Deep cuts hit HHS tech offices

As the Department of Health and Human Services looks to slash its workforce by 20,000, its tech shops are feeling the squeeze, potentially leaving key technology work in the lurch. 

Most of the Food and Drug Administration’s executive leadership in its Office of Digital Transformation were put on administrative leave on April 1, two employees at the FDA told Nextgov/FCW. Like other current employees in this story, they were granted anonymity as they weren’t authorized to speak on the record.

Those targeted include the FDA's chief information officer, chief technology officer, executive officer of the Office of Digital Transformation and director of the Office of Technology and Delivery, said one current employee. The group was told that they’ll be separated from the organization on June 2.

The FDA has also conducted a reduction in force of career staff throughout the tech office, including the ...