Anne Ball

Anne Ball supports the Internal Revenue Service’s It Strategy and Modernization unit in advancing the agency’s digital transformation through strategic procurement of mission-critical IT modernization services. She plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that align with the IRS’s enterprise-wide goals for secure, scalable, and interoperable technology platforms, with a focus on software development, data architecture, and cybersecurity enhancements. Her procurement portfolio centers on complex, performance-based contracts for custom software solutions, cloud-enabled systems, and integrated data platforms that support tax administration modernization. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Anne collaborates extensively with a dynamic ecosystem of technology service providers, particularly those with expertise in federal IT modernization. Her working relationships emphasize agile development vendors, systems integrators, and cybersecurity specialists capable of delivering secure, compliant solutions under strict federal standards. She fosters long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate proven experience in IRS environments and adherence to NIST and FISMA frameworks. Anne exhibits a robust, 100% commitment to small business participation, directing all procurements under the Full Small Business Set-Aside provisions of FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to empower small businesses with the technical capacity to deliver high-impact IT services, ensuring equitable access to federal contracting opportunities and fostering innovation through diverse vendor participation. Her procurement focus is exclusively aligned with NAICS 541519 — Other Computer Related Services — encompassing custom software development, systems analysis, IT consulting, and data platform design. She specializes in acquiring services that support modernization of legacy tax systems, secure data migration, API-driven interoperability, and cloud-native architecture, demonstrating deep domain expertise in federal tax technology modernization and enterprise IT transformation.