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Early chief innovation officers define the role for government

Though few agencies have the position, two of the government’s chief innovation officers see a need for every part of government to innovate.

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Former tax chiefs urge the Senate to quickly confirm Biden's IRS nominee

The new commissioner should be a part of setting priorities and making plans, say former tax agency heads.

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Contractors, stakeholders offer wish lists for cyber workforce strategy

A rare White House RFI solicited frank discussion from industry on the pain points on cyber workforce recruitment for both the government and federal contractors. 

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GSA establishes new legal division for technology services

The agency is seeking legal talent to help advise tech-focused offices.

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OPM finalizes rules rescinding provisions of Trump’s firing executive order

The new regulations follow through on a 2021 executive order signed by President Biden rescinding several of the Trump administration’s personnel policies.

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NASA SEWP's 'secret weapon' to retire at the end of the year

Darlene Coen has been credited for having a major impact on NASA's trailblazing governmentwide acquisition contract (GWAC) during her 14 years of service.

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Biden taps federal management guru to lead IRS

Nominee previously led the tax agency and has ideas on implementing its unprecedented cash infusion.

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Longtime GSA official Jim Russo dies at 65

Colleagues remember a technical expert, a trusted collaborator and a caring friend.

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How Ash Carter changed the Pentagon’s weapons buying

Over decades, the physicist-turned-defense leader worked to speed up and streamline arms procurement.

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OPM's Ahuja gets an earful from agencies over enhanced pay for cyber talent

The Director of the Office of Personnel Management is navigating the intense competition among federal agencies for in-demand cybersecurity workers.

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Drew Myklegard named permanent deputy federal CIO

Myklegard had been serving in the role on an acting basis after the departure of Maria Roat at the end of March.

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FCW co-founder Anne Armstrong honored with ACT-IAC award

ACT-IAC honored several federal IT notables at their annual executive leadership conference this week.

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Cyber talent still in high demand

In the last 12 months, more than 769,000 cyber job postings went up in the United States.

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Mary Davie, longtime federal acquisition leader, to exit government

Davie pioneered acquisition strategies like shared services, category management and others that are now fixtures of the federal buying landscape.