Management
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Maj. Manny Dominguez had never started a technology organization from scratch. But by June, he not only will have built out the Defense Department\'s new Medical Education and Training Campus from the dirt, but did it on time and under budget. May 13, 2010
May 12, 2010 -
Reforming the federal hiring process will take more than just the Executive branch. Congress will have to do its part as well. For what\'s ahead, we ask Rep. Gerry Connolly.
May 12, 2010 -
There\'s a new action plan available that addresses cyber security from an enterprise-wide perspective. We get details from Internet Security Alliance president and CEO, Larry Clinton.
May 12, 2010 -
Several bureaus say transparency and knowledge management initiatives complement each other. Federal Transit Administration using similar approach for open government strategy as it did to create a knowledge management culture.
May 12, 2010 -
For the first time in years, people who want to work for the federal government will have an easier time applying for a job. OPM Director John Berry announced the sweeping changes after President Barack Obama signed an executive order on Tuesday.
May 12, 2010 -
What is gov 2.0, what does it mean, and is it still a relevant term? Those were the questions that were being bandied about at a dinner last week of gov 2.0 luminaries in preparation…
May 12, 2010 -
May 18th Join us for this month\'s Gov Con Straight Talk where Microsoft will be joined by Dwayne Cook, Midatlantic Practice Leader, Tatum Partners and Mac McLauchlin, also a partner at Tatum specializing in International Management. The discussion will focus on how companies with government contracts need to adopt real-word strategies to master and manage effectively areas of Contract Administration and Cash Flow Management Governance. Panelists will touch upon the interest the Government has in offering contractors opportunities for financial rewards sufficient to stimulate effective contract performance, and to attract the best qualified small and large business concerns. Rules, however, need to be understood and implemented in order to achieve good contract performance, profitability and adequate cash flow levels.
May 11, 2010 -
NARA launched Web 2.0 tools, asking for the public\'s help with writing its Open Government Plan. The agency\'s chief digital access strategist discusses the suprising response they got.
May 11, 2010 -
VP/Federal on performance-based contracting; prime/sub relationships; \"inherently governmental\"; and objections on cloud computing and data center consolidation.
May 11, 2010 -
Your agency\'s oversight by Congress can cause heartburn for the leadership of the organization.
May 11, 2010 -
Analysis from GovExec editor-in-chief Tom Shoop.
May 11, 2010 -
The Federal Transit Administration is using the requirements of the Open Government Directive for more than just transparency.
May 11, 2010 -
The Defense Logistics Agency buys and distributes nearly five-million items such as rations, medical supplies and equipment, clothing and textiles, repair parts for land, sea and air weapons systems and platforms, fuel and energy services. DESC, which is a field activity of the Defense Logistics Agency, provides the military and other government agencies with a variety of fuel and energy services. We learn more about DESC\'s mission from Mark Iden, Deputy Director of Operations, and Colonel Steve Kephart, Director of Mobility Fuels.
May 11, 2010 -
After months of work and lots of speculation and discussion, the Office of Personnel Management announced a major program to reform the federal hiring process - including the elimination of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities essays.
May 10, 2010 -
The Senate Armed Services Committee likely will not consider the House version of the bill to improve how the Defense Department conducts acquisition.
May 10, 2010