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We’re looking for an IAM Engineer to join our IT team at Wiz! In this role, you’ll help secure identities, strengthen access controls, and streamline identity management. You’ll collaborate with a sharp crew to tackle security challenges and drive IAM innovation. If you know anyone, please give me a shout. #Hiring #IAMEngineer #Wiz #Google

Hey BGT! From 6-7PM this Thursday, we will be reviewing tech resumes and offering resources for those in the public and private sector tech markets from the best HR and Talent Acquisition experts in the space during our tech mixer at SOST DC. You probably never experienced a BGT tech resume review, but we try not to be “googleable”; meaning we get into the details of emerging technology and what isn’t being taught in traditional learning rather through hands-on experience. We will cover topics such as: ✅ AI for resumes. ✅ Standing out transitioning between public and private sectors. ✅ How to get your resume found through the ATS (Application Tracking System) in 2025. We want to provide the absolute best in class service, so the first 25 folks to sign up will be added to our queue. There will also be availability to walk up based upon bandwidth. Interested? 👀 Please bring a printed out version of your resume or have a digital copy ready for notes as we will have a resource center available for those who attend. See you then! https://lnkd.in/eP2ytYEa

United States Digital Service, 18F, and others impacted, please reach out to info@blackgovtech.com. We have a secret project for you that you may be interested in.

A new chapter begins! Exciting discussions took place at the U.S. Federal Chief Information Officers (CIO) Council's latest meeting with the newly appointed Federal CIO Gregory Barbaccia. The Council looks forward to collaboration & progress in modernizing government #IT. #FedCIO Drew Myklegard, david shive, Marcos Bolaños, Ph.D., Sebrina Blake, Clyde Richards, Sairah Ijaz, Greg Hogan, Scott Flanders, gary washington, Jeff Seaton, Thomas N. Flagg, MBA, MS, PMP®, ITIL®-F, CSM®, Michael Russo, Tony Arcadi, Darren Ash, Eddie Pool, Leslie Beavers, Doug Cossa, Brian Epley, Kelly E. Fletcher, Venice M. Goodwine, CISSP, PMP, Vaughn Noga, Pavan Pidugu, Jane Overslaugh Rathbun, Melinda Rogers, Gulam Shakir, Jennifer Wendel

Congratulations to Terri Hogan for being selected as a STEM Leadership finalist in the 2025 Women in Technology (WIT) Leadership Awards! We are proud of her achievements and the impact she has made in her role at Accenture Federal Services. Her leadership and dedication continue to inspire us all. https://accntu.re/4hR75Pc #WIT #LeadershipAwards #WomenInTech #WomenInSTEM

Thank you for sharing this, Maggie Bullard-Marshall! I hope this information gets back to policymakers, some of whom I am sure have misconceptions about these important programs.

🚀 Transitioning from Federal to Private Sector Jobs: Key Resume Strategies If you’re a #FederalEmployee or #FederalContractor facing a #layoff, shifting into the #PrivateSector can feel daunting. The good news? Your skills are highly transferable—but your resume needs a strategic makeover. 🔹 Key Resume Adjustments for Private Sector Success: ✅ 1. Trim Your Resume to 1-2 Pages Federal resumes often span 3-5+ pages, but hiring managers in the private sector prefer concise, results-driven resumes. Prioritize impact over job descriptions. ✅ 2. Translate Government Terminology into Business Language Private sector employers may not understand federal jargon. Align your resume with industry terminology by reviewing job descriptions and mirroring their language. ✅ 3. Shift from Duties to Measurable Accomplishments Instead of listing tasks, showcase the outcomes of your work. Use metrics and business impact statements. Example transformations: 📌 Before: “Managed a federal budget of $50M” 📌 After: “Optimized financial planning, managing a $50M budget with a 15% cost reduction” 📌 Before: “Oversaw compliance with federal regulations” 📌 After: “Developed risk-mitigation strategies ensuring 100% compliance with industry standards” 📌 Before: “Supervised a team of analysts” 📌 After: “Led and developed a team of 10 analysts, increasing efficiency by 30%” ✅ 4. Focus on Private Sector Priorities • Highlight efficiency improvements (e.g., “Streamlined workflows, reducing processing time by 20%”) • Emphasize profitability & cost savings (e.g., “Negotiated contracts, cutting vendor costs by 10%”) • Demonstrate business impact (e.g., “Launched a new initiative, increasing customer retention by 25%”) ✅ 5. Update Your Skills to Match Private Sector Needs • Replace “Policy Analysis” with “Business Process Optimization” • Replace “Government Liaison” with “Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management” • Replace “Grant Management” with “Financial Oversight & Compliance” ✅ 6. Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile • Rewrite your LinkedIn headline to reflect the industry and roles you’re targeting. • Ensure your skills section includes in-demand business and technical competencies. • Engage with private sector professionals by joining industry-specific groups and networking. ✅ 7. Prepare for Behavioral Interviews Federal hiring focuses on qualifications, but private sector interviews prioritize results. Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer questions with impact-driven examples. 🌟 Final Tip: Don’t underestimate your leadership, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills—they’re valuable assets in any industry! 🔹 Are you navigating a federal-to-private transition? Let’s connect! #CareerChange #JobSearch #ResumeTips #FederalToPrivate

Black Gov Tech Community, It has been our responsibility to advance tech careers, entrepreneurship, and education for our ecosystem for the last two years; an honor we hoped to take seriously with the utmost ethics and integrity. In transparency and in response to the Executive Order and direct contact from the Trump Administration in compliance with federal agencies, executive level speakers, federal contractors, and other key personnel, we have been forced to cancel the inaugural Black Gov Tech Conference. Our strategy and response moving forward will be shared when the time is right. In the interim, Black Gov Tech is still here and all of ours. Leaders rise in chaos and solutions are formed out of problems, and this is a fairly easy one: Continue to advance, together. A special thank you to our sponsors, partners, and community who were looking forward to this historic event and their support. We will be reaching out individually to ensure your timely and expedited refund. With love, Black Gov Tech

🔥 Discover What's Trending in GovCon! Here are the Top 10 Events Generating Buzz in the Community 🚀 The GovConEvents AI Leaderboard showcases the most popular upcoming events based on real community engagement. These trending events span across various sectors in the government contracting space, from technology and defense to healthcare and business development. Here are the top 10 events capturing the community's attention: HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition 📅 March 3-6, 2025 🏢 HIMSS 🔗 himssconference.com Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Conference 📅 February 26, 2025 🏢 AFCEA Atlanta Chapter 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eYfj-wKC Special Air Warfare Symposium Matchmaking 📅 February 25, 2025 🏢 govmates 🔗 govmates.com/collaborate/ AI Acquisition Forum 📅 July 23, 2025 🏢 American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) 🔗 https://lnkd.in/epD8QxWp 2025 Artificial Intelligence Summit 📅 March 20, 2025 🏢 Potomac Officers Club 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eqxbyuEE Emerging Technology Demo Day 2025 📅 March 19, 2025 🏢 American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) 🔗 https://lnkd.in/euHrPEMn 2025 Defense IT Summit 📅 February 27, 2025 🏢 GovCIO Media & Research 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eErmF9pq Black Gov Tech Conference 2025 📅 April 10, 2025 🏢 Black Gov Tech 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e5TZYb9P Fedpreneur Round Table 📅 February 27, 2025 🏢 Fedpreneur 🔗 fedpreneur.com/events Digital Transformation Summit 2025 📅 February 19, 2025 🏢 American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e_U-_vcX 🎯 Discover more trending events and submit your own at https://govcon.events #GovCon #FedGov #Networking #GovConEvents #BusinessDevelopment #FederalContracting #Innovation #Technology #Defense #Healthcare

And of course, to our lovely day ones. From unannounced happy hours to overcapacity events, you guys stayed true. Every event, every situation, you all believed in us and took action. BGT is yours, truly, and we thank you for your leadership in the space. If you signed up with BGT from our genesis, you have been sent the early bird code for your selection. Thanks for being pioneers with us. We will see you then. 🖤