet user needs_fed32a14-3712-11ef-a9f6-c38794babdf65.5Data UsersFee data.gov5.5.1Report_63020448-3695-11ef-9765-820081babdf6PLACEHOLDER_26Data Inventory Report ~ The CDOC's Data Inventory Working Group created a report to highlight the value proposition for data inventories and describe challenges agencies may face when implementing and managing comprehensive data inventories. Additionally, the report identifies the ways all agencies can overcome these challenges and includes a set of recommendations directed towards Agencies, OMB, and the CDO Council._63020542-3695-11ef-9765-820081babdf62023-10-012025-09-302024-06-30https://www.cdo.gov/about-us/_630206b4-3695-11ef-9765-820081babdf6OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net