Digital Government
National Cyber Director Chris Inglis Reportedly Set to Retire in the Coming Months, Reports Say
The first national cyber director has been shepherding the White House’s national cyber strategy with the help of industry professionals and cybersecurity experts.
Ideas
Social Media Monitoring in the Security Clearance Process
What – if anything – is the government considering in an online search of security clearance applicants?
Modernization
Thousands of US Telecom Workers Needed to Deploy Broadband, Watchdog Says
The Government Accountability Office found “mixed evidence” that there is a shortage of skilled workers needed to carry out broadband deployment efforts.
Policy
White House Announces $1.2B Effort to Improve Access to STEMM Education
The large-scale partnership will work to build a stronger American science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine education system.
Digital Government
'It's a Great Time' for Laid off Tech Workers to Take a Job at VA, Agency CIO Says
During a media call on Friday, the VA’s CIO and CTO discussed the department’s efforts to attract new talent amid thousands of layoffs across the tech sector.
Digital Government
Democrats Threaten Year-Long Stopgap Measure as Spending Talks Remain at a Standstill
Lawmakers concede a long-term CR would devastate agencies, though a bipartisan breakthrough to avoid a shutdown has proven elusive.
Digital Government
The Biden Administration Will Allow Agencies to Appoint Some Employees Into 10-Year Temporary Jobs
The rule finalizes a proposal first put forward by the Trump administration.
Digital Government
These Are the Agencies that Saw the Biggest Losses in Employee Satisfaction in 2022, and the Few that Saw Gains
Only 10 agencies with at least 100 employees saw improvements to their job satisfaction score in the annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, and no agencies with at least 10,000 workers gained ground.
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Digital Government
VA Has a Plan to Attract Workers Displaced by Widespread Tech Industry Layoffs
Amid a recent wave of layoffs across the technology sector, the VA is working to position itself as an enticing destination for unemployed tech workers.
Artificial Intelligence
Good AI Starts With a Trained Workforce, Government Experts Say
A group of federal technologists and data experts explained that data management and government AI efforts hinge on employee initiatives.
Cybersecurity
White House Sprint Ends With Nearly 200 New Cyber Apprenticeship Programs
The 120-day sprint saw more than 7,000 apprentices get hired from the initiative.
Digital Government
Some Federal Agencies Aren't Fulfilling Biden's Promise to Give Time Off to Vote
Agencies are exploiting loopholes or issuing restrictive policies, confounding staff.
Artificial Intelligence
AI’s Value to Organizations Parallels Value to Individuals, Report Finds
Personal benefit from AI was also linked to greater job satisfaction, according to the MIT Sloan Management Review and Boston Consulting Group report.
Digital Government
A Judge Has Finalized the $63M OPM Hack Settlement. Feds Now Have Two Months to Sign Up for Damages.
So far, more than 19,000 data breach victims are seeking payouts of up to $10,000.
Cybersecurity
OPM's Ahuja Gets an Earful From Agencies Over Enhanced Pay for Cyber Talent
The Director of the Office of Personnel Management is navigating the intense competition among federal agencies for in-demand cybersecurity workers.
Cybersecurity
NDAA Amendment Would Establish Veteran-Focused Cyber Training Program
A provision included in House and Senate legislation authorizing Defense Department spending for fiscal year 2023 would allow veterans and military spouses to receive cyber training “at no cost.”
Modernization
Cloud Training for All is Critical to Migration Efforts, Experts Say
Panelists at an ATARC conference highlighted the importance of workers, not just technologists understanding the cloud to enhance its efforts.
Cybersecurity
Global Cyber Workforce Needs 3.4 Million Professionals to Fill Gaps, Study Finds
The survey also found that government cyber workers reported the least confidence in their ability to mitigate security threats over the next couple years “based on their current staff and tools.”
Emerging Tech
Emerging Tech Training Gets a $30M Boost from NSF
The National Science Foundation’s new program, ExLENT, will help individuals gain work experience in emerging technologies through internships and other real-world experiences.
Cybersecurity