Nextgov
Do You Have What It Takes to be the Federal Government’s Chief Information Security Officer?
Officials say they hope to hire and onboard the new infosec chief in the next 60 to 90 days
Oversight
Trump and Sanders Are Doing Well Because They Tap Into the Same Anxious Feelings
They both foment outrage at trade policies that have hurt America’s middle class.
Management
Zero-Based Budgeting: Everything Old is New Again
The budgeting method seems to be back in vogue 39 years after Jimmy Carter introduced it to the federal government.
Oversight
Win or Lose, Ryan Will Bear Budget Burden
The speaker who made his name writing aggressive spending blueprints now risks not passing one.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Chris Christie Knows Marco Rubio is Caught in a Loop
Is the Floridian repeating a specific talking point or just sponsored by Vine?
Management
How to Get Your Team to Open Up to You
Many leaders tout their open door policy, but their actions say otherwise.
Tech
Agencies Are Increasingly Reliant on Industry for Innovation
Report chronicles the need for better collaboration between government and the private sector.
Management
Agencies in Washington Open With Unscheduled Leave, Telework
Mix of rain and snow was expected to move through the region during the day.
Nextgov
Obama’s 2017 Budget Boosts Cyber Spending by 35 Percent, Adds Federal CISO
The funding and personnel adjustments come after a year of constant disclosures about agency hacks.
Nextgov
White House Wants to Give Agencies New Pot of Money to Upgrade Legacy IT
The $3.1 billion revolving fund would be situated at the General Services Administration.
Management
Americans Would Cut 2017 Funding at These Agencies
NASA, Defense among biggest losers, survey finds.
News
Federal Union President on Republican Winning in 2016: 'God Help Us All'
GOP would 'annihilate' federal labor groups, leader says.
Management
With Presidential Field Still Narrowing, GSA Prepares for Transition
Mary Gibert leads team picking securable D.C. office space.
Management
Three Things Leaders Can Learn From Peyton Manning
And you thought the Super Bowl was just a game.
Management
Even the Obamas Can’t Get Good Wi-Fi at Home
In addition, here are some of our tips to get your wireless internet as good as it can be.
Pay & Benefits
Union Vows to 'Fight Like Hell' for Higher Pay Raise
Democratic lawmaker says he and union will open 'a can of whoop ass' on anti-labor colleagues.
Management
Judge Reverses Firing of VA Senior Executive in Albany
The latest decision is the third such rejection of the department’s effort to discipline top officials – and the VA is not happy about it.
Oversight
Budget Panels Snub OMB Chief on Obama Fiscal Plan
House and Senate committee leaders say they won’t hear testimony from Shaun Donovan on the administration’s fiscal 2017 roadmap.
Defense
Obama Requests $1.8 Billion to Combat Zika Virus
CDC, HHS, State and USAID would get funds as vaccine research accelerates.
Pay & Benefits