The Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia

OCTO is hiring for the following positions: IT Specialist (Systems Analyst) Job ID: 29490 Grade: CS-14 Closes: 3/22/2025 Writer Editor Job ID: 29488 Grade: CS-13 Closes: 3/22/2025 IT Project Manager (AI & State Broadband) Job ID: 29497 Grade: CS-14 Closes: 3/23/2025 Project Coordinator (State Broadband & Digital Equity) Job ID: 29493 Grade: CS-13 Closes: 3/23/2025 IT Specialist (Tier II) Job ID: 29523 Grade: CS-12 Closes: 3/23/2025 Telecommunications Specialist Job ID: 29496 Grade: CS-14 Closes: 3/23/2025 Apply at ?? octo.dc.gov/jobs

Gladys West is an African American mathematician whose work was crucial in developing Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. She spent 40 years at the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center, helping create the satellite tracking systems that led to modern GPS. Cheers to the women who have revolutionized technology throughout history! From coding the first algorithms to shaping the future of AI, their impact is immeasurable. Here’s to the trailblazers, the innovators, and the future changemakers.?????? #WomenInTech

Listen to the latest OCTOpod episode “Making Tech Accessible to All” featuring the DC Department on Disability Services (DDS). ?? ?? s.dc.gov/OCTOPOD? ? Discover how DDS is building a tech first initiative to support adults with disabilities, incorporating tech within each person’s individualized goal that helps them live more fuller independent lives.?(https://lnkd.in/ecTTTRnA) ? ? Listen to how DDS’s service delivery system helps reduce cost and matches new tech solutions for residents.?Their Annual Disability Tech Summit provides an opportunity for individuals with development disabilities to have hands on experiences with new technologies that can help residents?live more fuller lives.? ? Tech enables adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible. DDS believes it’s tech first initiative, could be an inter-agency effort in the future, helping aging and older adult communities age in place and by providing more support for the local and government partners who support these community.

Carol Shaw is a pioneering video game designer, best known for creating the iconic Atari 2600 game River Raid (1982). One of the first women in gaming, she also worked on 3-D Tic-Tac-Toe and Super Breakout, shaping early video games and inspiring future generations.

We are excited to host the DC Open Data Showcase with The Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia on Wed Mar 26! https://lu.ma/53d1fuu9 We are seeking lightning talks from those who use Open Data DC (or other open data with a lens on DC) in their stories, investigations, or daily work. This is a great opportunity to connect, exchange, and collaborate on exciting ideas! #civictech #opendata #opengov

Happy #InternationalWomensDay from the Women of OCTO as we celebrate the achievements of?#WomenInTech. Here’s to the trailblazers, the innovators, and the future changemakers.

Grace Hopper was an American computer scientist and U.S. Navy Rear Admiral, known for pioneering computer programming. She developed the first compiler and helped create COBOL, a key programming language. Her advocacy for "debugging" and tech contributions continue to inspire. Cheers to the women who have revolutionized technology throughout history! From coding the first algorithms to shaping the future of AI, their impact is immeasurable. Here’s to the trailblazers, the innovators, and the future changemakers. ????? #WomenInTech

Cheers to the women who have revolutionized technology throughout history! From coding the first algorithms to shaping the future of AI, their impact is immeasurable. Here’s to the trailblazers, the innovators, and the future changemakers.?????? #WomenInTech

This Black History Month, we honor and thank the trailblazing Black innovators whose groundbreaking contributions to technology and engineering continue to shape and improve our world. Roy Clay Sr. was a pioneering African American technologist and one of the first Black engineers at Hewlett-Packard (HP). Known as the "father of HP's computer programming," he played a crucial role in the development of the company’s early products, including the HP 2116A computer. Clay’s groundbreaking work in tech helped pave the way for greater diversity in Silicon Valley. #BlackTechGiants

Today,?at the Esri Federal GIS Conference, Esri recognized the Government of the District of Columbia, specifically?DC Fire and EMS Department (FEMS) and?The Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia (OCTO), with the 'Making a Difference Award' for the exemplary use of GIS technology and contributions to the field of emergency management and public safety. ? Using Esri’s GIS products, OCTO and FEMS collaborated to create and implement cutting-edge GIS dashboards in fire stations across the city, and on mobile devices used by field personnel, offering real-time insights that are crucial for effective decision-making during emergencies. Our innovative approach to integrating real-time data and situational awareness tools has significantly improved emergency response capabilities, ultimately saving lives and enhancing public safety. ? The GIS dashboards created: ??Provide situational awareness, integrate real-time data, manage workflows and scheduling, and overall improve FEMS’ emergency responses. ??Enable EMS managers to monitor the Fire Department’s Whole Blood program, including the critical maintenance of cold-chain storage and detection of temperature diversions. ??Facilitate rapid response to large scale, no notice events, allowing for better coordination and resource allocation among all responding agencies. ??Allows life-saving resources to be available when and where they are needed most for First Responders. Watch the recap video: ???https://lnkd.in/eTAncVHx