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Senator: Rigid hiring process pushes millennials from federal work

Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) said agencies are missing out on younger workers because of the government's rigidity, particularly its protracted hiring process.

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SEA names new president

The Senior Executive Association tapped seasoned former federal executive to lead the organization.

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'We need safe spaces to do things differently'

FCC CIO David Bray discusses change agents, government's existential question and the aspirations for this year's Executive Leadership Conference

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Obama nominates new OPM IG

A State Department watchdog has been selected to lead internal oversight at the Office of Personnel Management.

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OFPP's Rung is leaving government

A major force for category management and innovative acquisition, Rung is reportedly going to work for Amazon.

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DOD launches new tech hub in Austin

The DOD is opening a new Defense Innovation Unit Experimental office in Austin, Texas, while Congress debates legislation that could defund DIUx.

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5 steps to more effective CTOs

New report examines roles and reporting structures for federal chief technology officers.

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Managing the transition

A new report from the Partnership for Public Service wants the next administration to treat government as an integrated enterprise and tap the existing talent pool.

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What a December CR means for federal workers

Capitol Hill leaders plan to seek a temporary funding measure to keep the government open through Dec. 9, a move that will have consequences for the federal workforce.

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Dawn Leaf retires as Labor CIO

Longtime cloud advocate and Fed 100 honoree Dawn Leaf is retiring from federal service.

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Meet the 2016 Rising Stars

FCW honors 30 early-career leaders in federal IT.

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FCC appoints senior tech adviser

Henning Schulzrinne will serve as senior adviser until the end of the year, when he will return to his former position of CTO.

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OMB seeks IT buying expert

The Office of Management and Budget is looking for a specialist to support IT category management efforts.

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Lawmakers want automated tax-compliance check

Top-ranking members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee are asking about the status of an automated system to check on the tax debt of security clearance applicants.

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How to construct tomorrow's information management professional

The government lacks the workforce to handle the exponential growth of information and information assets.

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POTUS social media to reset with new administration

President Obama's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram posts will follow the exiting leader out of the Oval Office, leaving a blank slate for his successor.

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Future-readying the federal workforce

Most agencies have the data and domain knowledge needed to drive innovation. Now they need a culture that attracts and nurtures the necessary talent.

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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.