Legislation to scale back educational requirements for federal cyber jobs also advanced out of the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday.

Misclassification makes it harder to track IT spending, could result in redundant purchases, and increases the risk of breaches and vulnerabilities, the OIG report said.

The agency’s “deficiencies” on IT acquisition are compounded by staff reductions and outdated training plans, according to the watchdog.

NITAAC University’s initial courses focus on helping government employees use the agency’s governmentwide acquisition contracts for IT services.

The agency is considering awarding a five-year blanket purchase agreement, against the General Services Administration’s multiple award schedule for application development and operations and maintenance support.

A new strategy published Wednesday creates two councils to scrutinize the service's IT procurement.

Brown is under IG investigation following allegations of mismanaging personnel at DIU.

The program offers on-demand training content conducted by IT and acquisition experts in the agency's Information Technology Category.