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Workforce

State governments lead the way revising job requirements

For a variety of jobs, federal agencies have been removing college degree requirements in favor of experience. Turns out, state government is way ahead on this.

Management

One thing about the Biden administration that's pretty stable

Agency Oversight

Some new ideas to make the CDC more effective in pandemics

Defense

The future Marine Corps depends on training and retaining talent

Acquisition

The need for reform in federal procurement and acquisition

Artificial Intelligence

White House looks to accelerate AI in government through its ‘Bill of Rights’

Defense

This analyst says the Pentagon is so future-focused it's forgetting the here-and-now

Management

How could improving customer experience boost trust in government?

FILE - This Jan. 28, 2021, file photo shows a stimulus check issued by the IRS to help combat the adverse economic effects of the COVID-19 outbreak is seen in San Antonio. President Joe Biden has proposed more than $3 trillion worth of revenue increases, primarily through higher taxes for corporations and the country's richest households as well as greater IRS enforcement that would target the wealthy. But key lawmakers voiced doubts this week about the size and possible impacts on the economy as congressional committees weighed the measures and a wide array of business groups sifted through the details to highlight what they oppose. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Congress

One economist says the IRS really does need more enforcement horsepower

Artificial Intelligence

Does affective computing have a place in federal law enforcement?

Sun shines on the U.S. Capitol dome, Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Congress

Despite outward appearances, Congressional staff doing more work than meets the eye

FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2016, file photo illustration, a person types on a laptop in Florida. Riviera Beach, Fla., agreed to pay $600,000 in ransom to hackers who took over its computer system, the latest in thousands of attacks worldwide aimed at extorting money from governments and businesses. Spokeswoman Rose Anne Brown said Wednesday, June 19, 2019, that the city of 35,000 residents has been working with outside security consultants, who recommended the ransom be paid. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Technology

How the National Security Council could better deal with technology-based threats

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People

Securing the inauguration from a continuity of government standpoint

Boxes containing the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine are prepared to be shipped at the Pfizer Global Supply Kalamazoo manufacturing plant in Portage, Mich., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, Pool)

Management

The case for a COVID-19 commission

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Hiring/Retention

Balancing the federal workforce

Defense

Congressional task force doubles down on DoD AI needs

Aaron Klein

Technology

How do you give stimulus payments to people with no bank account?

President Donald Trump wears a mask as he walks down the hallway during his visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Saturday, July 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Management

What would happen if President Trump contracted the coronavirus?

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DoD Reporter's Notebook

DoD’s $7B household goods contract takes an even stranger turn

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Federal Drive

Relocating agencies to struggling cities not entirely without merit, researcher says

FILE - In a Monday, April 5, 2004 file photo, riders wait to board an arriving train at the D.C. Metro Center, in Washington. Metro’s largest union has overwhelmingly authorized a potential transit system strike, just as thousands of tourists arrive in the nation’s capital for the July 17, 2018 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. Union leaders said they would wait on Monday’s expected response from Metro’s management after Sunday’s vote authorizing a strike. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson, File)

Tom Temin Commentary

Feds: What's so great about D.C. in the first place?

Scott Anderson and Todd Simpson

Cybersecurity

Anonymity of cyber threats creates legal headaches for insurance

Elaine Kamarck

Federal Drive

Agencies helping non-federal entities protect elections could better organize efforts

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