Nextgov
Air Force Only Service to Develop Cybersecurity Requirements for Weapon Systems Contracts, GAO Says
The audit found the Defense Department has improved weapon systems cybersecurity in recent years, but detailed requirements must make it into contracts.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: A $250M Initiative to Promote Coronavirus Safety and Vaccines; USDA Considers Non-Pandemic Telework Policy
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Defense
Splitting NSA, CyberCom Now Could Reduce Military Access to Intelligence, Milley Says
The Joint Chiefs chairman says the organizations have not yet worked out how to keep the data flowing after the long-awaited split.
Defense
Biden Nominates Two Women To Lead Combatant Commands
They would become just the second and third women to head up a top-level joint military command.
Nextgov
Critical Update: Let’s Talk About UFOs
What’s behind unidentified aerial phenomena observed by military officials? Are we alone in the universe? Nextgov asks some experts.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: How OPM Can Support the Workforce in the Biden Administration
Eric Katz talks to OPM's Rob Shriver about the future of feds as the White House looks to recenter civil servants.
Route Fifty
The Best and Worst States of 2021
U.S. News & World Report published the latest edition of its Best States Rankings.
Route Fifty
Chicago Ballparks Will Reopen to Limited Number of Fans
The city will allow about 8,000 people to attend upcoming Cubs and White Sox baseball games.
Route Fifty
Additional State and Local Perks Make it Into Senate Covid Relief Bill
Extra money for counties with untaxable public land and provisions that allow localities to spend federal dollars on hazard pay for workers are included in the version approved over the weekend.
Management
Senate COVID Package Includes Extension of Leave Reimbursement for Contractors
Industry groups applaud the move, led by a bipartisan pair of senators.
Management
House Democrats Join Chorus Calling for Changes at Social Security
The job security of the Trump-appointed administrator and deputy administrator of the Social Security Administration remains in doubt, as the Biden administration continues to oust holdover appointees elsewhere in the government.
Pay & Benefits
Benefits of a Security Clearance: Six-Figure Salary and Job Stability
A new survey of cleared professionals offers a window into their job satisfaction, compensation and future plans.
Management
Biden Administration Gives Agencies More Time to Appoint Officials to Transition-Designated Positions
Agencies said they needed more time to appoint individuals to help segue from Trump's policies to Biden's.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: CDC Publishes Guidance for Vaccinated Individuals; White House Creates Gender Policy Council to Address Pandemic
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
A Counterintuitive Way to Cheer Up When You’re Down
When you most need to get happier, try giving happiness away.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: Fraud, SBA and Technology
Gary Shiffman joins the show to discuss how changes in legislation affect Small Business Administration loan programs.
Route Fifty
States Look to Forgive Unemployment Overpayments
Missouri lawmakers advanced a bill that would waive the federal but not state portion of any mistakenly paid unemployment benefits.
Management
White House Reminds Agencies to Get Its Approval on Policy Proposals and Certain Communications
Goal is to ensure the administration "speaks with one voice."
Management
After Confirmation: The Golden Hour for Political Appointees
What senior leaders should expect and how they can make the most of the opportunity they’ve been given.
Management