People
Why Congress should look back before charging ahead
FITARA has the potential to force real change, Alan Balutis writes -- but not if legislators take their eyes off the ball on implementation.
Cybersecurity
FCC complaint portal, KeyPoint inquiry and a child-porn sentencing
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Acquisition
Feds' procurement shortcomings a threat to industry
Bob Davis argues that the lack of a strong federal procurement workforce is not just a government problem -- and it’s time for industry to get involved in solving it.
Cybersecurity
FBI wants cyber sleuths with some muscle
The bureau’s cybersecurity job requirements require applicants to complete a stiff physical fitness test, even though most of their time will likely be spent behind a desk.
People
Closing the gender gap in federal IT
Here are several actions federal managers can take to create a more gender-diverse -- and successful -- workforce.
Modernization
Cloud and the changing org chart
When buying IT as a service, organizational charts will change. But jobs aren't necessarily eliminated -- they're enhanced, and that's crucial in national security settings.
People
Get out of the weeds and lead
Excelling at a particular activity does not necessarily prepare to lead a team, just as playing the violin doesn't prepare you to be an orchestra's conductor.
People
How to be a REALLY bad manager
10 rules to help you stand out from the management crowd (plus some tips on that other approach).
People
'CIOs shouldn't have five-year plans'
Funding is set for another year, but federal IT managers say they still need to keep their eye on the budget ball.
People
Another depressing story about federal hiring
Steve Kelman finds a bright side, however, in the ability of individual managers to buck the trends.
People
Why 2015 will be the year of talent
ACT-IAC'S Rick Holgate and Dan Chenok look ahead to what's next for federal IT in 2015.
People
Fed 100 nominations: Time is running out!
Nominations are due by Dec. 23 -- submit yours today!
Modernization
Power outage, disaster data, FedRAMP approval and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
SANS, CSIS unveil cyber scholarships for Air Force vets
A new scholarship program for Air Force veterans taps into the increasing demand for cybersecurity jobs.
Cybersecurity
Airborne surveillance, IT interns and network defenses
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
Congress moves cyber-hiring, FISMA measures
A bill that will allow DHS to hire cybersecurity professionals faster and pay them more now heads to the president for his signature.
People
OPM plans new case management system to speed retirement processing
"There is overwhelming enthusiasm to become more modern within the entire organization," OPM Associate Director Kenneth Zawodny told lawmakers.
People
The most-improved places to work (and those falling fast)
A look at the agency components where employee satisfaction shifted the farthest.
Cybersecurity
Dealing with the doldrums at DHS S&T
The Science and Technology Directorate came in dead last in employee satisfaction for the second time, and Undersecretary Reginald Brothers said he wants to confront the problem head on.
People