At long last, a new deputy federal CIO

At long last, a new deputy federal CIO

https://fedscoop.com/radio/the-trump-administration-is-redirecting-a-cybersecurity-scholarship-program-that-requires-recipients-to-work-in-government-service-toward-artificial-intelligence/

Publish Date: 2026-05-11 13:08:00

Source Domain: fedscoop.com

• Thomas Flagg has been appointed as the new deputy federal CIO, bringing over 11 years of experience from the Department of Labor and his leadership role at the Department of Education’s IT department.
• FedScoop reported that the deputy federal CIO role attracted significant interest from a strong pool of candidates, highlighting Flagg’s extensive experience in multiple technology leadership roles.
• Since September 2025, the deputy federal CIO position has been in an acting capacity with Jay Teitelbaum, who has a background in the Office of Management and Budget, U.S. Digital Service, and Department of Homeland Security.
• The Trump administration has redirected a cybersecurity scholarship program to focus on artificial intelligence (AI), changing the program’s name to CyberAI SFS and emphasizing AI proficiency for students to remain employable in the field.
• Current scholars of the former CyberCorps Scholarship For Service program expressed dismay over the program’s shift, as new requirements demand AI expertise to complement their cybersecurity skills.