Nextgov
CYBERCOM to Outsource $475 Million Worth of Offense and Defense Work
The potentially five-year contract is capped at $475 million and covers nearly 20 task areas, according to the new performance work statement.
Nextgov
Hackers Nick CENTCOM Laptops, Hijack Tesla’s Publicity Machine and Infiltrate SendGrid Systems
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Defense
Panel Reverses Pentagon Cuts to Some Travel Per Diems
Defense authorization bill would scrap department policy that has resulted in lower reimbursement rates for employees on long-term government travel.
Oversight
Jim Webb Commemorates the Vietnam War, Subtly Jabs at Hillary Clinton
Clinton's would-be opponents are testing out a similar tactic for knocking her foreign policy record.
Oversight
Lawmakers Remind EPA to Fire Porn Watchers, Obvious Bad Apples
Legislation to ease termination of feds engaged in misconduct likely coming soon.
Management
A New Bill Could Gut the EPA
There’s cutting funding, and then there’s Rep. Sam Johnson’s EPA bill.
Oversight
Watchdog Says IRS Has Improved Handling of Tax-Exempt Status Requests
A 2013 audit found the agency inappropriately targeted some Tea Party organizations for scrutiny.
Management
House Advances Bill to Limit NSA Spying
Nearly two years after the Snowden revelations began, lawmakers are scrambling to rein in government surveillance—before it’s too late.
Management
It Should Be Easier to Offload Costly, Unneeded Federal Property
Reporting requirements aimed at reducing inventory are draining agency budgets.
Defense
Defense Bill Alters Military Retirement System
Changes include auto-enrollment into TSP for new service members, and a less generous pension for those who retire after 20 years.
Management
Senators Propose Acting as 'Board of Directors' for VA
Lawmakers lament lack of accountability; beleaguered undersecretary tells them she takes management problems seriously.
Pay & Benefits
When is a Windfall not a Windfall?
When it’s subject to the dreaded Windfall Elimination Provision, of course.
Route Fifty
California Leaders Urge Congress Not to Undermine State’s Personal Data Standards
State rules on data breach notifications are stronger than pending legislation on Capitol Hill.
Management
Advice for Job-switchers and Newbies from Google’s Hiring Chief
"Use the format 'accomplished X by doing Y as measured by Z.'"
Tech
Departing Aerospace Industries Leader: First-Rate Nations Respect and Support Public Servants
In exit interview, Blakey criticizes congressional gridlock, urges Defense budget compromises.
Route Fifty
Cleveland’s ‘Jock Tax’ Faces Big Setback in Court
The way Ohio’s second-largest city taxes out-of-town athletes sparked a lawsuit by two former NFL players.
Nextgov
OMB Unveils FITARA Guidelines For Public Comment
The guidelines, posted on GitHub, are open for comment until May 30.
Defense
Pentagon Intel Chief Retires Citing No Wrongdoing in ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Leak
Michael Vickers is a veteran of Army Special Forces and the CIA.
Management
Wearing a Suit Makes People Think Differently
Formalwear elicits feelings of power, which change some mental processes.
Management