Federal CIO Gregory Barbaccia Earns 2026 Wash100 Award for Driving Governmentwide IT Transformation
Gregory Barbaccia, federal chief information officer, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award in recognition of his leadership in advancing government-wide IT modernization, improving service delivery and accelerating artificial intelligence adoption across federal agencies.
“CIO Barbaccia has expanded his impact in public service, building on a career that includes time as an Army intelligence officer, and now serving as the federal government’s first service delivery lead to drive more efficient, user-focused solutions in place of legacy systems,” said Jim Garrettson, Executive Mosaic CEO and founder of the Wash100 Award.
“As federal CIO, he has advanced AI adoption by strengthening recruitment of top technologists and promoting greater transparency to build trust in emerging technologies across government. His second Wash100 Award reflects both his meaningful contributions to date and strong confidence in the innovation and progress he will continue to deliver,” Garrettson continued.
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Who Is Gregory Barbaccia?
Barbaccia was appointed as federal chief information officer in January 2025.
In this capacity, he is responsible for government-wide IT strategy, cybersecurity, digital transformation and technology policy, shaping how federal agencies modernize systems, adopt emerging technologies and improve operational efficiency across the executive branch.
In February 2026, he took on additional responsibilities as acting director of the General Services Administration’s Technology Transformation Services and senior adviser to the administrator, expanding his role in driving federal digital initiatives.
Before entering government leadership, Barbaccia held senior roles in the private sector. He served as chief information security officer at Theorem, where he led cybersecurity strategy, risk management and regulatory compliance efforts.
He was also president of Elementus, a blockchain analytics firm supporting government investigations and compliance efforts, and spent a decade at Palantir Technologies, where he rose to head of intelligence and investigations, supporting defense and law enforcement missions.
Earlier in his career, Barbaccia served as an intelligence analyst in the intelligence community and as an intelligence sergeant in the U.S. Army.
Why Did Gregory Barbaccia Win the 2026 Wash100 Award?
Barbaccia’s 2026 Wash100 recognition reflects his role in reshaping how the federal government approaches technology, service delivery and operational efficiency.
Since taking office, he has prioritized a shift from fragmented, agency-specific systems to a more unified, enterprise-wide model for IT and digital services. A key element of this effort is his leadership under the Government Service Delivery Improvement Act, where he serves as the federal government’s service delivery lead.
In that role, he has emphasized user-centric design, standardized performance metrics and the reduction of duplicative systems, with the goal of delivering a modern, streamlined experience for the public.
He has also pushed for a “one-government” approach to digital services, including efforts to standardize design and user experience across federal websites to improve accessibility and consistency for citizens.
Artificial intelligence is another central focus of his leadership. Barbaccia has supported initiatives such as the U.S. Tech Force program, which aims to recruit technical talent to accelerate AI adoption and strengthen the federal workforce’s digital capabilities.
He has backed modernization efforts in cloud security through reforms aimed at streamlining authorization processes and accelerating the adoption of secure cloud technologies.
Barbaccia has also driven cost-efficiency initiatives across federal IT, including efforts to inventory software licenses and leverage enterprise purchasing to lower spending.
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Driving Governmentwide Transformation Through Execution and Accountability
Barbaccia’s leadership has emphasized implementation over strategy, encouraging agencies to focus on delivering tangible outcomes rather than defining problems.
He has called on federal CIOs and industry partners to prioritize execution and results, reinforcing a culture of accountability and faster delivery across government technology programs.
His efforts to strengthen CIO authority in technology acquisition further highlight a push toward more coordinated and effective decision-making, ensuring that IT investments align with mission needs.
This focus on execution, combined with enterprise-wide coordination, is helping reshape how federal agencies design, procure and deploy technology.
What Is the Wash100 Award?
The Wash100 Award, established by Executive Mosaic, is an annual recognition of the most influential leaders across the government and government contracting sectors. The award honors individuals who demonstrate leadership, innovation and impact in areas such as technology, defense, acquisition and policy.
Executive Mosaic congratulates Gregory Barbaccia on his 2026 Wash100 Award.
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