Defense
Northrop Grumman picks Northern Virginia for new home
State edges out Virginia, District of Columbia in bid to host headquarters of one of the largest federal contractors.
Defense
Half of employees will be off NSPS by end of June
Last payouts under the pay-for-performance system averaged 4.26 percent for workers who received ratings of 3 out of 5 or better.
Defense
Groups push Congress for border-fix bill
Following Arizona's passage of new hard-line law, both sides of Congress feel pressure to pass immigration reform.
Defense
Defense contracting bill to hit House this week
Democrats already are claiming the measure as a victory for fiscal responsibility.
Defense
IG blasts FEMA for conflict of interests in IT contract in flood insurance program
Office also charges agency with poor oversight and unqualified leadership, which hampered major technology initiative, costing taxpayers millions of dollars.
Defense
Obama urges Hill to move on immigration
Administration hopes to use the backlash against Arizona's proposed crackdown on illegal immigration to fuel the drive to move immigration reform.
Defense
Survey: DHS employees enjoy work but view management warily
Respondents also reported concerns about perceived favoritism.
Defense
Lawmaker urges military to plan for bigger shortfall in fighter aircraft
House Democrat says Defense needs a backup plan in the likely event of more delays to the F-35 program.
Defense
Pentagon seeks to force contract bidders to disclose conflicts of interest
Proposal suggests contracting officers attempt to mitigate potential problems before prohibiting companies from placing bids.
Defense
TSA is entering a new developmental phase, executive says
Security agency has moved from building operations to fine-tuning them for optimal performance, according to chief human capital officer.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Federal cybersecurity monitoring goes real-time and digital
New rules call for agencies to continuously collect data about security status and stream it to OMB monthly, rather than report quarterly by paper.
Defense
Acquisition reform bill clears House panel
Legislation would require the Pentagon to establish better accountability systems.
Defense
Decision nears on multiyear F/A-18 deal
Officials are analyzing whether an offer proposed in February by Boeing Co., the plane's maker, will achieve the necessary savings.
Defense
Senator releases budget resolution in advance of markup
Plan $4 billion cut to State Department budget and other international programs.
Defense
EADS to fly solo in bid for Air Force tanker deal
The Franco-German firm will compete against Boeing Co. for the $40 billion deal without help from a U.S. partner.
Defense
Senators blast border security efforts
Lawmakers suggest administration terminate a troubled, multibillion-dollar virtual fencing contract in favor of more physical fencing.
Defense
Experts suggest eight ways to fix the VA claims backlog
Recommendations include computerizing records, improving coordination with the Defense Department and better prioritizing cases.
Defense
Shifting focus, McCain talks tough on border security
Plan addresses violence linked to illegal border crossings, but not immigration.
Oversight
Senators subpoena agencies for Fort Hood shooting data
Summons sent to Defense and Justice after months of wrangling over access to investigation information.
Defense