Digital Government
Wennergren's new job announcement
Former DOD CIO Dave Wennergren has been assigned as assistant deputy chief management officer, Office of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, Washington, D.C.
Digital Government
Telework tool: A DOD innovation goes wide
As legislation requiring agencies to move more aggressively to allow telework comes closer to passage, managers worry about security. A tool the Air Force developed could ease their minds.
Digital Government
U.S. Cyber Command not ready for prime time
Announcement that the U.S. Cyber Command is late in reaching full operational capability comes as the Army cyber component installs a commander and the Air Force cyber agency achieves full capabilities of its own.
People
Takai nomination for DOD CIO withdrawn
California CIO Teri Takai's nomination as defense CIO is dead at least for now; the job and its responsibilities are being shifted between Defense Department agencies.
Digital Government
DOD isn't poaching, but it is hiring, official says
The Defense Department is a unique place, and that attracts young people to leave industry and join its civilian workforce, Undersecretary Ashton Carter says.
Digital Government
DOD officials face Senate ire over budgetary measures
DOD officials were questioned over plans for trimming the defense budget, including closing the Joint Forces Command.
Acquisition
DOD dropped the ball on workforce reviews, GAO says
DOD officials might have lost an opportunity to build for the future, GAO officials wrote in a letter to congressional committees.
Cybersecurity
Army takes on acquisition, cyberspace and culture
The Army's cyber component's opening comes during unprecedented challenges in upgrading its IT services.
Acquisition
DOD aims for acquisition overhaul
Defense Secretary Robert Gates' plans call for increased vendor competition, better contracts and a reinforced acquisition workforce.
People
DOD drives deeper wedge between feds and contractors
A new Defense Department rule that requires service contractors to identify themselves as such could exacerbate existing tensions in the federal workplace.
Digital Government
American Security Challenge to honor Gen. Alexander
This year's American Security Challenge will feature a ceremony to honor Gen. Keith Alexander with the 2010 Patriot Award.
People
DOD's IG returns fire following scathing Senate report
Defense Department Inspector General Gordon Heddell responds to a report issued by Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) that blames the IG's office for overlooking fraud and straying from its core mission.
Digital Government
Social media becomes a diplomatic battleground
The U.S. government isn't the only national government using social media applications.
Digital Government
DOD marches forward with social media
With new rules, DOD is expanding its use of social media applications, including Web 2.0 tools that stay behind military firewalls.
People
Panel recommends national disaster database for DOD
A panel created by Congress recommends creating a central federal/defense data depository to track disaster response efforts and nearly 40 other measures to improve how the Defense Department supports civilian authorities for disaster responses.
Digital Government
New DOD acquisition strategy sparks debate
DOD's leaders want to revamp the Pentagon's acquisition processes, but analyst say much of the guidance isn't new but actually familiar regulations that have failed to be properly implemented in the past.
Acquisition
Army rebuilds acquisition workforce to meet Pentagon reforms
New tactics to save money demand better business arrangements and contracts, and a skilled workforce that can negotiate them, officials say.
Digital Government
Game changer: DOD rewrites its book on acquisition strategy
Defense Secretary Robert Gates releases a 23-point memorandum for reforming defense acquisition processes, with an increased focus on efficiency and productivity.
Digital Government
Gates to outline new acquisition guidelines
Defense Secretary Robert Gates is expected to lay out a guide for moving ahead with his acquisition reforms and budget cuts.
Digital Government