Cybersecurity
White House looks to tackle cyber workforce shortage
With a new executive order, the Trump Administration hopes to standardize or promote cybersecurity workforce development in government, the private sector and the educational system.
People
Watchdogs warn on DHS vacancies
Frequent turnover and persistent vacancies across the Department of Homeland Security are limiting the ability of employees to carry the agency's myriad missions.
Modernization
GSA launches RPA resource
The General Services Administration, an enthusiastic proponent of robotic processing, set up a collaborative community to help other agencies adopt bots.
People
MSPB seeks more money to handle massive backlog
To address its massive and growing backlog, the panel that reviews federal workplace complaints is asking to "bypass" the White House's budget request.
Cybersecurity
Will DHS leadership upheaval affect CISA?
As the Department of Homeland Security scrambles following the abrupt departures of Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and number of top officials, the newly formed Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency could get caught up in the chaos.
Cybersecurity
National Guard looks to industry for weekend cyber warriors
The National Guard wants to increase cybersecurity capacity by attracting exiting servicemembers and full-time private-sector professionals.
People
HHS teams up with USDS for IT hires
The Department of Health and Human Services is teaming up with the US Digital Service to hire for IT roles to advance health care modernization.
People
House Dems oppose White House reorg plan
The White House's proposal to reorganize and shutter the Office of Personnel Management hit a major snag, with House Oversight Democrats opposing any funding of the plan.
People
Trump administration wants FLRA to hear workforce order cases
Union attorneys were surprised by government arguments in a court of appeals that their objections to three executive orders on workforce issues should have been brought to Federal Labor Relations Authority rather than to federal court.
Cybersecurity
DHS has yet to crack the code on its cyber workforce
A DHS official told Congress the department is getting closer to classifying and coding its cybersecurity workforce, but did not provide a timeline for completion.
People
New bills look to lock in health coverage for feds during shutdowns
House and Senate lawmakers are teaming up on a new bill to make sure federal employee health benefits are not interrupted in the event of a government shutdown.
Cybersecurity
OPM issues final rule on direct-hire for cyber
The Office of Personnel Management has issued its final rule to give agencies the authority to more easily hire for IT and cyber positions.
Cybersecurity
Air Force to roll out new cyber job category
The Air Force plans to roll out new workforce categories, including cyber, this summer, according to Secretary Heather Wilson.
Modernization
Five myths of change management
Why the federal government needs to fund change management efforts alongside IT modernization.
Modernization
Kent previews next steps for AI and data policy
The White House wants to continue increasing job automation via AI and plans to work with agencies to implement newly passed laws.
People
OMB's Vought defends pay freeze, tech cuts
The acting head of the Office of Management and Budget defended the White House's decisions to cut the agency's technology reform office and freeze federal pay, as the administration prioritizes modernization and personnel management.
People
TSP withdrawals spiked during shutdown
The 35-day government shutdown saw an extraordinary level of hardship withdrawals from federal retirement plans, but with the spike over, the agency that manages the plans is turning its attention to budgetary and legislative activity.
Acquisition
USAF's Kessel Run looks to industry for developers
The Air Force's agile software delivery system wants to expand its employee base, and is turning to industry for more people.
Cybersecurity
