Digital Government
Agencies plan for developing data science talent
The Data Science Training Pilot gives agencies a chance to see the benefits of data science projects while reskilling employees.
People
Agencies lag on IT workforce planning, GAO says
The congressional watchdog warned that agencies are putting billions in spending at risk by not taking steps to raise skills and competencies in the IT workforce.
People
Weichert: Federal HR designed for stability not agility
The federal hiring process doesn't match the changing nature of agency work, inhibiting training, advancement and recruitment, said the former acting director of OPM.
People
Strategies for finding and keeping new feds
Federal agencies are getting creative as they look to replace retiring employees with new hires.
People
Unionized feds rally with Hill Democrats
Federal employee unions heard from leaders and members of Congress as they push back on proposed changes to federal workforce rules.
Cybersecurity
Cyber reskilling grads grow skills but may not be headed for cyber jobs
Federal CIO Suzette Kent is "thrilled" with the first graduates of the Cyber Reskilling Academy and is looking to industrialize the program.
Digital Government
How to make the Federal Data Strategy succeed
A chief data officer can drive strategy and execution, but a vision where every employee is empowered by data requires leaders at all levels helping to create an environment where the right business and mission processes and business analytic tools become the center piece of decisions.
People
TSA turnover alarms lawmakers
Security screeners at the Transportation Security Administration post some of the lowest satisfaction scores and have the highest attrition rates of any government employees.
Cybersecurity
Weichert: Budget shortfall, legacy IT woes drive planned OPM merger
The Trump administration plans this week to propose legislation to merge the Office of Personnel Management into the General Services Administration.
Cybersecurity
Cyber workforce order doesn't solve the retention problem
The new cyber workforce executive order looks to make it easier for employees to take on cybersecurity roles within government, but agency IT officials point out the measure has its limitations.
Cybersecurity
Shanahan: 'We get out-recruited' for cyber talent
Congress wants DOD to onboard more cyber warriors, but they're hard to keep around.
People
DOD shifts employee training to OPM's USA Learning
The Department of Defense is moving the management of its training courses to the Office of Personnel Management and the government's centralized learning and development program.
Cybersecurity
White House looks to tackle cyber workforce shortage
With a new executive order, the Trump Administration hopes to standardize or promote cybersecurity workforce development in government, the private sector and the educational system.
Cybersecurity
Air Force to roll out new cyber job category
The Air Force plans to roll out new workforce categories, including cyber, this summer, according to Secretary Heather Wilson.
Cybersecurity
What students think of government cyber jobs
Getting cybersecurity and tech talent into government has been a top management priority spanning administrations, but there remain fundamental challenges in selling government as an employer.
Cybersecurity
GAO: Cyber Mission Force teams need more training
The Government Accountability Office found that, despite ongoing efforts, Cyber Mission Force teams need more training and Cyber Command needs to improve plans to supply it.
Cybersecurity
Cyber reskilling pilot attracts 1,500 feds
The first round of a pilot program to retrain federal employees for cybersecurity jobs drew approximately 1,500 applicants, but interest from agencies is needed to drive long-term success.
Cybersecurity
Why the cyber fast track is stalled at DOD
The Pentagon is having trouble hiring via the Cyber Excepted Service, thanks to too few personnel and a backlogged and complicated security clearance process.
Cybersecurity
It's time to rethink our approach to cybersecurity training
Cyber reskilling programs may make sense for human resources, but not as a strategy for defending critical networks.
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