Acquisition

CBP's $297M HR systems contract yields just two hires

In a management alert, the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General found that a year-old human resources system contract is CBP's almost $300 million hiring contract is seriously challenged by performance and technology issues, according to the DHS Inspector General.

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Census adds test on controversial citizenship question

Amid lawsuits and legal uncertainty, the Census Bureau announced plans to conduct a last-minute field test to measure the potential impact of the citizenship question on response rates and accuracy.

Acquisition

OPM extends credit monitoring, expects new contract by year's end

The Office of Personnel Management says it expects to wrap up the re-compete award for its credit monitoring contract covering those whose data was breached as part of the OPM hacks.

Acquisition

VA to rebid failing GI Bill benefits contract

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a reset on a troubled software project needed to deliver education benefits to veterans, but can it get things on track in a year?

Acquisition

GSA to consolidate multiple award schedules

The General Services Administration plans to consolidate dozens of its buying schedules across product areas including IT and services to reduce duplication.

Acquisition

DOD's failed audit shines a light on IT woes

Longstanding deficiencies in the Defense Department's tech portfolio emerged as a leading cause for the failure of the organization’s first completed audit report.

Acquisition

GSA job swap

Two of the top managers at the Federal Acquisition Service are switching jobs, and there are ramifications for the $50 billion EIS contract.

Acquisition

How long will the OTA buzz last?

Other transaction authorities are all the rage in defense acquisition. But can the Defense Department get ahead of potential scrutiny on the Hill?

Acquisition

OTAs could see more limits

Top acquisition officials from DHS and DISA worry the overuse of OTAs could bring on legislation to rein them in.

Acquisition

Congratulations to the 2018 Rising Stars

Meet 20 early-career phenoms who are driving change in government IT.

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Rising Star: Capt. Anthony N. Rodriguez

Aide-de-Camp to the Commander of the 24th Air Force, U.S. Air Force

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Rising Star: Drew Zachary

Program Director, Opportunity Project, and Co-Managing Director, Census Open Innovation Labs, Census Bureau, Commerce Department

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Rising Star: Michael B. Cox

Data Scientist and Team Lead for Internet of Things, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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Rising Star: Akoua Enow

Management and Program Analyst, Office of Information Technology, Transportation Security Administration

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Rising Star: Qituwra Anderson

Content Designer, 18F, Technology Transformation Services, Federal Acquisition Service, General Services Administration

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Rising Star: Henry Sowell

CIO, Hortonworks Federal, and Technical Director, Hortonworks

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Rising Star: Combiz Richard Abdolrahimi

Global Emerging Technology and Innovation Strategist, Senior Advisor Manager, Government and Public Services, Deloitte