The fellowship is designed to place early-career software engineers, data scientists and other technologists at federal agencies.

With work at USDA concluded, the program recognizes smaller agencies benefit more from its work due to budget constraints.

The BPAs are part of a broader push to accelerate digital transformation through shared services.

Zvenyach says the GSA’s Technology Transformation Services is leveraging data to support network and security decisions as it looks to expand its distributed environment.

The agency has also moved to a distributed-by-default work model ahead of the return to in-person work.

Phase 1 projects fit with three new priorities set last year: rebuilding public trust, environmental protection and promoting equity.