People
How to get ahead in government
Technical chops and hard work are still critical, but advancing into agency leadership demands a much broader skill set.
People
David McClure: Know when to shift gears
The outgoing leader of GSA's Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies discusses the value of moving from government to industry and back.
People
CHCOs seek improved training, hiring flexibility
As agency budgets continue to flatline, federal human resources executives see a need to transform the way the government recruits, hires, trains and rewards employees.
Cybersecurity
Senate panel approves DHS cyber hiring measure
The bill is aimed at giving the Department of Homeland Security more flexibility in hiring cybersecurity specialists.
Cybersecurity
Veterans and the cybersecurity gap
Vets need jobs. Everybody needs cyber-specialists. And situational awareness could be the thread to connect the two.
People
Building the systems for innovation
Federal agencies can't operate like Silicon Valley startups, but even the largest organization can manage for great innovation.
People
Program management: Governance matters
Getting stakeholders to agree on desired outcomes and ways to achieve them is crucial to ensuring the success of IT programs.
Acquisition
News and notes from day 3 at FOSE
Women in STEM, paper-based thinking, GWAC updates and a framework for cybersecurity hiring.
People
Measuring knowledge at NASA
NASA has metrics to gauge competency, but Chief Knowledge Officer Ed Hoffman says hard skills aren't everything.
People
Mixing business with a procurement law degree
Steve Kelman applauds a new program at GWU -- and offers some suggestions for improving it.
People
OFPP, FAI launch new acquisition training and certification
The revised FAC-C curriculum takes effect Oct. 1 and will align civilian agency training more closely with DOD's.
People
Cobert tees up IT management plans
OMB advocates are finding ways to make IT procurement more agile as they seek broader systemic reforms.
People
How to inspire government employees
Dealing with problem employees head-on can go a long way toward improving performance and morale.
Digital Government
Change, technology and the federal workforce
From using data intelligently to adjusting to a younger workforce to training with a purpose, experts analyze the near-future of government.
People
Senate appropriators signal support for IT reform
Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel said there is room for "policy and discussions" around expanded agency CIO authorities, but expressed concern that legislation might fail to take into account unforeseen future circumstances.
People
How to pick a Rising Star
Nominations for the 2014 Rising Star awards are now open. Here's what you need to know to write a great one.
People
It's not just about the money
Integrating IT employees into the larger agency culture and allowing them to innovate are crucial to recruiting the best and brightest for the federal workforce, experts say.
People
Civil service needs stories of everyday heroes
Steve Kelman suggests there are plenty of feds going above and beyond -- we simply need to put them in the spotlight.
People
GSA, OPM team up to tackle training
The goal is to deliver better-focused training packages with more cost-effective contracts.
Cybersecurity