People

'At will' employment for SES: What could possibly go wrong?

Plenty, according to a recent survey of Senior Executive Service leaders, who are worried about congressional efforts to make them at-will employees.

Cybersecurity

Piecing together the insider threat puzzle

Software and automation are crucial to preventing leaks and sabotage, but they're not the only tools deployed by agencies that collect and guard secret information.

People

How to fire a fed

According to the Government Accountability Office, it's usually slowly, and with much trepidation.

People

Tony Scott's 'people agenda'

Integrating USDS staff with the existing IT workforce will be "one of the trickier things we have to do," says the new U.S. CIO.

People

What, exactly, does a digital service team do?

At the Commerce Department, Mike Kruger is mapping out a plan.

Cybersecurity

Meet the Air Force's future cyber force

FCW visited the Air Force Academy outside Colorado Springs, where a team of young cyber cadets is racking up medals and experience prized by Pentagon leaders.

Modernization

Hiring, procurement are pain points for FirstNet

Building a national communications network for first responders is a massive undertaking, and no one seems pleased with the progress so far.

People

When government is the innovator

Not every great technology starts in Silicon Valley.

People

End of (snow) days

The widespread use of teleworking has all but spelled the demise of the sleepy snow day.

Cybersecurity

Preparations for shutdown proceed apace

While Congress debates the next step in DHS funding, the department is preparing for the worst.

People

Is 85 percent of SES really above average?

GAO report questions agencies' approach to executive performance reviews.