Management
Five Things You Need to Know About the Security Clearance Process
Over the past several years, navigating the clearance process has become a roller coaster ride.
Management
Federal Contractor Guidance on Prohibiting LGBT Discrimination Arrives Amid Heated Congressional Debate
Rule implementing Obama executive order seeks to clarify new requirements and help contractors avoid sex and pay discrimination.
Management
Russian Spies Hacked the Democratic Party to Steal Information on Donald Trump
Hackers have infiltrated the DNC’s computer systems, accessing staff emails, chat logs, and volumes of opposition research.
Management
An Inability to Form a Routine is a Warning Sign That Something Deeper is Wrong
Having a routine is extremely critical to creating success.
Management
Trump: Obama Puts America's 'Enemy Over Our Allies'
The presumptive Republican nominee again takes a standard GOP talking point and turns it up a notch, implying the president is guilty of treason.
Management
Republicans Deploy an Old Tool in Combating Poverty: Evidence
The GOP is turning to evidence-based policy to address a host of challenges, but lawmakers in both parties have a long track record of politicizing outcomes.
Management
Bill to Prevent 'Power-Hungry' Feds from Hiding Information Heads to Obama
The president is expected to sign bipartisan measure codifying “presumption of openness.”
Management
How Counterterrorism Funds Ended Up in the Orlando Terrorist's Pocket
The U.S. spends billions a year on counterterrorism, with generally poor oversight.
Defense
Computer Crash Wipes Out Years of Air Force Investigation Records
Fraud and abuse investigations dating back to 2004 vanished when a database became corrupted, service officials said.
Management
The FAA Would Like Amazon to Stop Sending Packages That Could Combust
The FAA alleges that Amazon’s shipment was not packaged properly, nor was it labeled for hazardous materials.
Management
This Is No Way to Fix Defense Acquisition
The Senate’s plan, as spelled out in the defense authorization bill, could actually make things worse.
Management
Groups For and Against Gun Control Praise ATF, FBI Handling of Orlando Shooting
“We’re going to look hard at our own work to see whether there is something we should have done differently,” FBI Director James Comey said.
Nextgov
Industry to DOD: There’s Innovation in the Beltway, Too
The West Coast outreach doesn’t sit well with some members of the Beltway’s defense contracting base who feel ignored.
Management
Senate Looks Likely to Support Easier Outsourcing at the Pentagon
Unions, White House and lawmakers in both parties are still pushing back.
Management
In a First, Intel Community Publishes Its Diversity Numbers
Progress is shown in minority advancement, but percentages still trail other agencies.
News
George Voinovich, the Rare Politician Who Fought for Better Management
Former GOP senator, who died over the weekend, was a steadfast defender of federal employees.
Management
The Real Problem With Inflated Performance Evaluations
Any other management practice this intensely disliked—and flawed—would be scrapped.
Management
The Hell of Applying for Government Benefits
One mother’s story of trying to get federal assistance for her premature daughter shows the desperate state of the Social Security Administration.
Management
Consumer Protection Bureau Spends More on Ads Than Most Other Agencies
CFPB is still under attack from Republican lawmakers, who see it as too aggressive.
Management