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- SES bonuses under fire at GSA, other agencies
- Next-gen Apple devices cleared to join Defense IT networks
- VA's Gould moves the needle on many of VA's toughest challenges
- ODNI's Liberty Crossing complex closed today
- Causey: Saintly media vs. government devils
- White House wants to root out copycat programs - starting with STEM
- Treasury officials told of IRS probe in June 2012
- Hagel makes 'difficult choice,' civilian furloughs to begin July 8
- Obama appoints Danny Werfel acting IRS head
- House bill protects homeland security budget
- Intelligence Community free from furloughs
- OMB fuels the passion, synergy between mobile, open data
People Special Reports
NAVSEA program lets new hires dive into careers
The Naval Sea Systems Command—the division of the Navy responsible for the building, purchase and maintenance of ships—has won an award for its year-long program for new hires, which offers seminars, etiquette training and even tours of submarines. Emily Grauwiler, the manager of the program, told Federal News Radio that onboarding is about more than just getting a manual and a desk.
GSA head Johnson resigns, two other officials fired in wake of 'over the top' conference spending
The head of the General Services Administration resigned from her post Monday and two other officials were fired amid an investigation into excessive spending at a 2010 training conference.
Senate confirms key positions in Commerce, HUD, DHS
The Senate confirmed the positions on Thursday, clearing a backlog of nominees by the Obama administration.
Obama taps acting FAA chief to officially head agency
President Barack Obama has nominated Michael Huerta, the acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, to officially head the agency. Huerta, the deputy FAA administrator, has led the agency on an acting basis since December when former FAA head Randy Babbitt resigned in the wake of a drunken driving arrest.
FBI CIO Fulgham returning to private sector
The FBI's chief information officer, Chad Fulgham, will step down next month after three years at the helm of the agency's information technology efforts, the FBI announced in a release.
Romney blasts Obama, Washington 'bureaucrats'
Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney criticized President Obama and "thousands and thousands" of federal workers, for creating an attack on free enterprise.
Former aerospace company exec McDonnell dies
Sanford "Sandy" McDonnell, a former Boy Scout who went on to work on the first atomic bomb before heading aerospace behemoth McDonnell Douglas Corp., has died, according to Boeing Co., which bought McDonnell Douglas in 1997.
Osborne is new TechAmerica president
Shawn Osborne previously servied as president, CEO and director of Ulticom Inc., according to a TechAmerica release.
Frank Baitman takes over as HHS CIO
The Department of Health and Human Services taps Frank Baitman to be its new chief information officer. He comes to HHS from the Food and Drug Administration where he was an entrepreneur-in-residence.
Obama appoints Todd Park to federal CTO role
The White House announced today President Barack Obama will appoint Todd Park to serve as the next federal chief technology officer. Park most recently served at the CTO of the Health and Human Services Department and fills the slot vacated by Aneesh Chopra, who stepped down last month after three years in the position.
USDA CIO Smith to leave
Chris Smith is moving on after more than three years as the Agriculture Department's lead technology manager. He helped make major change to the agency's infrastructure, in part by moving email to the cloud.
DoD CHCO Tamburrino promoted
Pat Tamburrino has been reassigned to be the chief of staff for the acting undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. He has led several initiatives including moving out of the NSPS and improving the speed of Defense hiring.
Justice Dept. official moving up to No. 3 post
Tony West, the head of the Justice Department's civil division, will become the acting associate attorney general, the No. 3 post at the department.
Nominations open for 2012 Causey Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the third annual Causey Awards. The awards honor exceptional performance by individuals in the human capital management field.
Former DoJ CIO Hitch joins Deloitte
Van Hitch will work in the company's federal practice as an advisor to clients about long-term technology and transformational opportunities.
Van Dyck joins OMB to work on mobile, .gov reform efforts
Van Dyck comes to the E-Government and IT office to work as a policy analyst after working at the FCC and most recently USAID.
Managing morale - lessons from OPM's John Berry
John Berry, director of the Office of Personnel Management, offers his tips for managing the federal workforce during tough times.
DHS appoints public advocate for ICE
The Homeland Security Department has appointed a public advocate to handle complaints and questions about its immigration enforcement policies. The appointment of Andrew Lorenzen-Strait, a senior adviser at Immigration and Customs Enforcement, was announced Tuesday.
Air Force acquisition chief Van Buren to retire
David Van Buren announced Friday he is leaving his position as the service acquisition chief after almost three years. He will return to the private sector.
Analysis: OFPP nom Jordan will have to win acquisition workforce confidence
Steven Schooner, co-director of the Government Procurement Law program at the school, joined The Federal Drive with Tom Temin with his take on Jordan's nomination and what's ahead for the federal contracting community.
