People
GAO: DOD not tracking acquisition employees
Under Title X of the U.S. Code, the Defense secretary must publish a list of critical acquisition positions, and the services are required to ensure they are filled by qualified employees.
Cybersecurity
Senators: Expedite info-sharing plan
Lawmakers tell intell chief to ensure that the mandated Information Sharing Environment implementation plan is sent to Congress without delay.
Modernization
In-Q-Tel invests in Infobionics
The company has patented a method to organize, store, and search structured and unstructured data and discover previously unknown patterns.
People
OPM targets federal job applicants in Fresno area
TV ads, part of a nationwide campaign designed to attract qualified and experienced Americans into the federal civilian workforce, will run there for two weeks.
People
CEOs urge House to pass competitiveness legislation
They want lawmakers to act on specific provisions of the American Competitiveness Initiative before Congress adjourns for the year.
People
Virginia to post performance data online
Agency officials have been asked to identify key metrics to gauge how well they are fulfilling their missions.
People
DHS, DOJ make awards to Accenture
The DHS award applies to the EAGLE contract vehicle, while Accenture will build an integrated debt collection system for Justice.
Modernization
Virginia puts telework in the fast lane
Gov. Tim Kaine has created an office to promote the use of broadband networks and teleworking across the public and private sectors.
People
What is an enterprise architect?
Definitions vary according to agency needs, one expert found.
Cybersecurity
CSC unveils Border and Immigration Solutions center
Facility aims to provide security solutions in ID and border management and credentialing.
Acquisition
Grkavac: No need to turn back time
The SARA panel is proposing a new roll of red tape that would tie up recent procurement reforms.
People
DHS loses another key official
Hastings’ departure renews concerns about morale, working conditions at the department.
Cybersecurity
Web Extra: Wanted: Program officers to safeguard information
State governments will take on the costs of complying with a DHS rule about sharing critical infrastructure information.
People
Leslee Gault joins SI
As executive vice president and chief marketing officer, Gault will be responsible for all corporate marketing activities including strategic marketing planning.
People
‘Ransom’ demand pays for free maps
USGS policies made biker think creatively about getting maps.
Acquisition
OMB looks to grade agencies on bundling
Newest score card will assess how well agencies break up their contracts.
Modernization