The organization known as **Federal** broadly refers to entities within the U.S. federal government engaged in advancing technology, IT modernization, and shared services to improve government operations and services. While there is no single entity simply named "Federal," the term as used in this context encompasses federal agencies and their coordinated initiatives to leverage technology for enhanced efficiency, cybersecurity, and user experience. A key player in this domain is the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), which has developed a comprehensive **Information Technology Strategic Plan for 2023-2026**. This plan focuses on modernizing IT infrastructure through a "Cloud First" strategy, supporting a hybrid workforce, improving retirement services, and streamlining federal employee health benefits systems. OPM also aims to optimize platforms like USAJOBS® and USA Staffing® to elevate user experience and operational efficiency[1]. Another important framework guiding federal IT spending and management is **Technology Business Management (TBM)**. TBM provides a standardized taxonomy for categorizing IT costs and resources, enabling federal CIOs and executives to better understand and optimize IT investments. This framework supports the Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) by improving acquisition processes, benchmarking spending, and connecting IT to business value, thus fostering collaboration between IT and mission teams across agencies[2][4]. The federal government has also moved towards consolidating administrative functions into **shared service providers** across designated lines of business, including financial management, human resources, grants management, and IT infrastructure. This approach aims to eliminate inefficiencies and offer robust, scalable services to multiple agencies, as promoted by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) since 2004[3]. Additionally, the **General Services Administration (GSA)** plays a pivotal role by providing technology, IT, web, and digital service management to federal agencies, ensuring compliance with federal requirements and promoting digital transformation within government[5][7]. Historically, the drive to modernize federal IT and administration has been ongoing since th