Acquisition
Strategic sourcing’s subtle effects on small business
The emphasis on pricing can work to squeeze small firms out of the running for contracts, says a senior Hill staffer.
People
Nominee promises digital answers to VA problems
The Obama administration’s attempt to turn the page at the Veterans Affairs Department moved to Congress with the confirmation hearing of Procter & Gamble CEO Robert McDonald.
Digital Government
3 ways to get more out of the Data Act
An expert in government management and transformation argues more is required of Congress and agencies alike.
People
Call for all applicants: DIA needs a CIO
See what the Defense Intelligence Agency is seeking for its top IT job.
Cybersecurity
CIS: Help is on the way for OIT
Citizenship and Immigration Service’s Office of Information Technology has a chief of staff candidate in the hiring pipeline and expects to fill two other key spots by October.
People
Open Gov: Who's late out of the gate?
A handful of agencies, including the departments of State and Veterans Affairs, are lagging behind the pack in releasing their open government plans.
Acquisition
The future of GWACs
Executives in charge of government-wide acquisition contracts discuss how they're adapting to agencies' changing needs.
Acquisition
IT hallway to launch in the fall
The "hallway" concept is part of GSA’s category management, aimed at creating a more efficient acquisition process.
People
Hate 'the' VA, love 'my' VA
The perception gap between the big bad VA and many veterans' personal experiences reflects a broader trend in judging institutions vs. individuals.
People
How FITARA can fix the federal government's IT problem
Empowering a much smaller set of CIOs would set the stage for agency innovation.
People
Food for thought: CIOs as venture capitalists
A new report argues that IT executives need a new mindset.
People
This could be the start of something big
Steve Kelman discusses research that shows just how important early management choices can be.
People
Halvorsen echoes Rogers’ call to complete JIE
The Pentagon’s acting CIO offers some blunt talk on how best to deploy a department-wide IT platform.
Cybersecurity
Does the intelligence community have a handle on its contractor workforce?
According to a GAO report, intelligence agencies lack an accurate picture of contractors costs and mission.
People
Bowen: Consolidating health IT about culture, not tech
The military's planned move to a unified electronic health record means big management and organizational changes.
People
Thornberry welcomes data, stresses human factor in acquisition reform
Texas Republican leading reform effort says Pentagon Undersecretary Frank Kendall’s office will need help to tackle the issue of acquisition workforce training.
People
Money, promiscuous partnering and 'intrapreneurs'
ACT-IAC workshop explores what's really required for innovation in the public sector.
People
New CIO at Commerce an old government hand
Steve Cooper, who was the first CIO at Homeland Security, is taking over for Simon Szykman at Commerce.
People
Donovan talks up management in OMB confirmation hearing
Senators tell nominee that Sylvia Burwell will be a tough act to follow as director.
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