Management

Contracting Dispute Delays OPM's Background Investigations Processing

GAO says OPM made an award for support services unfairly.

Management

How the Army Recruits and Retains Millennials

Lessons from the military on making the most of your ambitious millennial workforce.

Nextgov

DHS, FBI Alert About North Korean Hacking Campaign

It’s rare for the government to attribute cyber mischief to a nation-state.

Defense

After A Shooting, What Do Security Pros Do Behind Closed Doors?

Wednesday’s attack on a congressional baseball practice will trigger re-evaluations of security posture, and decisions on next steps.

Insights

The Future Is Now: Improving the Citizen Experience

The true innovators in government have one thing in common: an organization-wide passion for serving citizens what they need, when they need it, by whatever means are available. This is the citizen experience (CX), and it's what separates the best from the rest.

Oversight

A Brief History of Violence Against Members of Congress

Attacks on federal legislators are rare, but they’re not unknown in the 200-year history of the deliberative branch.

Management

There’s a Limit to Doing More With Less, And Many Feds Have Reached It

Eighty-five percent of government leaders believe their workload will increase, but only 20 percent think their resources will keep pace.

Pay & Benefits

VA Reform Heads to Trump, a New Program for Sexual Assault Survivors and More

A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.

Nextgov

CIA's Cloud is 'Pretty Close' to Invincible, CIO Says

The agency wants to operate more like commercial companies, not the government, CIA CIO John Edwards said.

Management

Appointee Watch: An FBI Director Nominee, Defense Picks and More

Latest movement comes amid debate over whether vacant positions are hamstringing the Trump administration.

Nextgov

In an Era of Russian Hacks, the US Is Still Installing Russian Software on Government Systems

Agencies bought Kaspersky anti-virus to secure their systems, but intel officials and lawmakers worry it's a liability instead.

Management

National Guard Whistleblower Wins Vindication from Pentagon Watchdog

Advocates hail a rare reversal by the Defense Department’s inspector general.

Management

A Career Coach Explains Why the Thing That Makes You Awesome is Also the Thing That Screws You Up

It's rewarding to work on things that don't come naturally.

Management

The Questions Sessions Left Unanswered

Testifying on Capitol Hill Tuesday, the attorney general defended himself against what he called “scurrilous and false allegations” related to Russia. But he repeatedly refused to answer senators’ queries.

Management

Boeing to Cut 50 Executives, Reorganize Defense Business

Fresh off a move to from St. Louis to Washington, the firm’s defense division says it’s removing a layer of bureaucracy.

Oversight

Congressman Steve Scalise Shot When a Gunman Opened Fire During Baseball Practice

Alexandria, Va., police report the suspect is in custody.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Jeff Sessions and Recusals

He may recuse himself from the Russia investigation, but he will not recuse himself from snacks.

Route Fifty

Alaska Senator Asks Deputy A.G. the ‘Bigger Question’ About Legalized Marijuana in States

Rod Rosenstein said previous Justice Department policy remains in place—for now.

Nextgov

Lawmakers Blast DOD's Failing FITARA Score

Pentagon's F+ was the only outright failing grade among CFO Act agencies.

Management

Major Civil Service Reform Bill Heads to Trump’s Desk

House follows Senate in passing measure to speed up the firing of VA employees.