Management
Contracting Dispute Delays OPM's Background Investigations Processing
GAO says OPM made an award for support services unfairly.
Management
How the Army Recruits and Retains Millennials
Lessons from the military on making the most of your ambitious millennial workforce.
Nextgov
DHS, FBI Alert About North Korean Hacking Campaign
It’s rare for the government to attribute cyber mischief to a nation-state.
Defense
After A Shooting, What Do Security Pros Do Behind Closed Doors?
Wednesday’s attack on a congressional baseball practice will trigger re-evaluations of security posture, and decisions on next steps.
Oversight
A Brief History of Violence Against Members of Congress
Attacks on federal legislators are rare, but they’re not unknown in the 200-year history of the deliberative branch.
Management
There’s a Limit to Doing More With Less, And Many Feds Have Reached It
Eighty-five percent of government leaders believe their workload will increase, but only 20 percent think their resources will keep pace.
Pay & Benefits
VA Reform Heads to Trump, a New Program for Sexual Assault Survivors and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Nextgov
CIA's Cloud is 'Pretty Close' to Invincible, CIO Says
The agency wants to operate more like commercial companies, not the government, CIA CIO John Edwards said.
Management
Appointee Watch: An FBI Director Nominee, Defense Picks and More
Latest movement comes amid debate over whether vacant positions are hamstringing the Trump administration.
Nextgov
In an Era of Russian Hacks, the US Is Still Installing Russian Software on Government Systems
Agencies bought Kaspersky anti-virus to secure their systems, but intel officials and lawmakers worry it's a liability instead.
Management
National Guard Whistleblower Wins Vindication from Pentagon Watchdog
Advocates hail a rare reversal by the Defense Department’s inspector general.
Management
A Career Coach Explains Why the Thing That Makes You Awesome is Also the Thing That Screws You Up
It's rewarding to work on things that don't come naturally.
Management
The Questions Sessions Left Unanswered
Testifying on Capitol Hill Tuesday, the attorney general defended himself against what he called “scurrilous and false allegations” related to Russia. But he repeatedly refused to answer senators’ queries.
Management
Boeing to Cut 50 Executives, Reorganize Defense Business
Fresh off a move to from St. Louis to Washington, the firm’s defense division says it’s removing a layer of bureaucracy.
Oversight
Congressman Steve Scalise Shot When a Gunman Opened Fire During Baseball Practice
Alexandria, Va., police report the suspect is in custody.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Jeff Sessions and Recusals
He may recuse himself from the Russia investigation, but he will not recuse himself from snacks.
Route Fifty
Alaska Senator Asks Deputy A.G. the ‘Bigger Question’ About Legalized Marijuana in States
Rod Rosenstein said previous Justice Department policy remains in place—for now.
Nextgov
Lawmakers Blast DOD's Failing FITARA Score
Pentagon's F+ was the only outright failing grade among CFO Act agencies.
Management
Major Civil Service Reform Bill Heads to Trump’s Desk
House follows Senate in passing measure to speed up the firing of VA employees.
Management