Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Labor launches online career path for mapping tech jobs
Department develops the model for geospatial technology competency to promote government jobs.
Defense
Ukraine-U.S. team submits tanker bid
Dark-horse candidate for largest military contract ever makes the competition a three-way contest.
Oversight
Privatization battle centers on definition of federal employee
Union challenges Air Force program to contract out work performed by nonappropriated government employees.
Pay & Benefits
Thrift Savings Plan launches new website
After delays, revamped site aims to offer easier navigation for users.
Defense
IG raises red flags over DHS plan to consolidate management systems
Department has tried, and failed, in previous efforts to integrate key financial systems.
Oversight
Employees report satisfaction with work, supervisors
Merit-based promotion and recruitment are two areas of concern in workforce survey.
Defense
Forward Observer: Have Guns, Will Travel
Is Congress willing to keep financing wars like the ongoing one in Afghanistan in perpetuity?
Tech
Gen Y's Social Media Future
Study shows Generation Y will continue to broadcast personal information online as they become older.
Defense
Veterans Affairs to streamline PTSD claims process
New rules eliminate detailed investigations into veterans’ service records.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Navy awards contract to transition to expanded network
HP Enterprise Services will provide work to move IT services from NMCI to the Next Generation Enterprise Network, which will serve 700,000 sailors, Marines and civilians.
Pay & Benefits
Judge: Same-sex spouses of legally wed feds are entitled to benefits
Ruling says any couple with a valid state marriage license cannot legally be denied federal health benefits.
Oversight
Administration requires subcontractor reporting
Proposed rule also would mandate that agencies post salaries of top contractor executives.
Defense