From 597e11fdafa139af6e7856881df062486eba514f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: John Jediny Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:45:46 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 1/6] Update tech-operations.md --- pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md | 88 +++----------------- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 75 deletions(-) diff --git a/pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md b/pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md index a7ec27def..eed8b7fc4 100644 --- a/pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md +++ b/pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md @@ -8,12 +8,7 @@ questions: - tts-tech-operations@gsa.gov --- -**Mission:** We exist to make TTS more productive and secure, empowering our -staff and programs to better deliver on their missions. - -**Vision:** We strive to make TTS the model for how to do IT in government: -human-centered, transparent, and as a force-multiplier for the organization(s) -we serve. +[Tech Operations Requests](https://gsa.servicenowservices.com/sp?id=sc_cat_item&sys_id=f283c6001bbcd614a546a6cbe54bcbd8) ## Background @@ -24,78 +19,21 @@ though our funding comes through overhead charged to TTS programs. ## Responsibilities -We coordinate everything technology-related that is shared across multiple TTS programs, -particularly security, compliance, infrastructure, and policy. We provide all -the things that allow TTS staff to get their jobs done at the highest quality -level. - -Rather than try to exert control over everything technology at TTS. -The Tech Operations’s work applies to much more than technology; -it applies to our entire operation, including how TTS -works inside the law, secures our systems, and spends money. We also: - -- Find where we may be duplicating effort or have gaps around technology, and if - those are opportunities for TTS/GSA/government-wide shared services -- Serve as the primary liaison between GSA IT and TTS, ensuring high levels of - service, finding compromise, and generally keeping a good relationship between - the teams - -**Take a look at the following for more specifics:** - -- [Our Kanban board](https://trello.com/b/69OmMRy7/tech-operations-project-management-wip-mvp) -- [Our roles](https://github.com/gsa-tts/tts-tech-operations/blob/main/how_we_work/roles.md#readme) - -### Out of scope - -The following are example tasks that TTS Tech Operations isn't responsible for in -its current state: - -- Purchasing office equipment for individuals (rather than the project the - individual supports) -- Picking up software development tasks for TTS programs -- Being the owners/stewards/pushers of data/metrics for TTS, beyond what applies - to responsibilities listed above - -## Partners +### Operational Support +Provides the critical tools, systems, and services that empower the TTS workforce to perform at the highest quality level. Our focus is on delivering seamless technology solutions that enhance productivity, collaboration, and operational efficiency across TTS. -These are the groups we interact with heavily: +### Strategic Planning and Advisory +Assist in identifying gaps or areas of opportunity within TTS’ technical landscape by recommending the best courses of action that aligns with organizational goals. This includes evaluating technology needs and exploring solutions that provide maximum value to TTS. -- **Supply Chain Risk Management group** -- **GSA IT** - - [**CTO**](https://tech.gsa.gov/team/) - - [**Security (IS)**](https://insite.gsa.gov/services-and-offices/staff-offices/office-of-gsa-it/gsa-it-organizations/chief-information-security-officer-ciso) - - [**Office of Digital Infrastructure Technologies (IDT)**](https://insite.gsa.gov/services-and-offices/staff-offices/office-of-gsa-it/gsa-it-organizations/office-of-the-deputy-cio/office-of-digital-infrastructure-technologies-idt) - - **Mac Working Group:** Teams across GSA IT that enable Mac use at GSA -- **TTS**, particularly - - [**Business Operations (BizOps):**]({% page "/bizops/" %}) Coordinate on - software purchases - - [**Digital Council:**]({% page "/digital-council/" %}) Governance of TTS - sites, including interactions with the - [Office of Strategic Communication (OSC)](https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/office-of-strategic-communication) - around GSA-wide digital goals/initiatives - - [**TTS Acquisition Division (AcqDiv):**]({% page "/oa/" %}) Coordinate on budgets - and software purchases - - [**Outreach:**]({% page "/outreach/" %}) TTS-wide communications - - [**Security and Compliance Guild**](https://github.com/18F/Security-Compliance) - - [**Solutions:**]({% page "/office-of-products-and-programs/" %}) - Infrastructure and authorizations +### Collaboration with GSA IT +Serves as the primary liaison between TTS and GSA’s Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) to provide high levels of service, collaboration, and open communication. We help foster strong relationships between teams while balancing needs and expectations to find compromises when necessary. -## Important links +### Security and Compliance Oversight +Responsible for developing, implementing, and/or enforcing technology-related policies that govern the use of systems, data access, and security across TTS. We work to ensure TTS operates efficiently while staying compliant and secure. -- [FY21-22 Business Plan](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D8NjruISqW6A9rXu6EBN28JWyHyjHjGM/edit) -- [Before You Ship](https://before-you-ship.18f.gov/) - TTS' internal - documentation about security, compliance, and infrastructure -- Maintaining the authoritative source documentation for components used across - TTS - [Software-as-a-service (SaaS) ](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12pfcEIEXaJTjIKex-3wnI89erIvgKf9B_XpGkDl6qsM/edit#gid=0), - [Systems](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12pfcEIEXaJTjIKex-3wnI89erIvgKf9B_XpGkDl6qsM/edit#gid=1235102795), - and - [Accounts](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DedSCiU9AsCAAVvAFZT0_Ii7AFIKlI-JNifzlpHNbDg/edit#gid=0) -- [More internal documentation](https://github.com/18F/tts-tech-operations/wiki/Documents-for-TTS-Tech-Porfolio) -- [Read more about us](https://github.com/18F/tts-tech-operations/blob/main/README.md#readme) +### Cost and Resource Optimization +Plays a key role in evaluating how technology resources are utilized within TTS, seeking opportunities to reduce redundancy, eliminate inefficiencies, and avoid unnecessary duplication of efforts. We look for opportunities to consolidate and centralize services, offering enterprise-wide shared technology solutions where appropriate. -## Feedback? +### Continuous Improvement +Actively identify areas for continuous impogy strategies contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the organization. rovement with TTS’ technological environment, from optimizing processes and systems to implement new technologies. -We're open and excited to hear -[(anonymous) feedback](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVEH_l46flYCCQRl351KhID77XPCw5ulsQPh0iFqfRig2hxA/viewform) -to hear how we're doing! From 93038d7412428c32caf5a25b2d0290b986cfe471 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: John Jediny Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:57:58 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 2/6] Update tech-operations.md cspell errors --- pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md b/pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md index eed8b7fc4..01c882d88 100644 --- a/pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md +++ b/pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md @@ -35,5 +35,5 @@ Responsible for developing, implementing, and/or enforcing technology-related po Plays a key role in evaluating how technology resources are utilized within TTS, seeking opportunities to reduce redundancy, eliminate inefficiencies, and avoid unnecessary duplication of efforts. We look for opportunities to consolidate and centralize services, offering enterprise-wide shared technology solutions where appropriate. ### Continuous Improvement -Actively identify areas for continuous impogy strategies contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the organization. rovement with TTS’ technological environment, from optimizing processes and systems to implement new technologies. +Actively identify areas for continuous improvement strategies with TTS’ technological environment, from optimizing processes and systems to implement new technologies. From 6cf3115f7eae5e84e74d6847c74f77abcbb9ca12 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: John Jediny Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:35:56 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 3/6] Update tech-operations.md --- pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md b/pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md index 01c882d88..a8b39be5f 100644 --- a/pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md +++ b/pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md @@ -9,6 +9,8 @@ questions: --- [Tech Operations Requests](https://gsa.servicenowservices.com/sp?id=sc_cat_item&sys_id=f283c6001bbcd614a546a6cbe54bcbd8) + - Cloud Service Providers: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) + - TTS SaaS Products: Airtable, Docker Desktop, Figma, FigJam, GitHub, Mural, New Relic, and Zendesk. ## Background From d043d53a347f251e7463409c3ede9ca7902b7f8b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: John Jediny Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:50:09 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 4/6] Update tech-operations.md --- pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md b/pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md index a8b39be5f..757acad44 100644 --- a/pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md +++ b/pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md @@ -19,6 +19,10 @@ Infrastructure team. Our team assists TTS programs with their Infrastructure and We are technically under the Acquisition Services Fund (ASF), though our funding comes through overhead charged to TTS programs. +**Mission:** Leverage innovative technologies to provide TTS users with seamless support by maximizing productivity, efficiency, and reliable access to data & systems while maintaining a secure, robust technology environment that drives continuous improvement, optimal performance, and user satisfaction across all operational aspects. +**Vision:** We strive to be a driving force behind organizational success by creating a future where technology empowers TTS users to work smarter, faster, and more securely. +**Division Overview:** Tech Ops provides security, compliance, infrastructure, and policy expertise to help procure, authorize, and manage TTS-wide hardware, software, and services. We work closely with various CIO organizations to confirm technologies used by TTS meet federal and GSA policies and regulations. + ## Responsibilities ### Operational Support From d46ed175d30bcd9e811d6edb4692917a9c9ef920 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: John Jediny Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:54:12 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 5/6] Update tech-operations.md --- pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md | 10 ++++++---- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md b/pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md index 757acad44..6f5d20acf 100644 --- a/pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md +++ b/pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md @@ -8,10 +8,6 @@ questions: - tts-tech-operations@gsa.gov --- -[Tech Operations Requests](https://gsa.servicenowservices.com/sp?id=sc_cat_item&sys_id=f283c6001bbcd614a546a6cbe54bcbd8) - - Cloud Service Providers: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - - TTS SaaS Products: Airtable, Docker Desktop, Figma, FigJam, GitHub, Mural, New Relic, and Zendesk. - ## Background The Tech Operations was formed in July 2019 as the reincarnation of the 18F/TTS @@ -20,9 +16,15 @@ We are technically under the Acquisition Services Fund (ASF), though our funding comes through overhead charged to TTS programs. **Mission:** Leverage innovative technologies to provide TTS users with seamless support by maximizing productivity, efficiency, and reliable access to data & systems while maintaining a secure, robust technology environment that drives continuous improvement, optimal performance, and user satisfaction across all operational aspects. + **Vision:** We strive to be a driving force behind organizational success by creating a future where technology empowers TTS users to work smarter, faster, and more securely. + **Division Overview:** Tech Ops provides security, compliance, infrastructure, and policy expertise to help procure, authorize, and manage TTS-wide hardware, software, and services. We work closely with various CIO organizations to confirm technologies used by TTS meet federal and GSA policies and regulations. +[Tech Operations Requests](https://gsa.servicenowservices.com/sp?id=sc_cat_item&sys_id=f283c6001bbcd614a546a6cbe54bcbd8) + - Cloud Service Providers: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) + - TTS SaaS Products: Airtable, Docker Desktop, Figma, FigJam, GitHub, Mural, New Relic, and Zendesk. + ## Responsibilities ### Operational Support From 3846e7d4e4606d43af0dc47728c92064c7fe3481 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: John Jediny Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:56:38 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 6/6] Update tech-operations.md --- pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md b/pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md index 6f5d20acf..37207e038 100644 --- a/pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md +++ b/pages/office-of-solutions/tech-operations.md @@ -8,6 +8,10 @@ questions: - tts-tech-operations@gsa.gov --- +[Tech Operations Requests](https://gsa.servicenowservices.com/sp?id=sc_cat_item&sys_id=f283c6001bbcd614a546a6cbe54bcbd8) + - Cloud Service Providers: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) + - TTS SaaS Products: Airtable, Docker Desktop, Figma, FigJam, GitHub, Mural, New Relic, and Zendesk. + ## Background The Tech Operations was formed in July 2019 as the reincarnation of the 18F/TTS @@ -21,10 +25,6 @@ though our funding comes through overhead charged to TTS programs. **Division Overview:** Tech Ops provides security, compliance, infrastructure, and policy expertise to help procure, authorize, and manage TTS-wide hardware, software, and services. We work closely with various CIO organizations to confirm technologies used by TTS meet federal and GSA policies and regulations. -[Tech Operations Requests](https://gsa.servicenowservices.com/sp?id=sc_cat_item&sys_id=f283c6001bbcd614a546a6cbe54bcbd8) - - Cloud Service Providers: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - - TTS SaaS Products: Airtable, Docker Desktop, Figma, FigJam, GitHub, Mural, New Relic, and Zendesk. - ## Responsibilities ### Operational Support