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NBIB confirms 700,000 security clearance backlog
The National Background Investigations Bureau is trying to whittle down its massive security clearance backlog, while streamlining and updating its background investigation process.
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How to work with a bad listener
Steve Kelman shares some exceedingly practical advice for the workplace.
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Pick to lead GSA is popular, but faces political challenges
Emily Murphy, President Trump's pick to lead the General Services Administration, has earned respect from industry, but her selection comes at a tricky time for the agency and Washington alike.
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GSA, OPM get new chiefs
In a Friday evening release, the Trump administration announced candidates to lead the General Services Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, as well as a new deputy director for management at the Office of Management and Budget.
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A student-run solution to govtech skill shortages
A group of Harvard students just wrapped up the first year of a fellowship program they designed to create a tech skills pipeline for government.
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White House announces expected federal pay bump
The White House's alternative payment plan raises civilian pay by 1.9 percent and military pay by 2.1 percent, but critics complain it's not enough.
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Departing OPM CIO heads to Michigan for state post
Michigan's governor has tapped David DeVries, who is retiring as CIO of the Office of Personnel Management, to be the state's top tech official.
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How much will federal pension cuts save?
President Trump's 2018 budget proposal includes billions in savings from cuts to federal employee retirement benefits. Does the math work?
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OPM offers flex for Harvey hiring
The Office of Personnel Management reminded agencies that there are exceptions in place to fast-track hiring of critical need positions, despite the federal hiring slowdown.
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Oversight chairs probe political activities of feds
The chairs of two congressional oversight committees want answers about agencies' policies on granting unpaid leave requests to employees for campaign activity.
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David Bray leaving government for community internet coalition
FCC CIO pivots from plans to join National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
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OMB needs to raise its streamlining game, GAO says
The congressional watchdog finds that the Office of Mangagement and Budget has not been keeping up with reporting requirements.
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Can't we all just get along?
Some friction between senior careerists and political appointees is inevitable, but a little empathy can go a long way.
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Walking toward change
A father-daughter story about cancer recovery and organizational improvement.
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USDA moves CIO to new post
Jonathan Alboum, the Department of Agriculture CIO, has been reassigned to new duties.
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What's next for agency reorg plans?
As agencies wrap up their reorganization plans, successful reforms will prioritize mission delivery over simply slashing the workforce -- but proposed budget cuts and leadership vacancies pose additional challenges.
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What DOD's reorg means for tech and acquisition
The Section 901 report promises changes for DIUx, DARPA and the Pentagon's entire acquisition apparatus.
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Nesterczuk withdraws as OPM nominee
Former OPM official says prospect of being confirmed "has grown remote."
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