Defense

House Defense Acquisition Reform Plan Seen as Step in the Right Direction

Armed Services chairman would streamline “broken” system to boost workforce, regain tech edge.

Management

4 Ways to Engage the Next Generation of Government Talent

Attracting millennials will require a culture change.

Defense

Under Pressure, Chemical Safety Head Resigns

Rafael Moure-Eraso leaves Chemical Safety Board after accusations of mismanagement.

Management

We’re Closer Than Ever to an Ebola Vaccine

An international team led by National Institutes of Health’s researcher Andrea Marzi and University of Wisconsin’s Peter Halfmann has developed a whole virus vaccine.

Management

Five of Government's Top Social Media Accounts

Some agencies offer models for building a trusted brand online.

Defense

John McCain Tells the Air Force to Fire More Civilians

Air Force defends its headquarters reduction efforts.

Nextgov

Huddle’s ‘Collaborative’ Cloud Offering Latest to Get FedRAMP Seal of Approval

The company's secure cloud collaboration service is the latest offering to meet FedRAMP security standards.

Management

If Cruz Is ‘on Obamacare,’ So Are His 2016 Rivals

Ted Cruz is not the first Republican to get covered through the exchanges—which was a Republican’s mandate.

Management

Obama: Obamacare Works, Beyond a 'Shred of a Doubt'

The president accused the Republicans of making false promises about the law and criticized them for failing to offer a "credible" alternative.

Management

Future of the Postal Service: End the Monopoly or Grow New Business?

Experts debate how USPS should adapt to evolving fiscal reality.

Defense

The F-35 Program Boss's To-Do List

Program manager Bogdan says there are still kinks with software, cracks in aircraft and the plane’s logistics system as the Marine Corps prepare to declare the jet battle ready.

Management

OMB Ratchets Up Pressure on Agencies to Reduce Office Space

New national strategy goes beyond “Freeze the Footprint” effort.

Management

Batter Up: 5 Things Workforce Planners Can Learn From Fantasy Baseball

Drafting the best people for your team isn't a one-and-done event.

Defense

14 Cost-Cutting Strategies That Feed Big Spending at Defense

Budgeting myths are hurting innovation and efficiency.

Management

Dept. of Common Sense: Don’t Watch Porn on a Government Computer

Panel advances legislation that specifically prohibits feds from viewing pornography on government devices.

Management

Survey: Feds Favor Face-to-Face Meetings Over Videoconferencing

Meeting-planning industry offers data to counter travel budget cuts.

Defense

VA Accountability Measure Will Attract Talented Senior Execs, Lawmaker Argues

Legislation caps number of department senior executives eligible for bonuses and requires them to switch jobs every five years.

Defense

DHS Exec Aided Foreign Investors with Democratic Ties, IG Found

Witnesses say Alejandro Mayorkas intervened in immigration cases connected to Harry Reid, Terry McAuliffe and others.

Defense

Lawmakers Threaten New Secret Service Chief's Job, Tell Him to Fire More Agents

Scandals are emblematic of 'elitist and arrogant' federal workforce, panel says.

Defense

New House Armed Services Chairman Flexes Muscles for Pentagon Buyers

House Armed Services Chairman Mac Thornberry flexes his new muscles in attempt to give Pentagon program managers breathing room