Defense
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The past two years have catalyzed a fundamental shift in the way that government organizations need to think about security. COVID-19 introduced the need to securely enable remote work, an ongoing ransomware epidemic shows no signs of slowing down, and the Russian-Ukrainian conflict has stoked concerns of nation state attacks.
January 06, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast: DoD reveals the name-change recommendations for nine Army bases. AFGE says that inmate sex incidents are creating stress-induced illnesses for federal prison guards. And private debt collectors hired by the IRS get mixed reviews.
January 06, 2023 -
Raj Iyer has been the Army’s chief information officer November 2020 and has focused on 13 lines of effort to modernize technology and change the culture.
January 05, 2023 -
Congress looks to DoD for more improvements to privatized military housing, and asks for more reports and oversight.
January 04, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast: Military academy superstar athletes can no longer turn pro immediately after graduation. OPM reminds agencies that there are rules about putting political appointees into civil service jobs. And the State Department gets aggressive searching for its next generation of IT workers.
January 03, 2023 -
Like much of the legislation enacted in the past couple of years, the National Defense Authorization Act has something for everybody. That includes the nation's federal and military firefighters.
December 30, 2022 -
DoD pursues multiple paths to hire a new cybersecurity workforce including scholarships and a reserve program.
December 30, 2022 -
In today's Federal Newscast, emphasizing the availability of telework for federal jobs may lead to better recruitment and retention.
December 30, 2022 -
Members of the military special forces can do extraordinary things. But eventually they muster out, with little preparation for work in the private sector. That's where the Tampa, Florida based STAR network comes in.
December 29, 2022 -
AFWERX relaunched itself as a 3.0 version with plans to expand its mission.
December 29, 2022 -
With a deadline for losing bidders to appeal having come and gone, the Defense Department now has a clear legal pathway to implement the long-planned multibillion dollar overhaul of the military's household goods moving system.
December 29, 2022 -
The federal government is facing the same talent crunch as private sector organizations. Particularly with pending government retirements, it is more important than ever for agencies to build effective team environments that empower employees and offer career roadmaps that will strengthen retention and commitment.
December 28, 2022 -
Military families will see an increase in what they pay for childcare as DoD looks to hire and retain more child care staff.
December 27, 2022 -
The new leader of Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works said he's been rejuvenated by a shift from his former aerospace job to building ships.
December 27, 2022 -
TRICARE awarded a new contract and realigned its management regions for healthcare.
December 23, 2022
