People
A key job opening for category management and wide-open (office) spaces
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
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.
People
Smith talks innovation at SXSW
The federal chief technology officer says top-notch techies can be drawn to government service, whether it’s for "two weeks, three months [or] longer.”
Acquisition
Signing up for OASIS, struggling to count contractors and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
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
Tech jobs, FAA video and OPM recruitment roadmap
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
Fast track for cyber hiring, UK hacker and DHS prizes
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
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