Leadership

Senate Confirms New White House Science and Tech Advisor in Historic Vote

Dr. Arati Prabhakar is the first woman, immigrant or person of color to serve as director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

  • By Edward Graham

Google’s Government Arm Names New Chief

The tech giant announced its new business unit in June.

  • By Frank Konkel

Former Government Scientist Named Inaugural Director of New Health Innovation Agency

Dr. Renee Wegrzyn will lead the new agency––the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health––aimed at advancing biomedical innovation.

  • By Kirsten Errick

People Think They Should Talk Less to Be Liked, but New Research Suggests You Should Speak up in Conversations with Strangers

The common advice to let the other person talk more might backfire if you want to make a positive first impression.

  • By Quinn Hirschi

National Cyber Director’s Office Elevates Key Personnel

Nick Leiserson helped develop legislation that created the cyber director’s office. A year after its establishment, he’s moving to a position where he can use it to shape policy.

  • By Mariam Baksh

The Perks of Positivity May Depend on Race and Culture

"There may be nuance in terms of what positive psychological factors protect people, depending on their race and their culture...""

  • By Futurity

Oversight Chair Maloney’s Primary Loss Kicks Off Leadership Campaign

Influential Democrats on the powerful committee are already angling to succeed the chairwoman the day after her primary loss.

  • By Edward Graham

VA Appoints Functional Champion to Help Streamline Embattled EHR Rollout

The selection of Dr. David Massaro to the senior role fills out the leadership team of the VA office tasked with “processing and resolving patient care concerns” related to the agency's new electronic health record system

  • By Edward Graham

Legal Defense Fund Launched for Former SBA CIO

The fund has raised over $25,000 as of Aug. 1.

  • By Aaron Boyd

Camille Stewart Gloster Latest Appointment to Office of the National Cyber Director

The former Google alum joins the White House as multiple federal agencies look to recruit top-tier talent for enterprise technology positions.

  • By Alexandra Kelley

GSA Appoints Climate Adviser

The General Services Administration released a few other personnel announcements Monday.

  • By Frank Konkel

Experts Call for More Chief Customer Officers in Government

Witnesses told Senate lawmakers that customer experience practitioners need representation within key federal agencies.

  • By Frank Konkel

With New Hires, Pentagon’s AI Office Reaches Full Operating Capability

The Defense Department announced several new appointments this week.

  • By Frank Konkel

DHS Disinformation Board ‘Paused’ After Criticism, Chief Resigns

The official tapped to lead the board resigned Wednesday.

  • By Frank Konkel
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FBI Announces New Intelligence Directorate Chief

Tonya Ugoretz formerly held the role of assistant director of the FBI’s cyber division.

  • By Frank Konkel

Federal Trade Commissioner Sworn in, Giving Dems Voting Majority

Privacy expert Alvaro Bedoya’s new term will run through Sept. 25, 2026.

  • By Frank Konkel

Microsoft Official to Assume Leading Role at the National Cyber Director’s Office

Another addition joined the new office from the intelligence community.

  • By Mariam Baksh

Senator Calls on Biden to Fill OSTP Leadership Role

The Biden Administration has not put forth a nominee for the Cabinet level position.

  • By Frank Konkel

Pentagon Names Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer

The Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Office was stood up in February.

  • By Frank Konkel

CISA’s Newest Advisor Could Soon Have Agencies Asking: 'Does This Spark Joy?'

Another CISA advisor has referred to Bob Lord as a “digital Marie Kondo,” tidying up the Democratic National Committee by throwing out old software and unused tech.

  • By Mariam Baksh

Senate Confirms Laurie Locascio to Lead Tech Standards Agency

The bioengineering professor and NIST alum was nominated by President Biden back in 2021.

  • By Alexandra Kelley