CISA CIO expected to leave agency after receiving transfer orders

"Bob Costello, the chief information officer, has multiple offers on the table for his next job, though it's not clear if those offers include opportunities to go to another government agency or leave for industry, the one of the three people said."

"Costello has been widely viewed as a well-liked and talented CIO in the agency, appearing at government and industry events. The motivations for the transfer orders are not clear."

"Last month, CISA's acting director Madhu Gottumukkala reportedly took steps to transfer Costello, but other political appointees blocked it."

Bob Costello, the chief information officer at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, has been issued reassignment orders and is anticipated to leave his position soon. Costello has received multiple job offers for his next role, though whether these include other government positions or private sector opportunities remains unclear. CISA's acting director Madhu Gottumukkala previously attempted to transfer Costello last month, but political appointees blocked the action at that time. Costello is widely regarded as a talented and well-liked CIO within the agency. The specific reasons for the current transfer orders have not been disclosed. Reports indicate a potential reassignment to FEMA may be involved.

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