b'Insightsthat number by more than 2,200, and there have been more than 5,643 successful interviews. Interviews were conducted across twenty-four countries and fourty-eight states.Can you demystify how you are putting the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) towork for CBP?As the first project awarded TMF funding within DHS, ACE Collections helped shape the way for future DHS requests. The ACE Collections project was awarded through the TMF, authorized by the Modernizing GovernmentRegarding recruitment, OIT has a complex mission. It spans Technology Act of 2017. It encompassed over two years ofa large geographical footprint and takes a targeted approach extensive and detailed collaboration.to recruitmentwhich ensures a capable and balanced workforce. Weve increased engagement with colleges and During that period, CBP gained a partnership and maintainsuniversities to recruit entry-level IT and cyber professionals a favorable momentum with the TMF, Office of Managementas well. We have also partnered with DHS SRDI (Strategic and Budget, and General Services Administration. TheRecruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion) to reach historically partnership provides a solid example for current and futureunderrepresented communities. Additionally, we participate DHS submissions attempting to modernize through the TMF.in cyber and cyber-talent programs, where we obtain access With the TMF funding, CBP was able to deploy the first TMFto commercial job-boards and target resume mining for funded ACE Collections release, which was delivered on timespecific mission needs. and within budget. I also want to retain our workforce. We continue to The Southwest Border Technology Integration was DHS firstspearhead the Cybersecurity Retention Incentive and to tri-bureau, cross-government (CBP, ICE and CIS) TMF award.renew that program annually. Currently OIT sits at 107 The SWB technology integration project was approved underemployees signed up for the retention incentive. At the endthe relaxed repayment that TMF funded within the Americanof the day, its all about the mission.Rescue Plan. We are currently awaiting the first increment of funds to ensure that we can continue to execute the tri-bureau enhanced immigration process lifecycle. To learn more about the U.S. Customs and Border Protection,go to cbp.gov. What are you doing around workforce development, recruitment, and retention? To hear the interviews from The Business of Government Hour, go to Weve adopted a proactive approach to workforcebusinessofgovernment.org/interviews.development, recruitment, and talent retention by fostering To download the show as a podcast, go to PodcastOne or iTunes an agile workforce. We also retain our professionals whoveand search for The Business of Government Hour.proven capable of executing the OIT mission and achieving our long-term goals.On branding, CBPs frontline careers are well known within the conscience of the public; however, our cyber/technology mission has been historically underrepresented. To ensure OIT can recruit the next generation of technical talent, we first need to educate the public on who we are and what we do. Weve increased our presence on popular social media sites and partnered with DHS to host DHS-wide public webinars discussing OIT careers. Were also working to spotlight career opportunities on CBP.gov. https://youtu.be/89b5c2pPDTg2022 IBM Center for The Business of Government 31'