Modernization
How the speed of technological change can be an opportunity
Former USDA CIO Chris Smith, now AT&T's vice president of technology, says government is coping reasonably well but could do more to lead.
People
Make the case for mobility
Winning approaches by federal leaders suggest that mobile success begins not with a device, but with a proper business plan.
Cybersecurity
Behind clearance reform, a struggle in data collection
Readers weigh in with real-life experience from both sides of the vetting process.
People
IT systems as a team sport
HealthCare.gov has everyone focused on technology and acquisition, but Bob Woods argues that the real emphasis should be on knowing one's stakeholders.
People
Listening to some of the smartest government procurement people around
Steve Kelman reports on ideas being discussed by the Board of Advisors for the Veterans Administration Acquisition Academy Board of Advisors.
People
Agencies launch online complaint system for veteran education
The effort involves a half-dozen federal agencies and is intended to smooth the GI Bill process for veterans and dependents.
People
Can acquisition be improved through fun and games?
ASI Government's Lisa Akers argues that the real potential is in training and developing critical thinking.
Cybersecurity
Defense, DHS, VA drive rise in federal employment
Three national-security related departments accounted for 77 percent of the total government-wide increase in compensation from 2004 to 2012.
Cybersecurity
Should risky employees be allowed to hang around?
A reader takes issue with the notion that terminated government employees need to be ushered out the door quickly.
Cybersecurity
Security clearance reform: more questions than answers
Many of the proposed solutions rely on the use of IT – automation, continuous evaluation and shared data banks between agencies.
Modernization
Walter Reed brings crisis communications system online
The Navy Yard shooting in D.C. and the Fort Hood attack in Texas have increased the focus on workplace security at government installations.
People
Report says telework could save $14B annually
Telework is underused by the federal government and could boost employee productivity, argues a new study.
Cybersecurity
Is cybersecurity the right job for you?
As cyber staffing shortages put pressure on the public and private sectors, many employers are showing little patience for job seekers with entry-level skills.
People
New report details federal best practices in telework
The Mobile Work Exchange has released a guide to telework success, developed in conjunction with OPM.
People
Army looks to virtual training, shared intell amid budget cuts
The Army is planning to combine multiple training programs into a single environment to cut overhead costs.
Modernization
Next up for acquisition workforce: virtual training
The Federal Acquisition Institute wants to develop mobile apps to help employees experiment with techniques and strategies in a low-risk environment.
People
Security-check oversight measure clears House
The Senate could soon send the bill, intended to tighten investigations of contractors and federal employees, to the White House for President Obama's signature.
People
GSA, OMB credit IT for conference savings
Online tracking tools, virtual and videoconferencing, webinars and other digital options have saved billions in travel costs, OMB and GSA say.
People