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NRC names David Nelson as CIO
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has tapped the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' former CIO to be its new IT chief.
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Modular procurement and the dark side of the force
Agencies can't afford the risk that comes with IT Death Stars.
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Training the next generation of cyber specialists
The U.S. Cyber Challenge offers some of the country's top cyber professionals an immersive opportunity for instruction, hands-on experience and exposure to professional opportunities.
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Recruiting a top tech exec into government
GSA’s search for a commissioner to lead its Technology Transformation Service hinges on public-mindedness.
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Recruiting techies to government? Try this.
Salary isn't going to do it, but FCW's cartoonist notes that government boasts some benefits Silicon Valley can't match.
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Sprinting to solutions
A trio from Google Ventures shows what's possible when the agile mentality is applied to more than just code.
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Delays in Data Act standards could complicate compliance
A GAO report says the data transparency law holds considerable promise for ensuring that government money is well spent, but data schema and tools for agencies are not yet where they need to be.
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A 'money-making' CIO job
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, which prints U.S. paper currency, is hiring for its top IT executive slot.
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GAO: More data needed on costs and benefits of telework
The government watchdog wants OPM to track the savings associated with telework and provide guidance for agencies to quantify the costs and benefits.
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NASA CTO Deborah Diaz to retire in September
The longtime federal IT leader also played key roles at DHS, GSA and other agencies.
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GSA releases playbook for enterprise risk management
The CFO Council and the Performance Improvement Council have released guidance to help agencies meet new risk management requirements in OMB’s revised Circular A-123.
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The secret to handling stress
Steve Kelman explores the research on workplace stress occupations -- and offers some suggestions for dealing with it constructively.
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Feds being polled about equity issues
The Merit Systems Protection Board wants to know how agency employees view management and the challenges of their jobs.
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Understanding how FITARA grades are calculated
The Government Accountability Office plays a big role in determining whether agencies are successfully implementing FITARA.
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The push for enterprise risk management
Savvy agency leaders are already integrating holistic ERM into decision-making processes as they wait for new guidance from OMB.
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Lawmakers seek to keep tabs on politicking by feds
Leaders of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee want details on federal employees' political activities during this contentious election season.
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Which agencies have the happiest IT workers?
A deep dive into federal job satisfaction data found some bright spots for IT, but there is room for improvement in training and making employees feel like they're part of the mission.
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How to negotiate with a liar
Deception and half-truths are almost a given in many negotiations, Steve Kelman notes, but there are strategies that can maximize the other party's candor.
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Workforce management advice for the next administration
The National Academy of Public Administration wants to see more workforce accountability and bottom-up feedback from the next administration.
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Census seeks CTO
With Avi Bender's departure to lead a data push at another Commerce Department component, the Census Bureau needs a new tech leader ahead of the 2020 headcount.
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