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The IT leadership that agencies need
FITARA has raised the bar for what's expected of agency CIOs, and efforts are underway to make sure the government hires accordingly.
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GAO: Army should further integrate virtual training methods
The Army needs to make better use of its virtual training tools to prepare soldiers for real-world situations, according to a Government Accountability Office report.
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OPM on the hunt for deputy CIO
Newly appointed OPM CIO David De Vries has already started the search for a deputy.
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Census report shows massive shifts in IT professions
A new Census Bureau report charts changes in IT jobs over the past 44 years as computers and the internet fueled a flowering of IT occupations.
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White House raises caps on performance bonuses for senior feds
Senior Executive Service members and other senior feds could see larger performance bonuses, thanks to a shift in personnel policy.
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Priming the pump for innovation in the next administration
A new report offers a range of suggestions for encouraging and sustaining innovation in government.
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Is Will Hurd in trouble?
Will Hurd enjoys a high profile on IT issues as a freshman congressman, but he needs to win a tough election if he wants to keep rising on Capitol Hill.
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DeSalvo exits ONC
HHS has named a new national coordinator for health IT, giving Karen DeSalvo an opportunity to ease out of her dual-hatted role at the agency.
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How can leaders keep exiting feds on point during the transition?
Job satisfaction data could point the way to a smooth transition for incoming and remaining federal employees.
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NRC names David Nelson as CIO
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has tapped the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' former CIO to be its new IT chief.
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Modular procurement and the dark side of the force
Agencies can't afford the risk that comes with IT Death Stars.
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Training the next generation of cyber specialists
The U.S. Cyber Challenge offers some of the country's top cyber professionals an immersive opportunity for instruction, hands-on experience and exposure to professional opportunities.
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Recruiting a top tech exec into government
GSA’s search for a commissioner to lead its Technology Transformation Service hinges on public-mindedness.
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Recruiting techies to government? Try this.
Salary isn't going to do it, but FCW's cartoonist notes that government boasts some benefits Silicon Valley can't match.
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Sprinting to solutions
A trio from Google Ventures shows what's possible when the agile mentality is applied to more than just code.
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Delays in Data Act standards could complicate compliance
A GAO report says the data transparency law holds considerable promise for ensuring that government money is well spent, but data schema and tools for agencies are not yet where they need to be.
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A 'money-making' CIO job
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, which prints U.S. paper currency, is hiring for its top IT executive slot.
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GAO: More data needed on costs and benefits of telework
The government watchdog wants OPM to track the savings associated with telework and provide guidance for agencies to quantify the costs and benefits.
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NASA CTO Deborah Diaz to retire in September
The longtime federal IT leader also played key roles at DHS, GSA and other agencies.
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