DIGITAL COMPETENCIES OF STATE CIVIL SERVANTS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION: CURRENT STATE AND DIRECTIONS OF DEVELOPMENT

Annotation Subject. Digital competencies of State civil servants of the Russian Federation Topic. The importance of digital competencies of civil servants of the Russian Federation in the system of public administration and the main approaches to their formation and development. Goals. Analysis of the results of the development of digital competencies in the public sector in order to form a unified approach to the methodology of teaching the basics of digitalization in the public sector. Methodology. Methods of statistical, graphical, system analysis, grouping methods, comparative analysis of statistical data, expert evaluation, as well as assessment of the regulatory framework in the field of competencies in the civil service of the Russian Federation were used in the research. Results. Based on the analysis of the results of the development of digital competencies in the public sector, it is possible to draw conclusions about the need for a high-quality study of the composition of digital transformation teams, a responsible approach to the appointment of digital transformation managers, as well as the need to develop a unified methodology for teaching the basics of digital transformation, both the teaching staff and civil servants of the Russian Federation. To solve this problem, it is proposed to form a single categorical and terminological apparatus, to define unified requirements and approaches for the appointment of those responsible for digital transformation in state bodies, as well as to develop methodological recommendations that define the main aspects of the organization of the learning process. In order to improve the quality of teaching the basics of digital transformation in the field, it is advisable to develop a course aimed at training the teaching staff. Scope of application. State authorities of the Russian Federation and the subjects of the Russian Federation. State Civil Service of the Russian Federation. Conclusions. The transition to the information society is characterized by the formation of new relationships between the individual and the government, the improvement of the quality of life, the emergence of conditions for business development, the use of innovative solutions. Today, there is a high demand for information technologies in the public sector, government agencies are focused on customer orientation, and actively implement an innovative approach. The process of mastering the digital competencies of state civil servants of the Russian Federation will allow optimizing the organizational work of state structures. Keywords: State Civil Service of the Russian Federation, competencies, digital competencies, digitalization, digital transformation, competence model.