Cybersecurity
Army looks to retool risk management
Col. Donald Bray, the Army's acting cyber director, explained how the service is adapting the Defense Department’s risk management framework guidance to fit its operational needs.
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CIOs push back on FITARA scores
Officials at two agencies with low Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act grades pushed back on their scores and outlined their future modernization plans before a House panel.
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USDS to certify new acquisition specialty
The U.S. Digital Service is adding a digital services contracting certification to create a cadre of "technology acquisition mavericks."
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Reorganizing government: Lessons for rightsizing and downsizing
With agency reorganization plans due this month, Alan Balutis offers nine reminders for executives who will shape the change.
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Trump executive order boosts agency CIO role
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to promote the CIO authorities called for in the FITARA legislation and to help speed direct-hire authority for tech personnel at agencies in need.
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State lifts hiring freeze
The Department of State is lifting a hiring freeze that has been in effect since the early days of the Trump administration.
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OPM, OMB officials push major workforce changes
Just after proposing a series of changes to the federal workforce retirement system, administration personnel directors are looking at more changes to improve recruitment and hiring.
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Federal CIO lays out wish list for her agency counterparts
In order for CIOs to handle their increasingly important, complex and ranging roles, federal CIO Suzette Kent wants to see greater authorities for and communication between agency tech offices.
Acquisition
Perdue tops list of Service to the Citizen Award winners
Agriculture secretary is one of nearly 100 government and industry leaders recognized as "Champions of Change."
People
The future of federal IT leadership
It’s time to confront, not ignore, the changing expectations for CIOs.
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EPA's Pruitt grilled over management, ethics concerns
Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt faced tough questions from lawmakers about questionable expenditures and management style.
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Uncertainty at VA after nominee withdraws
With White House physician Adm. Ronny Jackson's withdrawal, VA watchers are wondering what's next for the agency and its planned $16 billion health IT modernization project.
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OPM chief looks to elevate CHCOs
In a new memo, Office of Personnel Management Director Jeff Pon wants to make sure agency human capital chiefs have a seat at the top table.
Cybersecurity
Bhagowalia moves to CBP
Former Treasury CIO Sonny Bhagowalia is now the top tech official at Customs and Border Protection.
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Will 'fourth estate' reforms at DOD save serious money?
Eliminating supporting defense agencies may not save enough money to hit cost-cutting targets, experts say.
Cybersecurity
Changes coming to clearance process in 30 to 60 days, says ODNI
A top national security official said that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence hopes coming changes will significantly reduce the existing backlog, which has ballooned to 700,000 in recent years.
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IGs: IT and workforce woes plague multiple agencies
The first-ever report on governmentwide challenges from a group of Inspectors General found that management of IT systems and human capital are among the most frequently identified performance challenges facing agencies across government.
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White House looks to automation to improve federal workforce
Five percent of federal jobs could be completely automated, according to a White House workforce plan, and most jobs could benefit from some automation.
Digital Government
The biggest challenges for true modernization in 2018
The drive for IT transformation is reaching far beyond technology into every aspect of agency operations.
Acquisition
The IRS wants to talk business
The tax agency's procurement leaders want a more open dialogue with industry, but acknowledge that message doesn’t always make its way down the chain of command.
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