Management
Senior Energy Official Convinces Colleagues to Hire His Three Children
Official defends himself, says sending around resumes on behalf of relatives is common.
Defense
Has Sequestration Hit Defense Contractors Hard Enough?
Senator wants to know if federal civilians are shouldering too much of the burden.
Management
The Performance Opportunity in the Budget Crisis
OPM and OMB leaders see their chance to set priorities.
Tech
Bill Would Help Federal Firefighters Get Career Jobs
Western Democrats back measure to permanently hire seasonal firefighters.
Management
Half the United States’ Most Skilled Workers Don’t Have a Bachelor’s Degree
Think you need a college degree to be a skilled worker? Think again.
Defense
Edward Snowden and the Magical World of Security Clearances
Washington runs on security clearances, with more than 4.2 million people holding them by 2011.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Good News! You’re Not Paranoid.
With more news of the government surveillance, late-night hosts have plenty of jokes.
Management
6 in 10 Americans Don't See Anything Wrong With Mass Government Surveillance
Young people are least likely to follow the surveillance news but most likely to value privacy.
Oversight
Congress Ineffectively Oversees National Security, Insiders Say
Only one-fourth in a National Journal survey felt lawmakers were effective checks.
Management
Analysis: Is Snowden an Example of Contractors Earning Too Much?
Twenty-nine year old made at least $122K a year at Booz Allen Hamilton.
Nextgov
GSA Considers Mobile Options for Issuing Federal Employee IDs
The agency is asking vendors about identity proofing advances forecast for 2014.
Nextgov
Petition to Pardon NSA Leaker is Among Most Popular Ever Posted to White House Site
It drew 1,000 signatures an hour Monday afternoon.
Management
Forget What Government Should Do—What Can It Do?
The trick isn't to figure out how to do everything Washington does better. It's to figure what Washington role should be in the first place.
Nextgov
Contractors to Handle Marines Corps' Cyber Arsenal
Reliance on non-government employees for sensitive operations raises questions about insider threats.
Pay & Benefits
Defense Civilians Make Last Ditch Effort to End Furloughs
Online petition says feds have borne the brunt of cuts over the last three years.
Management
SEC Drops Retaliation Suit with $580K Payment to Whistleblower
Case had publicized misconduct allegations against former SEC inspector general.
Management
Well-Managed Agencies Turn Tough Times Into Opportunities
Lessons on how to succeed amid budget cuts and attacks on the federal workforce.
Defense