Management
Competitive sourcing veterans share stories, tips
Agencies should focus on communication before and during competitions, and follow-through once they are finished, officials say.
Defense
Security clearance processing deadlines pose challenges
For the first time in months, the Defense Security Service fully resumes its work.
Tech
In pandemic, homes could become 'safe havens' for work
OPM issues guidelines for agencies on maintaining operations in the event of a flu outbreak.
Defense
Partisans seek edge in homeland security funding
Senior Republicans are increasingly frustrated with DHS’ financial management, especially that of the Federal Protective Service.
Defense
Review of Army combat program challenges need for lighter vehicles
Study could help ease requirements for future fleet, quickening vehicle development and ultimately reducing costs.
Tech
Two federal programs honored for innovations
Awards come with $100,000 prize, designed to help apply the programs’ creative ideas elsewhere in government.
Defense
Congress faces time crunch on spending bills
Senate leaders weigh attaching a continuing resolution to Defense bill to fund other areas of government until after the election.
Defense
Retaining Hispanics, Spanish speakers key, Coast Guard chief says
Agency enjoys highest post-WWII retention rate, numbers of Hispanics taking federal jobs up across government.
Management
Ex-Powell aide urges appointees to trust employees
At Excellence in Government conference, Larry Wilkerson also encourages federal workers to speak up if they encounter wrongdoing.
Management
Public service academy proposal gains lawmakers’ ears
The free four-year undergraduate education would require a five-year service commitment.
Defense
Defense business agency gets Iraq contracting assignment
Business Transformation Agency will head up effort to improve policies and procedures for rebuilding Iraq.
Defense
Contractor’s rise shows blurred government, industry lines
Despite several failed projects, Science Applications International Corp. has grown into one of the top federal contractors.
Defense
Lawmakers seek details on DHS plans for detainee surge
Possibility of using cruise ships to hold illegal immigrants raises concerns about expense and waste, the legislators say.
Management
Defense Department seeks input on military mail overhaul
Push for transformational, end-to-end solution could result in public-private job competition.
Tech
Feds displaced by flooding offered use of telework centers
Month-long closure of IRS headquarters prompts GSA to open its 14 telework centers to affected employees at no charge.
Defense
House Democrats seek more money for rail, mass transit security
Citing Homeland Security Committee report, lawmakers assail Bush administration priorities.
Defense
House loosens claims policy for debt-ridden flood program
Congress already has allowed FEMA to borrow $20.8 billion from the Treasury to pay claims from hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Defense
Defense contractors gear up to fight foreign metals ban
Industry groups want to ensure that the conference version of the defense authorization bill does not alter the status quo.
Management
House agrees to provision limiting competitive sourcing
After three years of House passage but defeat later in the legislative process, language’s chances of enactment are unclear.
Tech