Management

Contractors Are Reminded the President Always Wins in Shutdown Battles

Veterans of past stalemates stress that when agencies close, the situation stays fluid.

Management

Inspectors General Express Frustration with Slow Hiring, Cyber-Threats

Survey shows many value their own specialties more than agenda of their council.

Management

GSA Softens Role as Office ‘Space Police’ in Seeking Budget Savings

Buildings Commissioner Norman Dong exploits data analytics to monitor energy use, inventory property.

Management

FAA Whistleblowers Vindicated for Safety Warnings

Office of Special Counsel confirms risks from computerized, conflicting flight plans.

Management

Pentagon Plan to Move Civilian Workers Outside the Civil Service System Draws Fire

Proposal is aimed at giving the Defense secretary more authority and flexibility in hiring and managing personnel.

Tech

Why You Should Think Twice Before You Click on That Link

National Intelligence Office rolls out a “cyber hygiene” awareness campaign.

Defense

Intelligence Community Brass Decries 'Cynicism' on 9/11 Anniversary

Public suspicions about secret agencies are based on skewed characterizations, says CIA director.

Defense

Spy Chief Calls Iran Deal Workable, Commits to Transparency

Clapper compares intelligence community's "great responsibilities" to Spiderman's.

Management

President of Major Contractors Group Steps Down

Stan Soloway led the Professional Services Council for 15 years.

Management

VA Lost a Clerk’s Disability File, then Fired Him for Running to Congress

Office of Special Counsel says mishandling of employee’s case offers lesson to other agencies.

Defense

Pentagon Moves Ahead With HQ Staff Cuts

Union says civilian employees will bear the brunt of "indiscriminate cuts."

Analysis

The VA’s Company Man

Deputy Secretary Sloan Gibson seeks a ‘sea change’ in customer service for veterans.